Fostering the right solutions & connections
for more than 33 years
for more than 33 years
A live and interactive conversation with a panel of Aging Life Care Managers. Each month we will get to know these professionals and learn how they help clients find solutions. This month will feature Aging Life Care Association members
Aging Life Care management, is a holistic, client-centered approach to caring for older adults or others facing ongoing health challenges. Working with families, the expertise of Aging Life Care Professionals provides the answers at a time of uncertainty. Their guidance leads families to the actions and decisions that ensure quality care and an optimal life for those they love, thus reducing worry, stress and time off of work for family caregivers through: Assessment and monitoring Planning and problem-solving Education and advocacy Family caregiver coaching
Chat Transcript
12:06:33 From David - Personal Living to All panelists : Hi Erin - It's David from Personal Living Alert - how are you?
12:06:49 From Cheryl Calvert : Good Afternoon. Cheryl from Chesapeake Aquatic and Physical Therapy...pools are open...therapy helps with pain...covered by insurance and Medicare
12:07:03 From David - Personal Living to All panelists : Hi Jen, I've worked with Mary Faith. It's good to meet you
12:07:17 From David - Personal Living to All panelists : Margi - looking forward to meeting you
12:07:18 From Denise Valerio to All panelists : Good day everyone!! Denise Valerio, care manager with The Option Group. So proud of my colleagues on this webinar!! Especially Erin and Margi!!
12:07:32 From Steve Gurney - ProAging Sourcebook : From Denise Valerio to All Panelists: 12:07 PM
Good day everyone!! Denise Valerio, care manager with The Option Group. So proud of my colleagues on this webinar!! Especially Erin and Margi!!
12:08:14 From Steve Gurney - ProAging Sourcebook : From David - Personal Living to All Panelists: 12:06 PM
Hi Erin - It's David from Personal Living Alert - how are you?
12:08:16 From Steve Gurney - ProAging Sourcebook : From Ruthie Fishman to All Panelists: 12:05 PM
Hi all, Ruthie Fishman & Meg DeSchriver here with Cedar Creek Memory Care Homes - 5 small memory care homes in Montgomery County. We have availability and would be happy to help anyone with clients in need. Contact: Meg DeSchriver 301-370-3516 meg.cedarcreek@gmail.com
12:08:21 From Melissa Bressler : Melissa Bressler - Outreach Manager at HandyPro of Washington DC Metropolitan and Occupational Therapist / melissa@handypro.com / 301-960-9830 / We are a construction company specializing in home modifications for seniors and all persons with a condition that impact their accessibility and safety in one's home. We offer free consultations.
12:09:00 From Isabelle Melesedhospital to All panelists : Happy to “see” y’all, I am especially excited to hear Margi speak as I worked with her and Renee before COVID. Isabelle Mélèse-d'Hospital, Ph.D.
Owner & Founder, Tournesol Services, LLC
Email: tournesolservices@gmail.com
Phone: 202-670-8507
Website: www.tournesolservices.com
Providing affordable senior concierge services; flexible, non-clinical support for you or a loved one. De-stress your life and "Turn to Tournesol!"
Visit Tournesol Services on YELP, FACEBOOK and LINKED IN!
Proud member of the Grass Roots Organization for the Well-Being of Seniors of Montgomery County, Maryland. www.growsmc.org
12:09:15 From Ada Horsfall Lifematters to All panelists : Looking to hire a self-motivated independent care manager.
Ada Horsfall (MD), Director of Care Management at Lifematters. 301-615-0616 ahorsfall@lifemattersusa.com
We are the quarterback of care for seniors and their families, providing healthcare advocacy, enhanced care coordination and support services in MD, D.C. and VA.
Lifematters provides Care Management and Social Engagement Concierge services in DC, MD & VA for seniors and adult children
12:09:41 From Loretta Veney to All panelists : Hi everyone, I'm Loretta Veney, I'm an author and inspirational speaker on the topics of Caregiving and dementia. www.lorettaveney.com
12:09:42 From Steve Gurney - ProAging Sourcebook : From Ada Horsfall Lifematters to All Panelists: 12:09 PM
Looking to hire a self-motivated independent care manager.
