11. So far, we have over 130 patients who are actively engaged with our care manager , 12. However, the attention of most health care managers remains focused on patients rather than communities. 13. If the geriatric care manager sees a possible problem, she calls the doctor directly or Warren. 14. You can hire a care manager to help you assemble the array of services that fit your needs. 15. Often, the care managers end up spending more time talking with the children than with their parents. 16. Care Managers are credentialed experts in geriatric care with specialties in social work, nursing and mental health.17. "I cannot see them as being the care managers of the future, " he said. 18. To find one, call the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers ( 602-881-8008 ). 19. So far, there is no national certification for professional care managers , though most are social workers or nurses. 20. She helped establish a local chapter of the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers and advised newcomers to the field.