Geriatric Care Management and Consulting

BanderaBoerneNew BraunfelsPleasanton

San AntonioSeguin

Jill Piazzi, M.A., CMC - Owner/Care Manager

Care Management Certified

Tel: (210) 363-3554

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• Increased forgetfulness
• Difficulty in managing money
• Depression or anxiety
• Poor diet
• Safety issues in their home
• A decline in their ability to manage daily care
• Dementia or Alzheimer’s symptoms
• Multiple falls
• Failure in keeping their doctor’s appointments
• Inability to drive
• Difficultly in managing their medications
• An inability to follow their physician’s orders
• Frequent hospitalizations

Types of Services provided by Geriatric Care Managers:

• Meet with senior adults and significant others in the hospital or in the client’s home
• Conduct in-home assessments to determine needs and perform home safety checks
• Act as a liaison with health care providers and social service agencies
• Work with senior adults on how to live independently in their own environment
• Help with procuring medical equipment, home care services and other related items
• Locate housing based on the client’s needs and resources
• Refer the client to the appropriate local agencies and services
• Create care plans based on long and short term goals
• Provide sound advise to the caregiver and be an ongoing support
• Educate professional and non-professional caregivers
• Handle crisis and complex issues
• Work with the guardian and probate court system for enhanced oversight and advocacy

Gray Matters provides its clients with (all the above plus):

• An initial consultation
• Comprehensive evaluation to determine physical, social and financial needs
• Assistance with selecting housing or long-term care placement
• Monitor the client’s care on an as needed basis
• Specialized training for individuals and businesses that serve seniors and referrals to services that benefit older adults
• Services offered in several county regions
• Sliding scale rates offered to those who are receiving government assistance or are applying for such
  

In order to best meet your needs, we do not accept payments from outside organizations.

Some of the aging issues you and your loved ones might also be facing include:

• Long-term medical care
• Locating appropriate senior resources
• Dealing with Alzheimer’s and other dementia
• Creating a safe home environment
• Non-medical arrangements

About Jill Piazzi, M.A., CMC - Owner/Care Manager

My love of older adults began at the age of eight while spending time after school, weekends and summers volunteering at a nursing facility close to my home. This is where my love for seniors developed and still continues today. I fed the blind, helped with activities, assisted the physical therapy department, and most importantly sat with surrogate grandparents and listened to their stories.

Fortunately, I was allowed to learn from the ground up what it was like for residents to live in an institutional setting and wanted to make a difference.

My career in geriatrics began as a social worker in nursing facilities, I then managed geriatric mental health clinics, conducted sales for retirement communities, operated Gray Matters in Austin, Texas, taught Geriatric Care Management at Austin Community College and operated an assisted living community.

I acquired a Master’s in Social Gerontology with an emphasis in Adult Learning and am a member of the Aging Life Care Association. I  have spent my career advocating for seniors and providing support and results-oriented advice to assist caregivers and families. My objective is to help seniors remain at home if this a safe and financially sound choice.

Contact Us Today!

It is an honor to be a part of the lives of my clients and their significant others. Contact me today at (210) 363-3554 to schedule a consultation to discuss available options and resources, or complete the Request for Information form below. If I am unable to assist your with your needs, I will refer you to agencies that can.