Ada Horsfall (MD), Director of Care Management at Lifematters. 301-615-0616 ahorsfall@lifemattersusa.com
We are the quarterback of care for seniors and their families, providing healthcare advocacy, enhanced care coordination and support services in MD, D.C. and VA.
Lifematters provides Care Management and Social Engagement Concierge services in DC, MD & VA for seniors and adult children
12:10:04 From David - Personal Living : David with Personal Living Alert - your source for senior safety products: PERs (medical alert systems), medication dispensers, anti-wander systems and more. david@personallivingalert.com or 754-220-9290. We love care managers
12:12:09 From Linda Chaletzky : Linda Shriber Chaletzky, MSW from Ever & Co., a Long and Foster Co.- Prior to my 30 years in real estate I was a clinical social worker at GW, Director of Social Services at the HMO and one of the founders of the Primary Care residents’ geriatric curriculum, advisor to the Cancer Home Care Program and 20 years private practice. The skills are all transferable! 301 938-2630; lindac@lnf.com
12:12:31 From Jeanina DiVittorio : Jeanina DiVittorio, Grand Oaks, a Senior Living Residence, affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital and Johns Hopkins Medicine. Currently, we are offering respite stays along with a short-term recovery option. Please contact me to connect: jdivitt1@jhmi.edu - 202-345-9665 - cell
12:12:48 From Jennifer Carnegie to All panelists : Hi! Jennifer Carnegie w Tribute Home Care providing home care in Baltimore, Montgomery, Howard, Carroll and Anne Arundel County 410-946-8400 Jennifer.carnegie@tributehomecare.com thank you for having me
12:13:09 From Jennifer Brown : HI. Jennifer Brown - Community Relations Manager - Seabury Care Manager - providing Care Management & Life Enrichment services across the DMV - 202-364-0020 - jmbrown@seaburyresources.org
12:13:12 From Thomas Batcho to All panelists : Thomas Batcho from Life Force Elder Care in Newtown Square PA.
12:13:50 From Denise Valerio to All panelists : Jen, just loved you comment, "I felt right at home with seniors." Thank you, Denise Valerio
12:14:49 From Ellen Pincus : Hi Ellen Pincus with Cavalier Home Health 5 Star Skilled Home Health in VA. 703-477-6252 epincus@cavalierhomehealth.com
12:15:20 From Robert Pearce to All panelists : Bob Pearce, Director of Strategic Planning with The Option Group. We provide Certified ALCA Care Managers, serving PA, MD and DE. 410-667-0266. rpearce@theoptiongroup.net
12:15:40 From Tracy Skalitzky to All panelists : Happy Wednesday Everyone, Tracy Skalitzky with Oasis Senior Advisors. We assist seniors navigate senior living. We specialize in Independent, Assisted Living and Memory Care Communities. tskalitzky@YourOasisAdvisor.com 301-678-8100
12:16:25 From Steve Gurney - ProAging Sourcebook : From Tracy Skalitzky to All Panelists: 12:15 PM
Happy Wednesday Everyone, Tracy Skalitzky with Oasis Senior Advisors. We assist seniors navigate senior living. We specialize in Independent, Assisted Living and Memory Care Communities. tskalitzky@YourOasisAdvisor.com 301-678-8100
12:17:59 From Ada Horsfall Lifematters to All panelists : Way to go Steve!!!! Influencing people over the decades!
12:18:56 From Steve Gurney - ProAging Sourcebook : Erin Kershaw (ekershaw@brandywineecm.com)
Jen Rynbrandt (jen@ferrettoeldercare.com)
Margi Helsel-Arnold (gercarecounseling@gmail.com)
12:20:51 From Steve Gurney - ProAging Sourcebook : Here is the link to ALCA to find care managers all over the country https://www.aginglifecare.org/
12:23:28 From Hugh Scoggins to All panelists : My Mother is 102.6 years old. Lives with my brother and his wife in Woodbridge, Va. I would appreciate any resources either of you are aware of in the general geographic area of Woodbridge, Va my brother and I can contact to maybe provide help with our Mother. Someone who can just chat with her also home care support if necessary.
