Aging Life Care Association® —Membership Directory 2022

WELCOME

The Aging Life Care Association® (ALCA) is pleased to present this directory as a guide for individuals and families who are navigating the journey of caregiving and aging with dignity. Our members are here to support you.

Aging Life Care Professionals® practice holistic, client-centered Aging Life Care™ management for older adults or anyone faced with ongoing health challenges. Their expertise and guidance lead families to make the right decisions, ensuring quality care and an optimal life for those they love. Working with an ALCA member can reduce worry and stress for family caregivers in times of uncertainty. Our members are supported by ALCA’s Partners, who provide services and products related to elder care.

I am honored to serve as CEO of this association and to represent our members—the experts in aging well®. In these pages you will find Aging Life Care Professionals with extensive backgrounds in social services, health, and aging who offer personalized and compassionate services. Whether you are in urgent need or are planning ahead, ALCA members and partners are here to help.

Regards, Julie Wagner, CEO Aging Life Care Association®

It has been my distinct honor to serve the Mid-Atlantic Chapter over the last 2 years as President. As I prepare to embark on my 3rd and final year in this role, I find myself reflecting on what has made the greatest impression on me during my time in leadership with ALCA. Without a doubt, it is the volunteers.

On behalf of the Aging Life Care Association®’s Mid-Atlantic Chapter Board, I want to thank all of the Chapter volunteers. A dedicated handful of volunteers—both ALCMs and corporate partners—spend countless hours ensuring that we all have access to the benefits of Aging Life Care Association® membership. Through committee work, unit leadership and board participation, they are the spirit and lifeblood of our Chapter. I want to extend a special thank you to our Unit Leaders. Our most engaged members say that the opportunity to build relationships with other ALCMs, participate in peer review and receive education on topics of interest and community resources at the unit level is the most important benefit of membership.

This directory is full of talented professionals—both Aging Life Care Managers and the Corporate Partners who help us care for our clients. I would encourage you to pay special attention to the volunteers who are not only practicing their craft, but making time to help all of us thrive.

Regards, Heather Suri, BSN RN CMC President

Aging Life Care Association® Mid-Atlantic Chapter

The Aging Life Care Association® Mid-Atlantic Chapter does not endorse or recommend any commercial products, processes, or services. Therefore, mention of commercial products, processes, or services in Aging Life Care Association® Mid-Atlantic Chapter Resource Directory, cannot be construed as an endorsement or recommendation.

Understand Aging Life Care™

Aging Life Care™ / geriatric care management is a holistic, client-centered approach to caring for older adults or others facing ongoing health challenges.

What is an Aging Life Care Professional®?

An Aging Life Care Professional®, also known as a geriatric care manager, is a health and human services specialist who acts as a guide and advocate for families who are caring for older relatives or disabled adults. The Aging Life Care Professional is educated and experienced in any of several fields related to aging life care / care management, including, but not limited to gerontology, nursing, social work, psychology or occupational therapy.

The Aging Life Care Professional assists clients in attaining their maximum functional potential. The individual’s independence is encouraged, while safety and security concerns are also addressed. Aging Life Care Professionals have extensive knowledge about the costs, quality and availability of resources in their communities.

Aging Life Care Professionals are members of the Aging Life Care Association® (ALCA) and differ from Patient Advocates, Senior Advisors, Senior Navigators and Elder Advocates. ALCA members must meet the stringent education, experience and certification requirements of the organization, and all members are required to adhere to a strict code of ethics and standards of practice.

What Services do Aging Life Care Professionals Provide?

Aging Life Care Professionals provide guidance to help families ensure quality care and an optimal life for those they love through:

• Assessment and monitoring

• Planning and problem-solving

• Education and advocacy

• Family caregiver coaching

• Long-distance caregiving

Aging Life Care Professionals are engaged to assist in a variety of areas, such as:

• Housing – helping families evaluate and select the appropriate level of housing or residential options.

• Home care services – determining the types of services that are right for a client and assisting the family to engage and monitor those services.

• Medical management – attending doctor appointments; facilitating communication between doctor, client and family; and if appropriate, monitoring client’s adherence to medical orders and instructions.

• Communication – keeping family members and professionals informed as to the well-being and changing needs of the client.

• Social activities – providing opportunities for the client to engage in social, recreational or cultural activities that enrich quality of life.

• Legal – referring to or consulting with an elder law attorney; providing expert opinions for courts in determining level of care.

• Financial – may include reviewing or overseeing bill paying or consulting with an accountant or client’s Power of Attorney.

• Entitlements – providing information on Federal and state entitlements; connecting families to local programs.

• Safety and security – monitoring the client at home; recommending technologies to add to security

or safety; observing changes and potential risks of exploitation or abuse.

• Long-distance care – coordinating the care of a loved one for families that live at a distance, including crisis management. Local, cost-effective resources are identified and engaged as needed.

A care plan tailored for each individual’s circumstances is prepared after a comprehensive assessment.

How do you know that you need an Aging Life Care Professional?

You may need an Aging Life Care Professional if:

• The person you are caring for has limited or no family support.

• Your family has just become involved with helping the individual and needs direction about available services.

• The person you are caring for has multiple medical or psychological issues.

• The person you are caring for is unable to live safely in his/her current environment.

• Your family is either “burned out” or confused about care solutions.

• Your family has limited time and/or expertise in dealing with your loved ones’ chronic care needs.

• Your family is at odds regarding care decisions.

• The person you are caring for is confused about his/her own financial and/or legal situation.

• Your family needs education and/or direction in dealing with behaviors associated with dementia.

• You live at a distance from your loved one.

STANDARDS OF PRACTICE AND CODE OF ETHICS

Aging Life Care Professionals® (also known as geriatric care managers) have varied educational and professional backgrounds with a specialized focus on issues associated with aging and disabilities. Through consultation, assessment, care coordination and advocacy, an Aging Life Care Professional works with clients and families to address these challenges. The Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice were developed to guide the Aging Life Care Professional in his or her daily professional and business practices. The ethical principles at the core of the Code of Ethics are the foundation for the Standards of Practice.

