Care Manager
Dawn White brings over two decades of experience in healthcare and care management, with a deep commitment to delivering compassionate, client-centered care. As a Certified Care Manager (CMC) and a seasoned public health professional, Dawn specializes in supporting individuals with acute, chronic, and terminal diagnoses by coordinating comprehensive care across the healthcare continuum. Before joining LiveWell Care Management, Dawn held care management roles at respected organizations including PinnacleCare, Eldercare Services, and John Muir Health. She has extensive expertise in conducting holistic assessments, developing individualized Care Plans, and navigating complex healthcare systems in collaboration with families, medical providers, and community resources. Her work with the ALS Association further reflects her dedication to end-of-life care, crisis intervention, and advocacy for patients facing life-limiting illnesses. Dawn holds a Master of Public Health in Health Policy and Administration from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of California, Davis. She is certified by the National Academy of Certified Care Managers and is a Chronic Care Professional through the Health Sciences Institute.
Dawn is known for her empathetic approach, clinical expertise, and unwavering advocacy for her clients. At LiveWell, she continues her mission to empower individuals and their families with the support, resources, and guidance they need to live well—every step of the way.
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.