Rita Grandelis and Melissa Weiss Bressler – Senior Care Strategies and Medicare Insights

ElderCare Insights by Welcome Back Home Care with Lee Berkowitz

Rita Grandelis is a key member of Unicity Geriatric Care Management. Her personal and professional life is deeply intertwined with geriatric care, especially since her father was diagnosed with dementia nearly a decade ago.

Melissa Weiss Bressler is the Director of Business Development for Unicity Healthcare. She has a Master's degree in social work and a long-standing passion for working with seniors. Her first job involved working with dementia patients, and she joined Unicity Healthcare because of its Senior Advisers component.

Melissa and Rita from Unicity Geriatric Care Management share their expertise on client-centered care for seniors with dementia, emphasizing the importance of individualized care plans and cognitive stimulation.

From managing benefits and insurance to coordinating post-acute care, the Unicity team navigates the complex landscape of elder caregiving with compassion and precision. Join us as we explore their personal experiences, the challenges in healthcare, and the invaluable impact of care managers in the lives of seniors and their families.

Connect with Rita Grandelis and Melissa Weiss Bressler:
Website: https://www.unicityhealthcare.com

Takeaways

1. Care management for seniors requires tailored care plans.

2. Care managers play a pivotal role in crisis situations.

3. Understanding long-term care insurance is crucial.

Timestamps

05:40 Offering continuing care for New Jersey residents.

06:44 Alleviating stress for long distance caregivers, blending worlds.

12:46 Customized approach essential in mental health care.

14:46 Effective communication: active listening and asking questions.

17:37 Responding to crisis situations, ideal scenario.

21:54 Uniti team went above and beyond during COVID.

24:25 Finding insurance-accepting psychiatrists can be challenging.

26:42 Provide support for overwhelmed adult children and families.

30:22 Care managers provide crucial emergency support for individuals.

32:52 Hospital fines for repeat high-risk patients.

37:46 Discuss with registries or agencies to optimize.

40:52 Constant communication with clients and their families.

43:40 Great team dedicated to seniors and advocacy.

45:15 Education seminars, coaching, and training for caregivers.

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