12:25:14 From Loretta Veney : Hi everyone, I'm Loretta Veney, I'm an author and inspirational speaker on the topics of Caregiving and dementia. www.lorettaveney.com
12:25:38 From Isabelle Melesedhospital : Happy to “see” y’all, I am especially excited to hear Margi speak as I worked with her and Renee before COVID. Isabelle Mélèse-d'Hospital, Ph.D.
Owner & Founder, Tournesol Services, LLC
Email: tournesolservices@gmail.com
Phone: 202-670-8507
Website: www.tournesolservices.com
Providing affordable senior concierge services; flexible, non-clinical support for you or a loved one. De-stress your life and "Turn to Tournesol!"
Visit Tournesol Services on YELP, FACEBOOK and LINKED IN!
Proud member of the Grass Roots Organization for the Well-Being of Seniors of Montgomery County, Maryland. www.growsmc.org
12:26:21 From Steve Gurney - ProAging Sourcebook : From Hugh Scoggins to All Panelists: 12:23 PM
My Mother is 102.6 years old. Lives with my brother and his wife in Woodbridge, Va. I would appreciate any resources either of you are aware of in the general geographic area of Woodbridge, Va my brother and I can contact to maybe provide help with our Mother. Someone who can just chat with her also home care support if necessary.
12:27:45 From Ellen Pincus : Hi Hugh. Does your mom need skilled home Heath? We cover Woodbridge 703-477-6252 Ellen Pincus Cavalier Home Health
12:28:26 From Pamela Silberman-Mills : Pamela Mills
Solutions-oriented Dementia Specialist / Care Management / Educator
The Option Group
pmills@theoptiongroup.net
443-616-7300
www.theoptiongroup.net
Increase your skills and build your resume!
Become credentialed as a Certified Dementia Practitioner!
Learn the best practices in dementia care!
Next class available in person and through Zoom!
July 22nd and 23rd 10am to 5pm
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/154452223759
AUGUST 26th and 27th also available: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/154452508611
Do you operate or work for an Assisted Living Community or Memory Care??
ASK ME ABOUT TRANSITION COACHING!
Pmills@theoptiongroup.net
443-616-7300
www.theoptiongroup.net
12:29:16 From Steve Gurney - ProAging Sourcebook : Hugh - here is a link to Care Managers serving Woodbridge https://www.aginglifecare.org/ALCAWEB/What_is_Aging_Life_Care/Find_an_Aging_Life_Care_Expert/ALCAWEB/What_is_Aging_Life_Care/Search/Find_an_Expert.aspx?hkey=6c3ced7c-b5f0-4d27-9d30-37734ab6cf49
12:29:31 From Hugh Scoggins to All panelists : Mother receives twelve (12) hours support from Prince William County. But, yes, could use home healthcare support.
12:29:39 From Hugh Scoggins to All panelists : Thankyou
12:30:09 From Steve Gurney - ProAging Sourcebook : From Hugh Scoggins to All Panelists: 12:29 PM
Mother receives twelve (12) hours support from Prince William County. But, yes, could use home healthcare support.
Thankyou
12:31:13 From Linda Chaletzky to All panelists : Can you talk about fees?
12:32:41 From cathy harrison : Cathy Harrison, Brightstar Care of Montgomery County,
Cathy.harrison@brightstarcare.com, 301-588-0859
Helping families in Montgomery County for over 13 years with Skilled nursing and personal care for infants to seniors.
12:38:08 From Karen Sorensen to All panelists : This is a great panel, Steve. Thank you Jen, Margi, and Erin for this discussion. Karen Sorensen (karen@versally.com). Versally (Versally.com) is a modern companion call company that builds engaging relationships with isolated adults. We are a proud corporate sponsor of ALCA.
12:38:29 From Steve Gurney - ProAging Sourcebook : From Karen Sorensen to All Panelists: 12:38 PM
This is a great panel, Steve. Thank you Jen, Margi, and Erin for this discussion. Karen Sorensen (karen@versally.com). Versally (Versally.com) is a modern companion call company that builds engaging relationships with isolated adults. We are a proud corporate sponsor of ALCA.
