Senior Care Management · Denver, Boulder & the Front Range
An expert partner to guide, advocate, and plan — so your family can breathe easily.
When aging gets complicated — medically, legally, financially, emotionally — a care manager sees the whole picture and builds the plan. You get a knowledgeable guide beside you for the entire journey.
Most families call us at a moment like one of these.
A parent fell, or landed in the ER, and suddenly needs more help than anyone planned for.
The dementia has been steadily increasing — the missed bills, the confusion, the drive that ended somewhere it shouldn't have — and it's clearly time to act.
A hospital is ready to discharge your loved one, and they need more care at home than your family can realistically provide.
You live three states (or an ocean) away, and you need trusted eyes on the ground.
If any of that sounds familiar: you're not behind, and you're not alone. This is exactly the work we do — and we've been there with our own families, too.
Crisis & Remote Support
Always ready to step in when you need it most.
Whether you are managing a crisis from across the country or coordinating a sudden hospital discharge locally, our team provides immediate support, stability, medical advocacy, and hands-on guidance.
We handle urgent physician calls, organize immediate care assistance, and establish a long-term care roadmap so your family can pause, recharge, and breathe.
Understanding Care Management
First, the question almost everyone asks.
Most people have never heard the term “care management,” or they assume it's the same as the caregivers who come to the home. It isn't — and knowing the difference is the first step to getting the right help.
Care Management
The expert strategic layer
Sees the entire picture — medical, legal, financial, and emotional. Assesses the situation, builds a plan, coordinates doctors, steps in during crises, and adapts as needs change.
Home Care
Hands-on daily care
Sends trained, compassionate caregivers into the home for day-to-day support: personal care, companionship, meals, housekeeping, and transportation.
Care management is a holistic, client-centered approach to supporting older adults through the challenges of aging. It includes:
Assessment and ongoing monitoring
Family caregiver coaching
Education and advocacy
Crisis intervention
Navigating healthcare, housing, legal, and financial decisions
Care planning and problem-solving
Self-Assessment
We're a good fit if…
If the person you love…
Has multiple medical or psychological issues to manage at once
Can no longer live safely in their current home
Isn't getting the care they need and needs someone to advocate for them
Is confused about their own financial or legal situation
Has limited family nearby — or none
…or if your family…
Has realized something is wrong, but doesn't know what challenges even exist
Is burned out, or at odds over what to do next
Doesn't have the time, expertise, or proximity to manage chronic care needs
Needs guidance handling the behaviors that come with dementia
If you recognize your situation in that list, a conversation with a care manager is the right next step.
Care Management Services
What a care manager does for your family.
Healthcare Advocacy
We represent and support your loved one's interests inside a healthcare system that's hard to navigate alone — so they get the care, attention, and resources they actually need.
Coordination of Care
We keep everyone rowing in the same direction: doctors, specialists, providers, and family, in communication and aligned — for better care and better outcomes.
Life Transitions
We conduct comprehensive in-home assessments to support big changes — a move to a new living situation, a step up to a higher level of care, or new services added to preserve independence at home.
Crisis Intervention
When an emergency hits, we help your family navigate the ER, hospitalizations, and rehab stays, and make sure adequate care is in place. For families at a distance, we're the emergency contact who's always there.
Legal & Financial Coordination
We work alongside your legal and financial professionals — attorneys, advisors, trust officers — so the practical side of aging is handled with a plan, not a scramble.
Signature Program
Aging Planning — AgingEngaged™
Our signature program for proactive, healthy aging. We assess living situation and medical needs, confirm the right legal documents are in place, and help families understand the financial impact of housing decisions.
How Getting Started Works
Three simple steps — and you don't need it all figured out first.
We meet and get to know each other
A relaxed conversation about what's happening and what your family needs.
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We create a service proposal
A clear plan that defines exactly what we'll do and the scope of our support — no guesswork, no surprises.
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We introduce your care management team
You meet the people who'll guide and advocate for your family through every stage ahead.
Why AffirmiCare
When you're trusting someone with your parent's care, experience matters.
A Ph.D.-led team, headed by Paula Enrietto, Ph.D., with 20+ years in senior services.
