Geriatric Care Management in Tappan, NY
Connections Care Management serves older adults and families in Tappan, NY, in the Town of Orangetown. We visit your loved one at home, assess their needs and write a care plan your family can use. Co-founder Kim Hamilton holds a New York LMSW license, and our practice serves both Rockland County and northern New Jersey.
Historic Tappan and the homes around it
Tappan is one of the oldest communities in Rockland County. Its small historic center, with landmarks tied to the Revolutionary War such as the DeWint House and the '76 House, is surrounded by quiet streets of capes, ranches, colonials and older homes. Many residents have lived here for decades and know their neighbors well.
Older homes in and around the historic district often have steep stairs, narrow doorways and small bathrooms. Newer suburban homes may be easier inside but still require a car for nearly everything. We look at your parent's house and routine and recommend the changes that matter most, whether that is a few grab bars or a serious conversation about what comes next.
Right on the New Jersey line
Tappan borders Bergen County towns such as Northvale and Old Tappan, so many families here live with one foot in each state. A parent may live in Tappan while their daughter lives in Closter. Their doctors may be split between Rockland and Bergen. That can make things confusing, especially when insurance, benefits and programs follow different state rules.
Because we work in both Rockland County and northern New Jersey, we can help families keep everything connected. We know how to coordinate doctors across the border, and we can explain where New York and New Jersey programs differ in general terms.
Hospitals near Tappan
Montefiore Nyack Hospital is the main hospital for much of eastern Rockland, and Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, part of WMCHealth, serves the western side of the county. Helen Hayes Hospital in West Haverstraw is a New York State rehabilitation hospital many families use after a stroke, injury or surgery. Some Tappan residents also see doctors at hospitals just over the line in Bergen County.
When family lives far away
Plenty of Tappan parents have children who now live in Manhattan, Brooklyn or out of state. Buses and nearby highways make visits possible, but a weekend trip cannot cover a Tuesday cardiology visit or a sudden fall. With our long-distance caregiving support, you have someone on the ground in Tappan. We visit, go to appointments, oversee home care, help with bills and mail and send you clear updates.
When something urgent happens, we can be there and call you right away. You make the decisions. We make sure you have good information to make them.
Cross-border families also ask us about moves. Some parents in Tappan consider moving closer to a child in New Jersey, or the reverse. We can help compare settings in both states, explain in general terms how the move might affect programs and coverage, and coordinate the transfer of doctors and prescriptions so care does not lapse during the change.
We serve families throughout Rockland County. Call Kim for a free first conversation.
How we help families in Tappan
- Care Assessment: An in-person, top-to-bottom look at your loved one's health, home, safety and supports, so you know exactly where things stand.
- Care Planning: A written, practical plan built around your loved one's goals, with clear recommendations your family can act on right away.
- Hospital Discharge Planning: Help getting your loved one safely from hospital or rehab back home, or to the right next setting, without dangerous gaps.
- Dementia Care Management: Guidance and hands-on support for families caring for someone with Alzheimer's or another dementia, from early changes through later stages.
- In-Home Care Coordination: We screen, arrange and oversee aides, nurses and services at home, so your loved one gets care that is safe and reliable.
- Assisted Living and Housing Placement: Unbiased help choosing assisted living, memory care, a nursing home or another setting, from people who never take referral fees.
- Long-Distance Caregiving: When you live far away, we become your eyes and ears nearby, visiting, coordinating care and keeping you updated.
- Rent-a-Daughter: Think of us as the daughter you can count on, checking in, showing up and caring for your parent as our own.
Hospitals we work with near Tappan
We regularly support families during and after stays at:
- Montefiore Nyack Hospital
- Good Samaritan Hospital (Suffern)
- Helen Hayes Hospital
Getting started is simple
- Call us for a free conversation. Tell us what is happening with your loved one.
- We meet in person. Our assessment takes about 3 to 5 hours, at home in Tappan or wherever your loved one is staying.
- You get a clear plan. Specific recommendations, and as much ongoing help as you want.
Nearby towns we also serve
Care management in Tappan: common questions
My mother lives in Tappan and I live in Bergen County. Can you work across the state line?+
Yes. We serve both Rockland County and northern New Jersey, and Kim Hamilton holds licenses in both states. We can coordinate your mother's doctors in either state, keep records organized and help you understand, in general terms, how New York and New Jersey programs differ.
How often would you see my father in Tappan?+
It varies. A man doing fairly well might see us twice a month, while someone just home from the hospital may need us every few days for a while. We decide together and revisit the schedule as things change. After each visit, you get a clear update.
Does Medicare pay for a geriatric care manager in New York?+
No. Medicare and standard health insurance do not cover private care management in New York or New Jersey. Long term care insurance often does, so it is worth pulling out your parent's policy; we can help read it. We explain how our services work during the free first conversation.
Need help for a loved one in Tappan?
Tell us what is going on. We will listen, explain your options and help you decide on the next step. The first conversation is free.