12:39:09 From Thomas Batcho to All panelists : This is Tom Batcho again. As I said previously, I work for Life Force Elder Care. We provide live-in caregiving for our clients in Maryland, Delaware and Pennsylvania.
12:39:34 From Steve Gurney - ProAging Sourcebook : From Thomas Batcho to All Panelists: 12:39 PM
This is Tom Batcho again. As I said previously, I work for Life Force Elder Care. We provide live-in caregiving for our clients in Maryland, Delaware and Pennsylvania.
12:42:50 From Hugh Scoggins to All panelists : Steve, really appreciate your advocacy, for myself and others who really could use the resources noted. Also, my Mother is 103.5, I was a year off (smile).
12:43:41 From Irene Hantman to All panelists : When I sensed that my aged mother was starting to decline far from her children, I asked her where she wanted to celebrate her 100th birthday. Though I would have preferred that she live near me, she wanted to maintain her independence, so we wrapped the best services possible around her with help from a social worker. What a great outcome!
12:45:17 From Cliff Glier to All panelists : Can each of you provide your contact information in the Chat Box? Thanks
12:45:43 From Steve Gurney - ProAging Sourcebook : Import from CSV Edit
Erin Kershaw (ekershaw@brandywineecm.com)
Jen (jen@ferrettoeldercare.com)
Margi Helsel-Arnold (gercarecounseling@gmail.com)
12:48:07 From Ellen Pincus : Can you repost speakers contact information? My connection is unstabe
12:48:12 From Irene Hantman to All panelists : My husband and I live independently in a life care residence. How can a care manager help us move to the next step?
12:48:52 From Steve Gurney - ProAging Sourcebook to Ellen Pincus and all panelists : will do ellen Import from CSV Edit
Erin Kershaw (ekershaw@brandywineecm.com)
Jen (jen@ferrettoeldercare.com)
Margi Helsel-Arnold (gercarecounseling@gmail.com)
12:49:08 From Georgette Lake to All panelists : Hi @Margi Helsel-Arnold. I would love to connect with you. Georgette.lake@tributeatblackhill.com
12:49:26 From Robert Pearce to All panelists : The Option Group. Care Management and patient advocacy. www.theoptiongroup.net.
12:49:37 From Steve Gurney - ProAging Sourcebook : From Robert Pearce to All Panelists: 12:49 PM
The Option Group. Care Management and patient advocacy. www.theoptiongroup.net.
12:50:12 From Tom Shipe to All panelists : Tom Shipe, Realtor with Long & Foster Realtors
703-946-4844 tom.shipe@LNF.com
Founding Member: Superior Options For Seniors (SOS)
https://www.superioroptions.org/
12:51:04 From Steve Gurney - ProAging Sourcebook : From Tom Shipe to All Panelists: 12:50 PM
Tom Shipe, Realtor with Long & Foster Realtors
703-946-4844 tom.shipe@LNF.com
Founding Member: Superior Options For Seniors (SOS)
https://www.superioroptions.org/
12:53:54 From Loretta Veney : My Mom Doris lives in a group home in PG County MD. Options really are EVERYTHING!!!
12:54:26 From Denise Valerio : Good day all!! Denise Valerio here, care manager with The Option Group based in Maryland BUT also provide care management services in Pennsylvania and Delaware. Denise is based outside of Philadelphia and covers all counties in the Delaware Valley area. 215-896-6756; call for information!!
12:56:03 From Isabelle Melesedhospital : I lost internet and was booted out, so if anyone tried to communicate with me…apologies!! Isabelle (Tournesol Services)
12:59:17 From Georgette Lake : Tribute at Black Hill is offering a great referral incentive of $2,000. Please contact me at georgette.lake@tributeatblackhill.com
12:59:26 From Ruthie Fishman to All panelists : We love working with care managers, it makes our jobs as providers so much easier to have your support of our families. Thank you!
12:59:56 From Georgette Lake : Connect with me on LinkedIn to keep up with all the upcoming events that we have for this month and in the future.
12:59:58 From Steve Gurney - ProAging Sourcebook : From Ruthie Fishman to All Panelists: 12:59 PM
We love working with care managers, it makes our jobs as providers so much easier to have your support of our families. Thank you!
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