Frequently Asked Questions

What is the role of a Case Manager

The role of an Athena case manager may include:

Setting up a support regime

Recruiting, maintaining and training carers. Putting forward an appropriate and cohesive care package. Acting as support and confidante to members of the care team.

Organising therapy and training

Introducing remedial activities and retraining. Maintenance of current fitness and mobility. Improvement and maintenance of daily independence.

Family intervention

Acting as a mediator, informing families what the individual can and cannot do, and what they need to be prompted to do for themselves.

Researching activities

Exploring possible social activities, encouraging any current interests, and prompting new ones. Investigating the possibility of some form of employment, if appropriate. The case manager provides the overall co-ordination of continuing rehabilitation and care, identifying local resources and activities to help the injured individual to structure his or her time.