THE CODE OF ETHICS PROVIDES:

Accountability to our Clients

ALCA members recognize diversity in our society and embrace a multi-cultural approach to support the worth, dignity, potential and uniqueness of each client. The Code of Ethics acknowledges the vulnerable population we serve and makes explicit the highest standards of practice.

Accountability to the Public

The Code of Ethics sets a national standard for the professional practice of Aging Life Care™. It defines for the public the ethical responsibilities expected of ALCA’s members and the organization’s role in maintaining the highest standards of practice and promotion of ethical behavior.

Education of Aging Life Care Professionals

ALCA recognizes the diversity of the experience and education of its members and the needs of members for guidance in both their professional and business roles, and thus the Code of Ethics was developed to guide members in each of these roles. It states the core values and principles

to current and future members, to the public, and to allied professionals. All members of ALCA are expected to understand and behave in a manner that is consistent with the provisions of the Code of Ethics.

A Framework for Analyzing & Resolving Ethical Dilemmas

The Code of Ethics offers a framework for ethical decisionmaking when conflicts arise in either the practice or the business of Aging Life Care. It assists Aging Life Care Professionals in examining the ethical issues present in all aspects of their work by identifying what principles need to be considered and how to prioritize them when it is necessary to make a choice. It asks Aging Life Care Professionals to be aware of their own biases as they seek to resolve ethical dilemmas.

Assistance in Reviewing Complaints

In ALCA’s Peer Review Process the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice serve as the basis for assessing and resolving ethical or business practice complaints against members in their practice of Aging Life Care.

THE CODE: Ethical Principles and Standards of Practice Supporting These Principles

Integrity

An Aging Life Care Professional is honest, diligent, and accountable in the provision of service. An Aging Life Care Professional always acts in a manner that is consistent with the professional values stated in this Code.

Loyalty and Responsibility

An Aging Life Care Professional is trustworthy and dependable in all aspects of both professional and business relationships. An Aging Life Care Professional maintains confidentiality, avoids conflicts of interest, and always pursues the best interest of clients.

Promoting Benefit and Avoiding Harm

An Aging Life Care Professional promotes clients’ interests, values, and welfare in order to maximize benefits and avoid harm. An Aging Life Care Professional is aware of potential conflicts that may arise when balancing the benefits and risks of interventions being considered. An Aging Life Care Professional

strives to assure that vulnerable clients’ individual choices are maximized to the greatest extent possible.

Respect for Clients’ Rights and Dignity

An Aging Life Care Professional treats clients with respect, as complete individuals with their own history, narrative, and unique cultural identity. An Aging Life Care Professional respects the rights of each client, including the right to privacy, and, for the vulnerable client, strives to balance client autonomy with the need for protection and safety.

Justice

An Aging Life Care Professional behaves in a just and fair way in all professional and business relationships. An Aging Life Care Professional does not promote or sanction any form of discrimination such as discrimination based on race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or socioeconomic status.

Mid-Atlantic Chapter Board

Heather Suri President

Joanne McCarty Secretary

Karen McPhail President Elect

Sandy Myers Member-at-large

Marie Woodard Past President

Heather Reilly Member-at-large

Debbie Aggen Treasurer

Ann Craynon Member at Large

Unit Leaders

Bianca Graham

LionHeart Eldercare and Consulting Northern Virginia Unit

Heidi Garvis Caring Considerations Northern Virginia Unit

Mary Ann Buckley

Corewood Care DC Metro Unit

Margi Helsel Arnold

Geriatric Care Counseling DC Metro Unit

Tova Jussim Care Matters

Baltimore Unit

Rebecca Roskey-Brunner Complete Care Strategies

Philadelphia Unit

Lisa Grillo

Catholic Housing and Community Services - Philadelphia Unit

Karen McPhail Eldementals Virtual Unit

Allyson Stanton Stanton Aging Solutions Baltimore Unit

Conference

Committee Chairs

Rebecca Roskey Brunner

Lisa Grillo

Public Relations Committee Chairs

Heidi Garvis

Marie Woodard

Membership Committee Chair

Heather Suri

Aging Life Care Association® (ALCA) Membership Levels

The Aging Life Care Association® (ALCA) offers several levels of individual membership and benefits that respond to the needs of Aging Life Care Professionals™ at every step of their careers.

The profession of Aging Life Care® / geriatric care management is growing and different professionals within the field have different levels of experience, education and certification that support their practice. ALCA is proactively meeting the needs of the profession by creating membership categories that recognize high certification standards and professionalism, while also being inclusive to allow all practitioners of Aging Life Care/care management a home within ALCA. The end goal of ALCA and all its members is improved service and quality of life for older adults and their families.

Advanced Professional Member

Advanced Professional Members must:

• Hold a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Ph.D. with at least one degree in a field related to Aging Life Care/ care management (i.e. counseling, gerontology, mental health, nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology or social work);

• Be primarily engaged in a paid position in the direct practice, administration or supervision of client-centered services to the elderly and their families;

• Have two years of post-degree supervised experience in a paid position in the field of Aging Life Care/ care management within the last ten years; and

• Hold a current ALCA-approved certification.

Professionals can also qualify for the Advanced Membership level if they hold a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Ph.D. degree in

MEMBERSHIP LEVELS AT A GLANCE

• Advanced Professional - AVP

• Professional - PRO

• Associate - ASC

• Student - STU

• Emeritus - EMR

a field unrelated to Aging Life Care/care management. However, these members must meet all of the other criteria outlined above, and they must have three years of post-degree supervised experience in the field of Aging Life Care/care management within the last ten years.

The Advanced Professional level also includes members designated as Fellows of the Leadership Academy.

Professional Member

Professional Members must:

• Hold an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s or Ph.D. degree with at least one degree held in a field related to Aging Life Care/care management (i.e. counseling, gerontology, mental health, nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology or social work);

• Be primarily engaged in a paid position in the direct practice, administration or supervision of client-centered services to the elderly and their families; and

• Have two years of post-degree supervised experience in a paid position in the field of Aging Life Care/care management within the last ten years.

