Certified Care Manager and Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

Deirdra Walker is a Certified Care Manager and Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist whose work reflects the high-touch, clinically informed standard of CCS. She combines deep expertise in aging, systems navigation, and therapeutic engagement to guide clients through some of the most complex care challenges with clarity and confidence. With more than ten years of experience across skilled nursing, assisted living, behavioral health, and community-based care, she brings a level of precision and judgment that defines boutique care management.

Deirdra’s foundation in therapeutic recreation gives her a profound understanding of the neuropsychology of engagement and the lived realities of dementia and cognitive decline. She has led dementia care programs, trained care teams in evidence-informed behavioral and engagement strategies, and directed interdisciplinary groups through intricate medical and psychosocial transitions. Her approach elevates both autonomy and dignity, while establishing the structured supports that allow older adults to stabilize and thrive.

Within Continuum Care Strategies, Deirdra provides comprehensive case management for individuals experiencing medical fragility, cognitive impairment, and high-acuity care transitions. She is known for her commanding ability to bring order to fragmented situations. Deirdra quickly synthesizes complex information, identifies what others overlook, and creates organized, actionable paths forward. Families rely on her steady presence, strategic thinking, and capacity to instill calm in moments of crisis. She ensures that each client receives the level of structure, safety, and oversight their circumstances demand.

Deirdra holds a Master of Science in Healthcare Administration from Utica University and a Bachelor of Science in Community and Therapeutic Recreation from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She remains dedicated to elevating the standard of care for older adults and to delivering the caliber of guidance that allows families to move forward with clarity and assurance.