Care Manager
Christine Yedica brings over three decades of leadership in elder care and mental health services to her role as a Professional Care Manager at LiveWell Care Management. With a background spanning executive leadership in assisted living communities, day health programs, and psychiatric care, Christine is uniquely equipped to guide families through the complexities of aging and long-term care planning with compassion, clarity, and expertise.
Her career is marked by a consistent commitment to quality, dignity, and individualized care. She has successfully led teams in both public and private sectors, developed innovative programs to support individuals with Alzheimer’s, dementia, and mental health challenges, and driven organizational excellence through strategic oversight and empathetic engagement.
Christine is known for her warm, client-centered approach and her deep understanding of the emotional and practical realities that families face. Whether she is helping a client navigate a new diagnosis, coordinating complex care needs, or supporting transitions to assisted living, Christine advocates fiercely for the best possible outcomes. She holds a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and Gerontology and is licensed as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) Administrator in California. In addition to her professional achievements, she has served on numerous advisory boards and state committees dedicated to elder
care reform and mental health policy. At LiveWell, Christine continues her lifelong mission: to ensure every client is seen, heard, and supported on their journey to wellness and independence.
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.