Members may also qualify if they hold an Associate’s Nursing degree or Diploma in Nursing and meet all of the other criteria outlined above.

Practitioners can also qualify for the Professional Membership level if they hold a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Ph.D. degree in a field unrelated to Aging Life Care/care management. However, these members must meet all of the other criteria outlined above, and they must have three years of post-degree supervised experience in the field of Aging Life Care/care management within the last ten years.

Associate Associate Members must:

• Hold an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s or Ph.D. degree;

• Be primarily engaged in a paid position in the direct practice, administration or supervision of client-centered services to the elderly and their families.

Members may also qualify if they hold an Associate’s Nursing degree or Diploma in Nursing and meet all of the other criteria outlined above.

Practitioners can also qualify if they hold an LPN, PTA or OTA license and meet all of the other criteria outlined above.

Student Member

A member who is presently enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate or certificate program from an accredited University or College with an interest in Aging Life Care/care management. Members must show proof of enrollment with each renewal.

Emeritus Member

A member who is retired from the active practice of Aging Life Care/ care management and has been an ALCA member in good standing at the Advanced level (formerly Certified Geriatric Care Manager) for a minimum of five (5) years.

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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Christine Bitzer

Teresa Boring

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PHONE WEBSITE LEVEL

Seabury Resources for Aging (202) 364-0020 seaburycaremanagement.org AVP

Aging Well Eldercare (301) 593-5285 care-manager.com PRO

Ivy Gilmore Seabury Resources for Aging (202) 364-0020 seaburycaremanagement.org PRO

Tori Goldhammer

Erica Hanson

Irene Jackson-Brown

Living at Home Consultants, LLC (202) 642-6309 lahconsultations.com PRO

Aging Well Eldercare (301) 593-5285 care-manager.com AVP

The Art of Eldercare (202) 722-4205 theartofeldercare.com AVP

Monica Micklos Seabury Resources for Aging (202) 364-0020 seaburycaremanagement.org PRO

Betty Mizek

Care Management Group, LLC (202) 215-9209 caremgroupllc.com PRO Malika Moore

Aging & Amazing, LLC (202) 873-4252 agingamazing.com PRO Danishka Valdes

STATE OF DELAWARE

Susan Hammond

Seabury Resource for Aging (202) 364-0020 seaburycaremanagement.org PRO

Decisions 4 Life, LLC (302) 528-3789 decisions4life.com AVP

Lisa Kane Brandywine Elder Care Mgmt, LLC (888) 721-1975 BrandywineECM.com PRO Faith Patterson

The Option Group (302) 858-6449 theoptiongroup.net PRO

Suzanne Wiesenberg Senior Care Management Partners, LLC (484) 459-1342 PRO

MARYLAND

Stacy Alcide

The Option Group (410) 667-0266 theoptiongroup.net AVP Anne Arrington Montcordia (240) 739-2658 montcordia.com PRO

Bree Baldwin Aging Well Eldercare (301) 593-5285 care-manager.com PRO Jasmine Blue Aging Well Eldercare (301) 593-5285 care-manager.com ASC Mary Ann Buckley Corewood Care (301) 909-8117 corewoodcare.com AVP Michelle Burchick Compassionate Care for Seniors, LLC (301) 821-7591 compassionatecareforseniors.com PRO

Christine Callahan Maryland Senior Concierge Services (301) 452-5730 mdseniorhelp.com ASC Lynn Carr Alliance in Aging (410) 507-0915 allianceinaging.com AVP

Leslie Clarke Aging Network Services (301) 657-4329 agingnetworkservices.com PRO Ann Craynon Ann Craynon, ElderCare Solutions (301) 218-0958 acElderCareSolutions.com AVP

Michael DeSarno

Aging Well Eldercare (301) 593-5285 care-manager.com PRO

Mary Faith Ferretto Ferretto Eldercare Consulting, Inc. (410) 661-6720 ferrettoeldercare.com AVP

Beverly Francis Ferretto Eldercare Consulting, Inc. (410) 661-6720 ferrettoeldercare.com AVP

Tracey Franz Ferretto Eldercare Consulting, Inc. (410) 661-6720 ferrettoeldercare.com PRO

Rebekah Goetz Montcordia (240) 331-5627 montcordia.com PRO Felice Grunberger Felice Grunberger, LCSW-C, C-ASWCM (301) 593-4738 AVP

Jennifer Hartman

Aging Grace Advisors, LLC (301) 525-1775 ASC Margi Helsel-Arnold Geriatric Care Counseling (301) 320-5380 gercare.com AVP

Vanessa Hughes AVP

Advanced Professional = AVP Professional = PRO Associate = ASC

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Vicky Hulcher

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PHONE WEBSITE LEVEL

Compassionate Care for Seniors, LLC (301) 996-3130 CompassionateCareforSeniors.com AVP

Patricia Jacobs Button Up LLC (732) 535-8441 npocfa.org ASC

Tova Jussim

Amy Kandel

Lisa Kovens-Harris

Care Matters For You (410) 645-0010 caremattersforyou.com PRO

Aging Well Eldercare (301) 593-5285 care-manager.com ASC

Ferretto Eldercare Consulting, Inc. (410) 661-6720 ferrettoeldercare.com ASC

Grace Liebermann Ferretto Eldercare Consulting, Inc. (410) 661-6720 ferrettoeldercare.com PRO

Yocheved Lieder Elder Care Leaders (443) 340-0594 eldercareleaders.biz PRO

Susan Lilly Aging Well Eldercare (301) 593-5285 care-manager.com AVP

Robin Mansfield Aging Network Services (301) 657-4329 agingnetworkservices.com PRO

Leslie Mason Seabury Resources for Aging (202) 364-0020 seaburycaremanagement.org PRO

Kate McCulloch

Aging Well Eldercare (301) 593-5285 care-manager.com ASC Michelle McGrath Seabury Resources for Aging (202) 364-0020 seaburycaremanagement.org PRO

