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Meet Our South Florida Geriatric Care Managers
We are proud of the experience of our South Florida Geriatric Care Managers.
Each of our geriatric care managers has strong skills that complement the Advocare
team serving Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties of South Florida.
 Geriatric
Care Manager - Amy Seigel, RN, CRRN, CCM
Advocare's founder, Amy Seigel, has a Bachelor
of Science in Nursing from University of Miami, and over 25 years of experience
assisting patients in achieving their optimum level of health and quality
of life. Prior to forming Advocare in 2001 she was Director of Patient Services
for a major hospital. She holds national board certifications as a Certified
Medical Case Manager (CCM) and Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
(CRRN). Her background includes geriatric medicine, neuro and stroke recovery,
ortho / rehab, and traumatic head & brain injury. Amy serves on the
Education and Public Relations Committees for the National and Florida Association
of Geriatric Care Managers. She is an active member of The Elder Service
Resource Network, Coalition on Aging, National Case Management Association,
and National Association of Rehabilitation Nurses. Amy has served on a national
committee for Sacred Aging, and is involved in several organizations that
support and promote services for the elderly. Amy is an adjunct lecturer
on elder care issues at Nova University and their Institute for Learning
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Our Broward County Geriatric Care Manager Candace
has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from University of Maryland and 15
years of nursing experience including home care, home infusion, cardiac
care, geriatrics, and hospice. She has experience as a charge nurse for
Orthopedics, Hospice, and Post Operative Care in a Medical Surgical setting.
She is experienced in management of catastrophic injuries and major medical
cases. In addition to her formal training and practical experience, Candace
is also currently engaged in working towards an advanced degree as a
Nurse Practitioner. |
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Broward County Geriatric Care Manager Kimberly is an ARNP (Advanced
Registered Nurse Practitioner) with a Master of Science in Nursing from
Florida International University. She is a native of south Florida with
17 years' experience in nursing, which, includes serving as a hospice care
coordinator, an emergency room charge nurse and currently, an RN Case Manager
and Nurse Practitioner. Kimberly is a loving and faithful person, with a
heart for the elderly. She is passionate about nursing and helping others
and has been recognized for the contributions she has made in her clinical
settings as well as in her community. Kim is currently in the process of
obtaining her credentials as Care Manager Certified (CMC). |
Our Broward County Geriatric Care Manager Jennifer
obtained her nursing degree from Humber College in Ontario, and has 15 years
of experience as a primary care Registered Nurse in Florida & Canada.
Her areas of specialty include geriatrics, gynecology, and discharge planning.
Her sincere, personable, and professional manner is appreciated by Advocare
clients. Jennifer recently proved her commitment to go above and beyond the call of duty for her clients when she ensured the safety and well being of a senior couple by accompanying them to California in order to attend a family life event. |
Our Broward County Geriatric Care Manager Heather has joined Advocare after years of experience working as an RN in both Illinois
and Florida. She holds a Masters of Science (MS) in Nursing from Rush University
in Chicago. Heather’s hospital experience includes years of work as a discharge
planning case manager as well as a Resource Coordinator on an acute care
stroke unit.
Heather has a special touch when working with senior clients, and applies
all her Nursing knowledge in her work as a most organized and effective
Geriatric Care Manager.
Heather has recently spearheaded Advocare's program working with senior
Veterans and their families. |
Our Palm Beach Geriatric Care Manager Jay obtained
his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from CUNY with an additional advanced
certification as a Nurse Practitioner. Prior to joining Advocare, Jay had
over twenty-five years experience as a community health RN and Case Manager
at Mount Sinai Medical Center and the Jewish Home and Hospital for the Aged
in New York. His experience also includes Mental Health, Med-Surgical, and
Long-Term Care, where he has focused on clinical and emotional support to
patients and their families. Jay has embraced his role as a private Care
Manager with Advocare with great passion and enthusiasm and has earned praise
and appreciation from his clients and their families. |
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Palm Beach Geriatric Care Manager Donna obtained her degree in
Nursing from Staten Island University in New York. She is a seasoned Nurse
Case Manager with over twenty years of progressive experience. Donna served
as a Case Manager and Discharge Planner for Cleveland Clinic Florida.
She subsequently worked in multiple inpatient and outpatient settings
where she gained significant direct experience in in assessing healthcare
necessities, developing care plans, and finding the appropriate resources
and treatments for her clients. Donna is a Board Certified Case Manager
(CCM) and a Certfied Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN). Donna was
primary caregiver for her elder mother and father providing additional
sensitivity and insight to her role as an advocate for our families.
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 Our Broward / Miami Geriatric Care Manager Christina received her diploma from Washington Hospital Center School of Nursing in Washington, DC, and has advanced credentials as a Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN). Prior to joining Advocare Christina worked as a field nurse case manager coordinating care and assistance for clients under their Long Term Care insurance policies. In addition to her client care skills, she is very aware of the relevant care resources in the community and how to tap them for our clients' benefit.
Christina is completely bilingual in Spanish and English, thanks to her rich life experiences that include a period of living and working in South America. |
Our
Miami Geriatric Care Manager Linda brings an incredible level
of passion to her role in Advocare as a Care Manager for her clients. Linda
received her Bachelor of Arts from University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.
She served as a nurse in the intense professional environment of Mt. Sinai
Medical Center's Cardiac Care Unit, and was ultimately appointed Director
of Mt. Sinai's Cardiac Prevention Center. With experience as a Case Manager
at Aventura Hospital, Linda brings strong organization, multitasking, and
care management skills to our senior clients and their families. Linda has
excellent knowledge of the physicians, facilities, and resources available
in the Greater Miami area. |
 Our Broward Geriatric Care Manager Gregg obtained
his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology from Bucknell University and has earned the certification as a Case Management Specialist. Gregg is a consummate social work professional whose career spans over fourteen years assisting seniors in Broward County. He has an extensive network of is intimately familiar with community resources and is adept in assisting families to navigate the health care options in both acute and custodial care settings, with a knowledge base in Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance. Gregg is very adept at determining the psycho-social needs of our clients and implementing adaptive measures.
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Our Palm Beach Geriatric Care Manager Mollie holds a Masters in Education and Counseling from Northwestern University and has completed Doctoral level coursework in Psychology. She has over 15 years experience as a medical and vocational Case Manager, successfully handling all facets of medically complex and catastrophic cases. Mollie is a Certified Rehabilitation Case Manager (CRC) and a Qualified Rehabilitation Provider (QRP). She is a pending candidate for the Certified Case Manager (CCM) designation. Mollie is fluent in French and Hebrew, and gives of herself in her free time by working with Holocaust survivors. |
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