Care Manager
Bringing extensive nursing expertise to LiveWell’s team of Care Managers, Christina holds a degree in Nursing from Broward College, coupled with advanced credentials as a Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN). Her diverse background includes certification as an ER/trauma nurse, specializing in cardiology, orthopedics, stroke, and nephrology. Over the past 15 years, Christina has channeled this wealth of knowledge into roles as a case manager and geriatric nurse advocate.
In the realm of geriatric care, Christina’s multifaceted experience proves invaluable. Proficient in various specialties, she contributes to Advocare’s commitment to delivering top-tier elder care services in Plantation, Hollywood, and North Miami.
Christina’s professional journey is intertwined with Amy’s, having previously worked collaboratively as field case managers. Today, Amy proudly welcomes Christina as part of her nurse care management team, highlighting the trust and camaraderie within Advocare’s collaborative approach to elder care.
Beyond her nursing expertise, Christina’s unique advantage lies in her complete bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English. This linguistic capability enhances her ability to connect with and serve a diverse range of clients, ensuring effective communication and understanding.
Christina’s passion for geriatric care shines through in her commitment to LiveWell. She articulates this dedication, stating, “We know which doctors we would choose for our own family and how we would have them treated – we just do the same for our own clients.” This statement encapsulates the genuine care and personalized approach that Christina brings to her role as a Care Manager.
With an extensive nursing background, bilingual proficiency, and heartfelt commitment, Christina stands as an invaluable member of LiveWell, embodying the organization’s mission to provide exceptional elder care services in Plantation, Hollywood, and North Miami.
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.
