Mapping and Routing Overview

Generations interfaces with Google Maps to provide a seamless mapping in several areas.

• The ability of Google Maps to determine distance and directions is based on the accuracy of addresses entered in Generations. 
• In addition to the options shown below, you can also click the Mapping icon on the Home screen to perform Custom Mapping and Routing.

Video

Watch a video overview of mapping options in Generations.

Mapping in Client Directions/Misc

When viewing a Client file, click on the Get Directions button in the Directions/Misc area to bring up driving directions to the Client's location in Google Maps.

Mapping in Caregiver Search

When search results are displayed in Caregiver Search, click on the word "Map" to bring up driving directions from the Caregivers home to the Client's location in Google Maps. 

• Search by proximity shows Caregivers on a map in relation to the location of the Client. Learn more about Mapping with Caregiver Search.

Mapping when Caregiver Views Schedule

In the Web Portal Caregivers can click "Map All" on the Schedule to review the location of their visits and directions for that day in Google Maps. 

In the app, the Caregiver can tap on the word map in today's schedule to get the driving route from their current location to the Client's home; location services must be enabled on the device for this mapping to work.