Care Manager
Kelly is a registered nurse with over 30 years of experience in surgery, acute care, and education. While working in the hospital for most of her career, she has always had a special place for older adults in her heart. She had strong relationships with both sets of grandparents and played an active role in their care as they aged. The spark to become a nurse actually started in high school when she worked as a nurse’s aide in a local nursing home.
After growing up in the Dallas area and graduating from Texas Woman’s University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, she moved to Houston to work in the Texas Medical Center. She has extensive experience as an operating room nurse and staff nurse educator. Her attention to detail, compassion and medical experience provides families with a breadth of knowledge and support. As a natural teacher with a calm bedside manner, she easily relates to even the most challenging clients, old or young. Kelly enjoys meeting clients wherever they call home, especially in the Woodlands and Kingwood area.
Kelly has certifications for ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) and CNOR (Certified Nurse Operation Room). She volunteers often through the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, and with mission outreach through her church.
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.
