Also called: Geriatric Care Manager
A professional 'quarterback' who helps families plan and coordinate care for an aging parent.
Gets hired by a daughter living across the country to check on her father: visits his home, arranges caregivers, goes to doctor appointments, and calls the family with updates.
Estimate; private-pay consultants bill hourly.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 6 years after high school. Background in nursing or social work plus care management certification.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Social Work, Nursing, Gerontology.
Growing much faster than average. Fast-growing as boomers age.
Low risk for 10 years. AI can summarize records and coordinate calendars; home visits and trusted judgment for families stay human.
Classes: Psychology, Health, Spanish.
Official data: O*NET occupation 21-1022.
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