Wendy Miller

Kathleen Morris

Susy Elder Murphy

Melissa Needleman

Susan Newhouse

Jodi Pasternak

Annapolis Senior Care Solutions (410) 834-1452 annapolisseniors.com PRO

Aging Well Eldercare (301) 593-5285 care-manager.com ASC

Aging Well Eldercare (301) 593-5285 care-manager.com AVP

Aging Network Services (301) 657-4329 agingnetworkservices.com PRO

Senior Solutions, LLC (443) 845-0025 seniorsolutions-baltimore.com AVP

Compassionate Care for Seniors (301) 742-1468 compassionatecareforseniors.com AVP

Mary Petrizzo Compassionate Care for Seniors (240) 688-8059 compassionatecareforseniors.com PRO

Kim Picca

Aging Well Eldercare (301) 593-5285 care-manager.com PRO Ellen Platt The Option Group (410) 667-0266 theoptiongroup.net AVP

Carla Rawlings-Rye Seabury Resources for Aging (202) 364-0020 seaburycaremanagement.org PRO Ann Marie Riehl Ferretto Eldercare Consulting, Inc (410) 661-6720 ferrettoeldercare.com PRO

Jill Rosner

Rosner Healthcare Navigation (410) 591-6378 rosnerhealthcarenavigation.com AVP

Anita Rothwell Rothwell Care Management (202) 368-8042 RothwellCareManagement.com PRO

Jennifer Rynbrandt Ferretto Eldercare Consulting, Inc (410) 661-6720 ferrettoeldercare.com AVP

Jennifer Sapp Aging Services Management, LLC (301) 219-7645 agingservicesmanagement.com PRO

Jennifer Sapp Seabury Resources for Aging (202) 364-0020 seaburycaremanagement.org PRO Heidi Schnapp LMR Elder Care, LLC (973) 533-0839 lmreldercare.com AVP

Erin Seigel Corewood Care (240) 314-9297 corewoodcare.com PRO

Timna Shaw

Rosner Healthcare Navigation (410) 259-8877 rosnerhealthcarenavigation.com AVP

Aging Well Eldercare (301) 593-5285 care-manager.com PRO Wanda Smith JW Smith LLC (240) 375-6440 PRO Karen Sorensen Ella Stewart Care (443) 841-8960 ellastewartcare.com ASC

Jennifer Sherwood

Allyson Stanton Stanton Aging Solutions (443) 812-1028 stantonagingsolutions.com PRO

LaKeisha Swan

Aging Well Eldercare (301) 593-5285 care-manager.com ASC

Advanced Professional = AVP Professional = PRO Associate = ASC

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Jacqueline Tangires

COMPANY

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PHONE WEBSITE LEVEL

The Option Group (410) 667-0266 theoptiongroup.net AVP

Robin Udell Aging Well Eldercare (301) 593-5285 care-manager.com ASC Amy Ullman Aging Well Eldercare (301) 593-5285 care-manager.com PRO

Jessica Young Ferretto Eldercare Consulting, Inc (410) 661-6720 ferrettoeldercare.com ASC

PENNSYLVANIA

Catherine Abreu Navita Health Advocates, LLC (908) 528-3977 navitahealth.com PRO

Kelly Campbell Cardinal Lifecare Planning (724) 487-0519 cardinallifecare.com ASC

Kelly Castner GrayCare by Waverly Heights (610) 667-2838 graycaremanagement.com PRO Rhiann Condon A New Beginning Counseling Service, LLC (724) 504-1281 PRO

Aimee Lynn Curry SAGE Care Advisors (610) 212-3990 sagecareadvisors.com PRO Bonney Dahlgren DosSantos Kith Elder Care (215) 391-0038 kithcare.com AVP

Dana D’Amico Complete Care Strategies (610) 389-8841 completecarestrategies.com PRO Janice Duffin CareDirect (610) 649-2078 caredirect.net AVP

Elizabeth Dunleavy Kith Elder Care, LLC (215) 880-3541 kithcare.com AVP

Cynthia Ellis

Complete Care Strategies (610) 389-8841 completecarestrategies.com ASC

Senior Management Services (717) 235-3008 smseldercare.com PRO Helene Feldman Helene Feldman Inc./Elder Care Mgmt. (215) 483-1231 feldmancare.com AVP Michael Gallagher Geriatric Care Manager (814) 490-2760 AVP Kimberley Gately Brandywine Elder Care Mgmt, LLC (888) 721-1975 BrandywineECM.com PRO Lisa Grillo Catholic Social Services (610) 284-0497 PRO Aimee Gustitis Good Caregiver, LLC (610) 724-8950 goodcaregiver.net PRO Patricia Hanson IKOR of Western PA (412) 275-0345 ikorofwpa.com PRO

Laura Enslen

Beverly Bernstein Joie Complete Care Strategies (610) 265-4300 completecarestrategies.com AVP Sandra Katz Sandra Katz (610) 664-0565 sckphilly522@gmail.com PRO Erin Kershaw Brandywine Elder Care Management, LLC (888) 721-1975 BrandywineECM.com AVP

Virginia Kirk Complete Care Strategies (610) 389-8841 completecarestrategies.com PRO

Deborah Klock DLK Managed Care Solutions, Inc. (610) 631-5689 AVP

Kiralie Konde Generation Crossroads, LLC (267) 546-7551 generationcrossroads.com AVP Louise Kostick Senior Solutions (610) 258-0700 senior-solutions.com AVP Gary Kozick Gary Kozick Elder Care Solutions, LLC (215) 510-8901 garykozick.com PRO

Joan Krechmer

Points of Life Services LLC (717) 880-9420 jkkrechmer@gmail.com AVP Theresa Kuhar IKOR of Eastern Pennsylvania (267) 530-1709 ikorepa.com AVP

Mary Catherine Lain Brandywine Elder Care Mgmt, LLC (888) 721-1975 BrandywineECM.com AVP

C. Barbara LeMunyon Elder Care Advocacy Services, Inc. (215) 357-7200 ecasinc.org AVP Wendy Liebling Liebling Elder Care (610) 733-1473 AVP

