Dedra Jize is a Certified Senior Advisor and Geriatric Care Manager at Litherland, Kennedy & Associates, APC, Attorneys at Law. She works to help seniors and their families with Medicare issues, and Medi-Cal applications and representations. Dedra provides psycho-social assessments of health care needs, develops individualized plans for care, evaluates the specific needs of seniors, and makes recommendations when applicable for home care services, independent living communities, assisted living facilities, and nursing facilities. Her goal is to advocate on behalf of the senior, and to enhance the quality of life of both the older adult and his or her family.