Care Manager
Stacy is passionate about advocacy for the elderly, compromised and disabled individuals, having over 25 years of experience working with this population. She has worked in a myriad of different environments including Skilled Nursing Homes, Independent and Assisted Living, Rest Homes, Adult Foster Care and Hospice. Living to maintain optimal health and wellness is Stacy’s primary goal which translates directly to her client support as a Care Manager. Stacy approaches meeting new individuals with compassion and empathy and enjoys helping families navigate the complex world of healthcare and aging.
Born in Boston and raised on the South Shore, Stacy earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and worked in mortgage banking for 12 years. During this time, and while raising her family, she earned a Professional Certificate in Dietetic Technology and practiced clinical nutrition in Skilled Nursing. With the desire for better management and advocacy in the field of nursing home administration, Stacy combined her work experience and became a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator in 1998. Now working as a Care Manager, Stacy feels very fortunate to be able to utilize all professional and life experience in supporting individuals and their loved ones.
In her leisure time, Stacy enjoys yoga, cycling, paddle boarding, hiking, skiing and traveling.
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.
