Care Manager
Sacha obtained her social work degree from NYU Silver School of Social Work. In her decades worth of social work experience, she has worked with diverse populations in hospital, homecare and court settings. As an intake worker in the home care space, Sacha helped pair clients with companions; easing the initial apprehension for clients and family members alike with warmth and understanding. It was the rewarding and fulfilling nature of those interactions that planted the seed for a career in geriatric care management. She brings integrity, kindness and advocacy to every client and family she works with.
Sacha also volunteers at the Parnia Lab at NYU Langone where she helps research studies related to psychological outcomes for people who have experienced cardiac arrest. Prior to obtaining a socialwork degree, Sacha worked as a financial journalist and has published a handful of essays and short stories. Sacha provides care, competency and compassion to those she serves at LiveWell Care Management.
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.
