About Us
Nicole Kulas CMC, CDP
Founder and CEO
Nicole has her Master’s degree from the University of North Texas in Long-Term Care, Senior Housing and Aging and a graduate certificate in Applied Gerontology. Assisting her grandparents with navigating through chronic conditions she recognized the need for advocates for the elderly. She has been a resident advocate in nursing homes as a volunteer Ombudsman and a Certified Benefits Counselor through the Department of Aging and Disability. Nicole has also volunteered her time with Meals-on-Wheels, military organizations, the Alzheimer’s Association, and currently is a member of the Patient Experience Committee at Lewisville Medical Center. Additionally, Nicole has attained certifications as a CMC, Care Manager, Certified and also a CDP, Certified Dementia Practitioner.
Nicole enjoys spending her time with her husband of 20+ years and her family of three boys. She has enjoyed traveling the world with them while her husband was in the military. His military career provided her with the opportunity to connect with veterans and their families, and continues to allow her to assist them in navigating the complexity of medical and government resources.
Cecilia Hood CCC-SLP
Care Manager
Cecilia Hood is the newest Care Manager on AgeWell Care Management’s dedicated team. She brings a wealth of experience from her background in Speech-Language Pathology, allowing her to provide a unique blend of compassion and expertise to those they advocate for, particularly those who struggle with effective communication. Beyond her professional life, Cecilia is a proud mother of three amazing children, a small dog, and most recently, a tortoise. She navigates life’s challenges and parental responsibilities alongside her husband of over 20 years, Jamie. Additionally, she serves as a commissioner with the Flower Mound Historical Commission, where she is passionate about preserving, protecting, and educating residents about the community’s rich heritage and history. Cecilia is also a member of the National Charity League, where she actively contributes to making a positive impact on those in need, allowing her to give back to the community and support important causes close to her heart.
Tonia McGee
Engagement Specialist
Beginning at a young age, Tonia enjoyed spending time with her grandparents and great aunts and uncles. Playing games, listening to stories about their lives, gleaning pearls of wisdom, and helping them as needed has always brought Tonia great joy. Tonia brings patience, love, kindness, empathy, art, and observation skills with her as she diligently and joyfully visits and assists her clients at AgeWell Care Management. Tonia has been married to her husband, Eric, for 32 years and together they have raised three beautiful daughters. Tonia has her BFA in Art Education and taught for 11 years. She has enjoyed her time at AgeWell Care Management for the past year as a Care Companion and looks forward to working with your loved one.
AgeWell Care Management in the Dallas Morning News
In the final years of her mother's life, Barbara Fairfield enlisted the help of a geriatric care manager.
Now Fairfield, 76, is planning to hire one again -- this time for herself, anticipating a time she'll need assistance. Caring for a senior "is not something you should do without professional guidance," she says.
For seniors and their families navigating the complicated maze of care, geriatric care managers can be a lifesaver, says Courtney Smith, elder support program director for the Senior Source, a Dallas nonprofit agency.
"The senior care system is so big and there are so many different areas," she says. "A senior who's been in the hospital may need to go to rehab or to assisted living, or maybe the senior can go home but needs resources to live independently. It's all very intimidating". . . read more