Advanced Professional = AVP Professional = PRO Associate = ASC

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PHONE WEBSITE LEVEL

Barbara Lyon BAL Eldercare Management, LLC (623) 824-9799 PRO Dolores Tracey Magid Complete Care Strategies (610) 265-4300 completecarestrategies.com AVP

Carole Mancini Newman Elder Law (215) 534-3612 newmanelderlaw.com PRO

Peggy McFarland Senior Management Services (800) 253-9236 smseldercare.com PRO

Marian Mullahy

Chestnut Hill Hospital, S.B.H.U. (610) 585-2709 chestnuthill.towerhealth.org AVP

Sandy Myers Brandywine Elder Care Mgmt, LLC (888) 721-1975 BrandywineECM.com AVP

Kristy Neff Holistic Aging (412) 486-6677 holisticaging.com AVP

Michael Newell LifeSpan Care Management LLC (800) 808-9844 LifeSpanCM.com AVP

Sonali (Soni) Pahade Aging Advisors (609) 815-5959 agingadvisors.com AVP

Jami Pazuchanics

Optimal Aging Advisors, LLC (724) 470-7517 optimalagingadvisors.com AVP

Holly Reigh A Ray of Care, LLC (814) 826-3926 arayofcare.com ASC

Heather Reilly

Patient Care Advocates (610) 856-1050 patientcareadvocates.com AVP

GrayCare by Waverly Heights (610) 667-2838 graycaremanagement.com AVP C. Denise Rissell

Katherine Rosenblatt Brandywine Elder Care Mgmt, LLC (888) 721-1975 brandywineecm.com PRO

Rebecca Roskey-Brunner

Complete Care Strategies (610) 265-4300 completecarestrategies.com AVP

Mindy Shaw (724) 787-0698 AVP

Jayma Sitton

Whole Senior Care, LLC (267) 997-8866 wholeseniorcare.com AVP

Cynthia Smith A New Beginning Counseling Service, LLC (724) 504-1281 AVP

Janelle Solomon Elevation Home Care Agency (267) 281-7755 elevationhca.com PRO

Deborah Soltis Soltis Senior Care Connections (814) 355-9434 soltisseniorcare.com AVP

Tammy Steier Avail Care Managers, LLC (717) 552-1883 availcare.com PRO

Debbie Thomas SAGE Care Advisors (610) 331-0036 sagecareadvisors.com PRO Susan Weiss-Cedillos AgeWise Family Services (215) 659-2111 agewisefamilyservices.com AVP

Kadie Whalen Complete Care Strategies (610) 389-8841 completecarestrategies.com PRO

Marian Worthington Worthington Home Care Agency, LLC (610) 489-4663 worthingtonhomecare.com AVP

VIRGINIA

Debbie Aggen Caring Considerations (571) 488-9396 caringconsiderations.com PRO

Kathleen Allen Senior Care Management Svcs., LLC (703) 329-0900 seniorcarems.com AVP

Simone Ampaah Independent You (703) 999-3006 independentyou.net ASC

Juyong Armstrong

GeriatriCare Management, Inc. (703) 313-6114 geriatricare.net PRO

Dawn Beninghove Companion Extraordinaire Home Care (804) 752-2205 cenninc.com PRO Kathleen Budzynski Independent You (703) 999-3006 independentyou.net AVP

Kate Caldwell

ElderTree Care Management (703) 424-7575 eldertreecare.com Fellow AVP

Carole Cameron Caring Considerations (571) 237-6158 caringconsiderations.com ASC Susan Cantrell Aging Life Matters (804) 640-3815 PRO

Advanced Professional = AVP Professional = PRO Associate = ASC

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PHONE WEBSITE LEVEL

Sharyn Casapulla PRO

Lindsay Cavanah GeroPartners, LLC (804) 993-4304 geropartners.com PRO

Susan Coughlin Senior Care Solutions LLC (757) 705-6320 susan@seniorcaresolutionsllc.com AVP

Dana Cummings Pathways in Aging (703) 634-3879 pathwaysinaging.com ASC

Corrie Cyre Lighthouse Senior Care Consultants (904) 400-4600 lighthouseseniorcare.com ASC

Katie Davis Journey Together Home Care, LLC (804) 338-9030 journeytogetherhomecare.org ASC

Colleen Dennis Genworth Financial (804) 357-8896 genworth.com AVP

Megan Descutner Golden Pond Elder Care Strategies, LLC (703) 723-3737 goldenpondvirginia.com AVP

Barbie DeVellis Senior Care Consulting, LLC (540) 206-7758 roanokecaremanagement.com AVP

Memella Drake GeriatriCare Management (703) 313-6114 geriatricare.net PRO

Colleen Duewel LionHeart Eldercare & Consulting (703) 677-8319 lionhearteldercare.com AVP

Darby Duke Eldercare Specialists (415) 497-5605 elderspecialists.com AVP

Teresa Dunbar Golden Pond Elder Care Strategies, LLC (703) 723-3737 goldenpondvirginia.com AVP

Negar Ehsani

LionHeart Eldercare and Consulting (703) 677-8319 lionhearteldercare.com ASC

Nancy Fagan ElderTree Care Management (571) 528-2463 eldertreecare.com AVP

Heidi Garvis Caring Considerations (571) 437-9396 caringconsiderations.com AVP

Martha Gaston Seabury Resources for Aging (202) 364-0020 seaburycaremanagement.org PRO Karen Gerndt LionHeart Eldercare and Consulting (703) 677-8319 lionhearteldercare.com PRO

Diana Gilbert Independent You (703) 999-3006 independentyou.net AVP

Bianca Graham-Bruce LionHeart Eldercare and Consulting (703) 677-8319 lionhearteldercare.com PRO

Rebecca Grim Home Care Assistance of Richmond (804) 920-9652 homecareassistancerichmond.com AVP Kelly Halteh Independent You (703) 999-3006 independentyou.net PRO Suzanne Hanas Premier RN Geriatric Care (703) 416-0043 premiergeriatricrn.com PRO

Helen Hipps Independent You (703) 999-3006 independentyou.net AVP

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Professional Assistance May Be the Solution—No Matter What the Problem Is

When it comes to life’s biggest decisions, most challenging transitions, and largest opportunities, we generally turn to professionals for help. From planning a move to planning for the financial future, there are professionals who can help with every step of life’s journey.

