General Manager of Care Management
Julia Panton is a seasoned healthcare professional and accomplished leader with over 20 years of experience in healthcare and business leadership. Holding a Bachelor of Science in nursing from Nova Southeastern University, Julia brings a unique and diverse perspective to her role. Her career spans acute care nursing in hospital settings, field nursing, and founding her own private duty agency. Her well-rounded perspective on the healthcare industry, gives her valuable insights into the needs and challenges of both clients and healthcare providers.
At the core of Julia’s approach is a commitment to delivering the highest level of care to clients and family members. She is passionate about creating a seamless and supportive experience, anchored in a holistic, patient-centered model. Julia’s primary goal is to empower her team, elevate client satisfaction, and drive measurable improvements in outcomes, ensuring each client receives personalized and impactful care. Her dedication leaves a positive, lasting impact on the individuals and families she serves, reflecting her unwavering commitment to quality and compassion in healthcare.
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.
