Eldercare Illuminated

Host Lenore Tracey speaks with Rebecca Wild-Wesley to explore how aging life care managers (a.k.a. geriatric care managers) help families and individuals get the right services and the best services for their loved ones.Engaging a care manager can be as brief as a one-time needs assessment or a long-term relationship to manage the complex needs of someone who is frail, ill, or disabled. Another set of eyes and hands, with expertise and connections can make life easier – and better – for the family caregiver and the person receiving care.Learn more about care managers or find one in your area at the Aging Life Care Association https://www.aginglifecare.org/.About Our Guest:Rebecca Wild-Wesley is a former President of the Aging Life Care Association™ New England (ALCANE™). She has over 40 years of experience as a nurse, holds a Master of Arts in Gerontology, and is a Certified Care Manager.Rebecca realized her long-held goal of providing consultation services to aging families within apersonalized holistic fram