With an increasing number of credentialed professionals specifically trained to meet a diverse array of needs, there is generally a professional for that— no matter what that is. Many of these professionals work directly with Aging Life Care Managers ® to help older adults achieve their best quality of life and to

deliver the best possible results for families. In fact, in many instances, care managers will recommend professionals who become a vital part of a client’s care team.

No matter what stage of life you find yourself in or what your age, there is never any reason to face life’s changes and challenges alone. Enlist the help of a professional and get the help you need.

Some of the more prominent categories of professionals are detailed below. The tables on the following pages list dozens of options that are available in these and other categories. For specific information on available services, please contact the individual providers.

Aging in Place Solutions

Need to update your home to meet your changing needs? Want some help running errands? Have medical needs that require special equipment? There are individuals and businesses available to meet all your needs and allow you to remain safely in your home. Successfully aging in place frequently requires additional assistance from professionals to ensure that all daily needs are met and the home remains safe.

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solutions. Help managing the challenges that come with aging or disability is no different. There are many technologies that can help you with all types of needs—from staying in contact with family to hearing better. Technology professionals can help clients find specific technologies that can improve their living environments and their lifestyles.

Downsizing/Moving Solutions

Moving is one of life’s most monumental tasks. Add in the fact that many seniors have been in their homes for two, three, or more decades, and moving becomes even more daunting. Whether you need to declutter and downsize in preparation for a move to a retirement community, or just have your home deep cleaned to provide a safer

living environment, there are professionals available to help. When it comes time to sell the family home, there are also professionals available to prepare the home and ensure that you get top market value.

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Sometimes medical needs require the help of a specialist or a business that caters to specific conditions or illnesses. Professionals can help you with a wide range of needs—from vision services to hospice care to mental health care and everything in between.

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Planning ahead for financial and legal needs is important at every stage

of life, but never more so than during retirement. Financial and legal needs frequently become more complex with age. You may need help with tasks ranging from paying bills and managing paperwork to estate planning and managing Medicaid. Professionals are available who specialize in each of these areas and can make meeting your financial and legal needs easy.

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From Aging Life Care Managers to Elder Law Attorneys to assisted living and homecare providers, all professionals who work with senior clients and their families need specialized training to ensure that they have the most up-to-date information and education. Professionals who train their peers help to ensure that all seniors get the best possible assistance with all their needs.

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If your family has decided that an older adult needs constant care and that living together is probably the best solution, then you may be wondering why any further discussion is necessary. Even if you think it isn’t, consider taking a few minutes to sit down with your loved-one to answer the following questions. Doing this may help prevent misunderstandings in the future.

1. Will home care still be used to care for a loved one? If not, who will take time from their career (family) to care for an aging parent? What will be the trigger to get professional help?

2. How will this affect lost income? Will that person be compensated by the family? Who will relieve the primary care provider when they need a break?

3. Is the home accessible: ramps, railings, stair lifts, spacious bathrooms, etc.? Will there need to be modifications/ renovation? How much will the modifications/renovation cost? Who will pay for them?

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8. Will there always be joint (family) meals? How much time will be spent together daily, weekly, etc.?

9. What household space is available (or can be designated) for private, more

secluded time for everyone in the family?

How will grandparents interact with grandchildren or participate in discipline?

Do family members living together agree on the division of duties? Are there conflicts over tasks, duties & expectations?

Will the family be willing to or need to hire a professional counselor or mediator to resolve issues?

What will the older adult (e.g. grandparent) be able to contribute to the household activities?

Do the grandparents have local opportunities to engage with peers (e.g. senior center)?

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The National Aging Network, headed by the Administration on Aging, includes 56 state Agencies on Aging, 622 Area Agencies on Aging, and more than 260 Native American aging programs. All individuals age 60 and older are eligible for services through this network. Most services are delivered on the local level by Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs).

AAAs are public or private nonprofit agencies designated by a state to address the needs and concerns of all older

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Never want to move? Want to receive the care and support you need in the home you love? Whether you are committed to remaining in your longtime family home or an amenity rich apartment community, there are plenty of options for aging in place. Start here to find them all.

What aging in place options are available and how can they help me?

Home care is a large and diverse field. The basic home care options include companion care, home

healthcare and skilled nursing care .

Companion caregivers serve as surrogate family members and may offer assistance including meal preparation, medication reminders, light housekeeping, transportation and help with exercising.

Home healthcare providers help older adults perform the activities of daily living they are no longer able to complete alone. These may include bathing, dressing, transferring, eating and toileting. Home healthcare providers may also offer some

companion care services.

Skilled nursing services are prescribed by a physician and delivered by a registered nurse. This type of care may include administering injections or medications, wound care, catheter care, respiratory therapy, or other medical tasks.

Adult day care centers offer a variety of programs and amenities for older adults who need care and social opportunities during the day. Many providers offer assistance with the activities of daily living including eating,

walking, toileting and medication management. They also generally offer a diverse schedule of activities including exercise programs.

Villages are communities where residents work together to afford older adults the opportunity to remain in their homes as they age. Older adults receive volunteer support that allows them to maintain their independence. All residents benefit from enhanced multigenerational social connections.

Shepherd’s Centers of America promote aging well in the community by providing lifelong learning, volunteer service, healthy living, and community engagement opportunities for older adults. There are currently 55 community-based Shepherd’s Centers in 17 states, including five in Northern Virginia.

How should I find an aging in place provider?

After selecting the type of provider that best fits your wants, needs and budget, you should start calling individual companies to request additional information. Most providers can offer detailed brochures and easyto-understand financial information.

Given all the options available, older adults and their families can easily age in the place they love—home.

