Care Manager
Adrianna has known from a very young age that supporting families and advocating for older adults is not only her career, but her passion. She has over 15 years of experience working in a variety of settings with seniors, beginning in her hometown of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Her expertise is primarily working with older adults and families that suffer from Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia. She attended Champlain College, and received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, with a specialization in Mental Health and Aging.
While obtaining her Bachelor’s degree, she became a Certified Home Health Aide working with seniors with a wide range of cognitive and physical health concerns. Shortly after, she moved to Boston in 2013 to further pursue her career working with this population. She held several management roles in various Assisted Living communities, and became a Certified Dementia Practitioner. Adrianna attended Boston College where she earned her Master’s of Social Work (MSW), specializing in older adults and families.
While receiving her MSW, she interned with AZA Care Management and Norwood Hospital in the Geriatric Psychiatry unit. In the last several years she has worked closely with families and seniors coaching them through various transitions that occur with aging and through the difficult disease process of dementia. In Adrianna’s spare time she enjoys walking her dog Kal-El, snowboarding up north, spending time in Plum Island with her significant other, and working on house renovations. Adrianna is known for her enthusiasm for life, high energy, and love for seniors. She is a strong advocate for her clients, and always empowers them to make the best decision for their current stage in life.
According to the Aging Life Care® Association website, An Aging Life Care Professional, also known as a geriatric care manager, is a health and human services specialist who acts as a guide and advocate for families who are caring for older relatives or disabled adults. The Aging Life Care Professionals® is educated and experienced in any of several fields related to Aging Life Care / care management, including, but not limited to counseling, gerontology, mental health, nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology, or social work; with a specialized focus on issues related to aging and elder care.The Aging Life Care Professional assists clients in attaining their maximum functional potential. The individual’s independence is encouraged, while safety and security concerns are also addressed. Aging Life Care Professionals are able to address a broad range of issues related to the well-being of their client. They also have extensive knowledge about the costs, quality, and availability of resources in their communities.
Patients we accept include:
- Older adults with or without the support of nearby relatives.
- Older adults who need help with everyday tasks, but don't require nursing care.
- Patients suffering from dementia or Alzheimer's disease.
- Older adults struggling with complex medical needs.
Care Managers can be nurses, social workers, physical therapists, psychologists or other related professionals and are typically licensed in their specialty.
Our geriatric care management (GCM) services are private-pay. Medicare/insurance does not cover GCM services, and we do not accept Medicaid. Depending on individual policies, some long-term care (LTC) policies will cover the cost (in part or in whole) of GCM services. Please check with your LTC company regarding your policy prior to scheduling an appointment.
A care management client assessment is a comprehensive psychosocial tool that care managers utilize to evaluate an individual’s medical, emotional, mental and physical health in order to develop a coordinated plan to maximize overall health with aging.
Aging Life Care Association is the professional organization for professional care managers.
