Care Navigators, Inc.

03/17/2026

03/16/2026

SERVING ILLINOIS, ARIZONA AND SOUTHERN WISCONSIN..WHEREVER WE'RE NEEDED 🚘☎️❤️

03/13/2026

What has been the most pleasantly surprising aspect of Medicare coverage that you or someone you know has benefited from? 🩺

A.) Expanded Benefits: Many Advantage plans now include routine dental (fillings, cleanings), comprehensive vision (eyeglasses, exams), and hearing aids. 🦷👓

B.) Lifestyle & Wellness: Free gym memberships (SilverSneakers), over-the-counter (OTC) cards for bandages/Tylenol, and even healthy food or produce cards for qualifying individuals. 💊🍊

C.) Convenience & Safety: Coverage often includes transportation to doctor appointments and in-home support services. 🚖🦽

D.) Alternative Care: Medicare covers acupuncture for chronic low back pain (up to 20 sessions). 🏥

E.) Preventive Screenings: Free screenings for lung cancer (for high-risk smokers/ex-smokers), cardiovascular disease, and depression. 🩻

F.) Financial Protection: Medicare Advantage plans set annual out-of-pocket maximums, limiting your total risk, unlike Original Medicare. 📆

Care Navigators Inc. now offers Medicare covered services in addition to our personalized concierge services. These new services allow Care Navigators to serve more individuals in need. ❤️

03/12/2026

Caregiving often calls us to lean into love we didn't know possible and although caring for those who once cared for us is one of the highest honors it often leaves you feeling depleted. We are here to bridge the gap in those times.

We are your personal Healthcare Advocate. ❤️

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03/11/2026

Meet Our Team!

Jean is president and owner of Care Navigators, Inc. She has 21 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a hospital setting (medical surgical, oncology, cardiac and addictions), skilled home care, evaluation and set up of durable medical equipment, private duty nursing, utilization management, outpatient and inpatient care management, diabetic education and insurance case management. Jean founded Care Navigators to help patients and families navigate the complex health care system – a service gap she uncovered as a working nurse. Recent projects include a large-scale readmission project in the largest healthcare system in Illinois and implementation of the two-midnight rule Medicare project within the same system.

Jean received her Master of Nursing with a focus in business from Benedictine University and a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Northern Illinois University. She is Milliman certified for Utilization Management. She obtained ACM certification by the American Case Management Association and CCM certification by the Commission for Case Manager Certification. She is also a member of Sigma Theta Tau.

03/10/2026

Helping a loved one navigate dementia can feel like trying to solve a puzzle where the pieces keep changing shapes. Whether you are just starting this journey or are deep in the trenches of caregiving, having the right roadmap makes all the difference.

Check out this fantastic resource from the Alzheimer’s Association—it’s a goldmine for practical care strategies, local support groups, and the latest in brain health education.

🔗 Recommended Resource
Alzheimer's Association | Help and Support

💡 A Note from our Care Navigator
"In my years of helping families transition through different stages of cognitive decline, the biggest mistake I see is 'waiting for a crisis' to seek education. Dementia care isn't just about safety; it's about learning to speak a new emotional language. When you understand the why behind a behavior, your frustration turns into a strategy. You don't have to do this alone."

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03/09/2026

Navigating the healthcare system for a loved one can be overwhelming. You don’t have to do it alone. ❤️

At Care Navigators, we serve as your personal healthcare advocates. Our professional care managers help adults save time, reduce costs, and provide essential emotional support. Most importantly, we help save lives by mitigating medical errors.

Our specialized services include:
🩺 Concierge nursing & in-home assessments
🧠 Dementia education & resources
📋 Life Care Plans & ongoing care management
🚨 24/7 on-call support & crisis intervention

Whether you need help with medical advocacy, power of attorney, or finding the right community placement, we are here to guide you every step of the way.

📞 Call us today: 847-250-1829
🌐 Visit us: www.care-navigators.com
📧 Email: info@care-navigators.com

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02/06/2026

Join us for an evening CEU with CMSA

Registration is OPEN!
Join us Thursday March 12th, 5:30 - 8:30PM for an Educational Dinner featuring speakers Jean Llamas and Yvonne Perez.

Member Cost: $35
Non-Members: $45
Pending 2.0 CEUs
*Dinner is included

📍 Park Terrace by Cogir - 2577 W Greenway Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85023

Register today at: https://cmsaaz.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=61&ts=1769719838

10/17/2025

We will be at the McHenry Aging & Dementia Symposium on Thursday, Oct 23. Jean is one of the presenters. Some out and see us.

10/15/2025

Jean is speaking tonight in person! 2 CEUs.