Medicare and Home Care Know the coverage options

When it comes to understanding Medicare coverage, many individuals can find themselves confused by a complex web of information. This especially applies to those who want to know if they are eligible for Medicare coverage when entering a nursing home or receiving home health care. Below is some helpful information on whether you can use your home health care benefits if you have Medicare and what services and products it will cover.

First, you can use your home health care benefits if all of the following applies to your situation. Your doctor must prescribe that you need medical care at

home and create a care plan. The care you need has to be intermittent and in the form of skilled nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy or speech therapy. The home health agency must be Medicare-certified and you must be homebound, or unable to leave the home unassisted.

Once you have established those requirements, it is important to understand what Medicare will actually cover, which includes the following:

• Home health aide services on a parttime or intermittent basis, as long as there is a skilled need

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• Certain medical supplies

• Durable medical equipment (wheelchair, walker, bedside commode, etc.)

Given the services and products that Medicare does cover, it is also valuable to take note of what is not covered. Care that is required 24 hours a day will not be covered. Other services not covered include personal care provided by home health aides such as bathing and dressing, along with homemaker services like cleaning and laundry. Also not included are home-delivered meals.

If you require care that goes beyond intermittent visits for a limited amount of time, or if your needs are not covered by Medicare, an important option to consider is private duty home care. For more information on Medicare coverage, visit medicare.gov.

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What housing options are available and how can they help me?

SMART lifestyle communities are not senior living properties. They are unique housing options that offer excellent locations, lots of amenities and none of the stigma that is too often associated with senior living communities.

Life plan communities are also known as continuing care retirement communities. These communities generally feature care options ranging from independent living to long-term nursing care on one campus. Residents can transfer to higher levels of care as needed.

For older adults who want to leave the burdens of home maintenance behind, independent living communities may be the ideal option. In addition to property upkeep, these communities also generally offer 24-hour security and activities to keep residents engaged. Most independent living communities are rental properties, although some do offer the option for residents to purchase units.

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Individuals who need assistance with the activities of daily living may want to consider an assisted living community. In addition to daily assistance, these communities also offer activity programs to fit the interests of every resident.

Assisted living communities are an important option for older adults who need some level of help on a daily basis. All of these communities offer standard services including daily meals; supervision; security; and help with the activities of daily living, or ADLs. ADLs can include assistance with bathing, dressing and toileting. Some communities also offer help with medication management; transportation services; and coordination of medical, health and dental treatments.

Finally, whether for a short-term rehabilitation or a long-term medical stay, nursing and rehabilitation centers are a vital senior living option. Nursing and rehabilitation centers serve as permanent residences for individuals who are too sick or frail to live at home. They are also ideal for short-term stays for individuals who are recovering after a surgery or an illness.

How should I find a housing option?

After selecting the type of community that best fits your wants, needs and

budget, you should start calling individual properties to request additional information. Most communities can provide detailed brochures, helpful websites and easy-to-understand financial information.

If the thought of moving and downsizing is overwhelming, there are professionals available to help with every step of the process. Please see our moving and downsizing section.

Finding the right community will lead to a happier and healthier life, as well as added peace of mind for family caregivers.

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Many factors affect brain health, and research demonstrates that certain activities appear to slow cognitive decline, including exercise, adequate sleep, social interaction, and cognitive engagement (also called cognitive stimulation). One study found that mentally intact individuals in their 70s and 80s were asked how frequently they participated in six

activities that required active cognitive engagement—reading, writing, doing crossword puzzles, playing board or card games, engaging in group discussions, and playing music.

An article from Harvard Health Publishing mentioned the study and said, “In the following five years, those who placed in the highest third in terms of how often they engaged in mentally stimulating activities were half as likely to develop mild cognitive impairment as those in

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The Hidenwood 39 757-930-1075 Newport News rui.net/the-hidenwood u u u Hunters Woods at Trails Edge 41 703-429-1130 Reston integracare.com u u u

The Kensington Falls Church 43 703-665-3273 Falls Church thekensingtonfallschurch.com u u The Kensington Reston 43 571-570-9569 Reston kensingtonreston.com u u Paul Spring 39 703-768-0234 Alexandria rui.net/paul-spring u u

The Residence at Colvin Mill 41 703-223-5226 Great Falls integracare.com u u Tall Oaks Assisted Living 33 703-834-9800 Reston talloaksal.com u u Westminster at Lake Ridge 35 703-496-3400 Lake Ridge inglesideonline.org/westminster-lake-ridge u u u u u

The Westmont at Short Pump

804-495-8880 Short Pump rui.net/the-westmont-short-pump u u u

The Wellington at Lake Manassas

540-682-7500 Roanoke rui.net/woodland-hills u u u

703-468-2750 Gainesville rui.net/the-wellington u u u Woodland Hills

PURPOSEFUL LIVING

Founded in 1982, Retirement Unlimited, Inc. is owned and operated by the Virginia families of Fralin and Waldron. Led by its third generation of Fralins and second generation of Waldrons, RUI continues the tradition and value of delivering a lifestyle that our residents have earned and deserve. Our communities allow residents to age-in-place by offering Independent/Residential Living, Assisted Living, and memory care - Inspiritás – as well as a full spectrum of life enrichment Signature Programs including RUI University, lifelong learning, and continuing education programs.

24/7 on-site licensed nurses and full-time management nurses Delicious, nutritious meals prepared by our Taste of RUI Executive Chef, served in a restaurant-style setting with tableside beer and wine service A full life enrichment calendar

LUXE Unlimited – Full service salon and spa RUI FIT programming and gym Physical, occupational and speech therapy on-site Housekeeping and laundry services

Scheduled transportation

All utilities including cable and Wi-Fi RUI University programming and classroom for continuing education

Leash on Life – Pet concierge services

Spacious studios, one bedroom, and two bedroom apartments, many with full kitchens Residential living, assisted living and Inspiritás – memory care

Options for Memory Care

For older adults with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, moving to a residential memory care facility may be the best option. These communities can offer varying levels of care, depending on the needs of the patient. They also offer valuable peace of mind for family members and caregivers. Before selecting a community, potential residents and their families should carefully evaluate their current and future care needs. Consumers should also familiarize themselves with the wide variety of community options available.