Five experienced care managers — experienced health care professionals who've seen it all and stay calm when it counts.
Nearly 30 years serving Denver, Boulder, and the Front Range, with the local relationships to match.
Home care and care management under one roof — one trusted team, not a patchwork of service providers.
Care you can be confident in.
ALCA membership
Eden Alternative member
State-licensed
Insured
Background-checked employees
Client Stories
Families tell us the same thing: we gave them their lives back.
“Where do I start?” — Patrick's Story
Patrick lives in Europe and could only visit his mother now and then. Between visits, the small changes added up — an empty fridge, a slipping routine, and finally, getting lost on a road she'd driven for years. He was certain she was in cognitive decline, but had no idea where to begin.
He called AffirmiCare. Together with a care manager, Patrick built a road map to secure his mother's safety, arrange medical support, and direct care in her home. He returned to his life abroad knowing a plan was in place, a guide was a phone call away, and his mom was truly cared for.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about care management.
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A Care Manager is a health and human services specialist who guides and advocates for families caring for older adults. They are educated and experienced in several related fields, including counseling, gerontology, mental health, nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology, or social work, with a specialized focus on aging and elder care issues.
A Care Manager assists clients in attaining their maximum functional potential. The individual’s independence is encouraged, while safety and security concerns are also addressed. Care Managers can address a wide range of issues related to their client's well-being. They also have extensive knowledge about the costs, quality, and availability of resources in their communities.
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The most common services provided are the following:
Assessing, monitoring, and updating the responsible party about a Client’s needs
Managing crises, safety concerns, or conflicts in the Client’s life
Advocating and coordinating for the Client’s medical concerns
Providing support and services that preserve the Client’s independence.
Offering activities that enhance a Client’s social support and quality of life
Providing support and services for individuals with cognitive challenges
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You may need a Care Manager if the person you are caring for:
Has multiple medical or psychological issues
Is unable to live safely in their current environment
Is not pleased with current care providers and requires advocacy
Is confused about their own financial and legal situation
Has limited or no family support
Or if your family:
Has just become involved with helping the individual and needs direction about available services
Is either “burned out” or confused about care solutions
Has limited time and/or expertise in dealing with the individual’s chronic care needs and does not live close by
Is at odds regarding care decisions
Needs education and/or direction in dealing with behaviors associated with dementia
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Personalized and compassionate service focused on the individual’s wants and needs.
Continuity of care focused on coordinating communications between family members, doctors and other professionals, and service providers.
Containment of costs that may result from inappropriate placements, duplication of services, and unnecessary hospitalizations.
Confidence that you have the resources to make the right choices for your family.
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Care and Case Managers are both professionals who work in healthcare, but they have different roles and responsibilities.
Care Manager:
A Care Manager works in various settings, including healthcare, social services agencies, or an individual’s home.
Their role is broad and holistic, encompassing coordination of a wide range of services beyond healthcare, such as social services, mental health support, and housing assistance.
Care Managers assess clients' needs, develop comprehensive care plans, and coordinate services to help clients achieve their goals and improve their quality of life.
They often work with aging clients with complex needs or facing multiple challenges.
Care Managers may collaborate with other professionals, agencies, and community resources to ensure clients receive comprehensive support and services.
Case Manager:
A Case Manager typically works in healthcare settings, such as hospitals or medical clinics.
Their primary focus is on coordinating and managing the healthcare needs of patients or clients. This includes arranging medical appointments, coordinating treatments, and ensuring that patients receive appropriate care.
Case Managers often work closely with healthcare providers, patients, and their families to develop and implement care plans tailored to the individual's needs.
They may also support and guide patients and their families, helping them navigate the healthcare system and access community resources.
In summary, while both care managers and case managers focus on assisting individuals in accessing necessary services and support, case managers primarily concentrate on healthcare coordination within medical settings, whereas care managers have a broader scope of responsibilities that may extend beyond healthcare to include social services and other supports.
Thank you to the Aging Life Care Association® for permission to share this information. Learn more about Aging Life Care™ at aginglifecare.org.