Life Plan Communities

These communities provide a full range of care options from independent living to nursing care. Residents with memory care needs would generally move in while they are still healthy and progress to higher levels of care.

Assisted Living

Assisted living facilities offer additional support for residents, including assistance with the activities of daily living. Many assisted living facilities offer services specifically designed for people with dementia.

Skilled Nursing Facilities

These communities offer round-theclock care for patients. Some nursing homes have specialized units and specially trained staff to accommodate the needs of patients with dementia.

Special Care Units

Special Care Units, or SCUs, are also called memory care units and are designed to meet the specific needs of individuals with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. These units are often located within other residential care options. SCUs generally offer other specialized services, including highly trained staff and activities designed for individuals with varying stages of dementia.

Source: Information adapted from the Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz.org).

Your Partner inMemory Care

Communities Designed with Exceptional Care in Mind.

Staying true to the vision and feel of each unique area, our award-winning senior living communities offer spacious and well-appointed apartments, restaurant-quality dining, 24-hour care, and all of the latest technology.

Serving the Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care needs of seniors in Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia, our communities provide the personalized care each resident deserves.

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Partners

Corporate Partner: A Corporate Partner is a non-voting industry supporter of the Aging Life Care Association® (ALCA) who is not solely in the direct practice of Aging Life Care™/care management as defined by ALCA, but has an interest in the field, including elder law attorneys, physicians, educators, researchers, employees of home health agencies, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, manufacturers or distributors of durable medical equipment or other products or services related to the care of elders.

Administrative Partner: An Administrative Partner is a non-voting industry supporter of the Aging Life Care Association® (ALCA) who is a non-practicing professional (such as marketing staff and administrators) who are part of an Aging Life Care™ business.

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CORPORATE PARTNER - PLATINUM

Age Friendly Advisor agefriendly.com

Right at Home, Inc. rightathome.net

CORPORATE PARTNER - GOLD

Senior Helpers seniorhelpers.com Arosa arosacare.com

Flying Angels flyingangels.com MapHabit, Inc. maphabit.com

Mom's House momshouse.com

CORPORATE PARTNER - BRONZE

A Long Term Companion alongtermcompanion.com

Advanced Nursing and Home Support advancedhomesupport.com

Dementia Society of America dementiasociety.org

FirstLight Home Care firstlighthomecare.com

Hero Health, Inc. herohealth.com/ALCA

CORPORATE PARTNER

Aging & Amazing agingamazing.org

Alerta Family, Inc. alertafamily.com

Bay Village bayvillageassistedliving.com

Brightview Senior Living brightviewseniorliving.com

Capital City Nurses capitalcitynurses.com

CarePlus Home Health, Inc. careplusinc.com

eHomeHealthCare eHomeHealthCare.com

Exton Senior Living extonseniorliving.com

CORPORATE PARTNER (continued)

Glen Mills Senior Living glenmillsseniorliving.com

Greystone Program at Friends Hospital greystoneprogram.org

Griswold Home Care NoVA West griswoldhomecare.com/novawest HandsFree Health shop.handsfreehealth.com/alca Hunters Woods at Trails Edge hunterswoodsattrailsedge.com

KB Healthcare Services kbhealthservices.com

Kensington Park Senior Living kensingtonparkseniorliving.com

Liberty Lutheran libertylutheran.org

LL Medico llmedico.com

Mobility Doctor mobility-doctor.com

Osmo Advisory osmocares.com

Paragon Assisted Living ThePotomacHouse.com

RAZ Mobility razmobility.com

Stack Labs Inc., dba StackCare stack.care

The Kensington Falls Church thekensingtonfallschurch.com

The Kensington Reston kensingtonreston.com

The Providence Fairfax watermarkcommunities.com

The Residence at Colvin Run theresidenceatcolvinrun.com

Tribute Home Care - Baltimore tributehomecare.com

Tribute Home Care LLC tributehomecare.com

Versally Inc. versally.com

ADMINISTRATIVE PARTNER

Carole Watson - Aging Well Eldercare care-manager.com

Sandi Rosengart - Elder Care Consultants eldercc.com

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Live Your Best Life at Home

BAYADA provides help with personal care and household tasks so you can remain living safely and independently in the comfort of home.

The BAYADA Difference:

Yes, it takes a village, and our village is here for yours

Welcome to Kensington Senior Living

““Together is a wonderful place to be.”” —— A.A. Milne

Kensington Senior Living is a wonderful place where togetherness is a feature of every day. Here, we infuse our communities with shared smiles and hugs, memories and dreams, and challenges and triumphs.

We are a united family of families —— ready and willing to blend ours and yours, with a promise of uncompromising commitment to excellence in care and service.

A spirit of collaboration is a fundamental part of the Kensington Senior Living experience, along with deep respect for the unique needs and preferences of residents and

their families. We integrate kindness, respect and companionship into a comprehensive spectrum of clinical support. We accommodate seniors who are single or coupled up, who need light assistance or complex medical care, and whose memories are sharp as a tack or fading with time.

Our independent living, assisted living and memory care services are multi-faceted and easily personalized. Our team is best-in-class, with hearts that are open and arms outstretched. We are a big family...a community...a village. And there’’s plenty of room. Please join us.

Get in touch to learn more about a Kensington Senior Living community near you. Ask about the many ways we uphold our promise ““to love and care for your family as we do our own.””

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WE CAN HELP...

Ask a Dementia-related question, find resources, and learn more about the syndrome called Dementia. Videos, blog posts, definitions, Member Directory, social media and many other resources to help point you in the right direction for times when you face Dementia, as an individual or family.

DementiaSociety.org PO Box 600, Doylestown, PA 18901 | 1-800-DEMENTIA®

Based in Bucks County, PA, we are a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit supported entirely by individuals, families, foundations, and businesses. We receive zero government funding. Programs: Awareness | Information | Life-enrichment

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