Inside This Guide
Research. Search. Identify. The ALCA Resource Guide was designed to help individuals find the resources they need to plan for senior living or navigate through challenges associated with aging. The guide features both expert articles and detailed listings. The unbiased articles are written by professionals to educate consumers about all the options available to help seniors and their families. The comprehensive listings provide all the information consumers need to find a professional or organization to meet their unique needs.
Research aging services and complete your search for the right provider all in one place. Turn the page to get started. Aging Life Care Resources
Understand Aging Life Care™ ................................................................ 2 Aging Life Care Association Code of Ethics............................................ 3 Six Hidden Costs to Caring for an Aging Parent..................................... 4 Living Well While Caring for Aging Parents ............................................ 6 ALCA Knowledge Areas.......................................................................... 24 How to Find an Aging Life Care Professional™ Near You...................... 8 Complete listings of Aging Life Care Professionals in the Mid-Atlantic... 10 – 23
Elder Law Resources
How Care Managers and Elder Law Attorneys Work Together............... 27 Elder Law Listings .................................................................................. 28-29 Financial Planning Resources How to Financial Advisors and Care Managers Work Together.............. xx How to select a Financial Advisors.......................................................... xx Financial Advisor Listings........................................................................ xx
Aging Life CareTM is a trademark of the Aging Life Care Association. Only ALCA Members are authorized to use this term to identify their services. AGING LIFE CARE PROFESSIONALTM is a trademark of the Aging Life Care Association. It is an indication of membership in ALCA, and only ALCA Members are authorized to use this term.
The Aging Life Care Association™ Florida Chapter does not endorse or recommend any commercial products, processes, or services.
www.alcaflorida.org • Florida Chapter • Aging Life Care Association
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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 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 not pleased with current care providers and requires advocacy. • 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. Thank you to the Aging Life Care Association™ for permission to share this information. You may learn more about Aging Life Care™ at aginglifecare.org.
The Aging Life Care Association™ Florida Chapter does not endorse or recommend any commercial products, processes, or services.
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Florida Chapter The Aging Life Care Association (ALCA) developed the standards of practice and code of ethics to guide Aging Life Care Professionals in their daily professional and business practices. Additional information, as well as the full code, is available on ALCA’s website: aginglifecare.org.
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 decision-making 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.
The Aging Life Care Association™ Florida Chapter does not endorse or recommend any commercial products, processes, or services. www.alcaflorida.org • Florida Chapter • Aging Life Care Association
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How to Find an Aging Life Care Manager™ Near You All Aging Life Care Managers™ have similar skill sets, but the care managers best equipped to help you are the ones in your area. Aging Life Care Managers are experts on the resources available in their various geographic regions. We have done our best to group the Mid-Atlantic Aging Life Care Association (ALCA) members into geographic regions based on the states served (Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and DC), but many of our members serve large areas that include several jurisdictions. For instance, some care managers in Pennsylvania also serve border areas over the state line in Delaware, and vice versa.
Regions served by the Florida chapter
To make sure that an ALCA member serves your exact area, you can: 1. Check their website to verify service area. 2. Go to aginglifecare.org and click on the FIND AN AGING LIFE CARE EXPERT button. For best results, particularly in more rural areas, enter your zip code and use as wide a search radius as possible, 25 miles or more. 3. Call the Aging Life Care Professional nearest your area. If they aren’t able to help you, they will direct you to another ALCA member who can!
WHY CHOOSE AN AGING LIFE CARE MANAGER? ALCA promotes the highest standards of practice. Membership in ALCA is open only to qualified individuals with specialized degrees and experience in human services, including social work, psychology, gerontology or nursing. Those who are at the Advanced Professional level of membership hold one of four ALCA-approved certifications. Only members of ALCA can call themselves Aging Life Care Managers. Aging Life Care Managers have diverse experiences, credentials and backgrounds. Many are licensed in their state in specific fields (such as nursing or social work). Aging Life Care Managers may call themselves professionals, consultants, advisors or by other titles. All care managers do not specialize in all areas of aging life care. When looking for a care manager, find
out his/her areas of expertise. You will want to hire someone who regularly handles clients with needs similar to yours. Aging Life Care Managers who primarily work with older adults bring more to their practice than an expertise in geriatrics. They bring a deep knowledge of aging issues that allows them and their staff to overcome the myths related to aging and focus on the problems at hand. At the same time, they have tremendous experience working with resources in your community. They are fully aware of real life problems, health and otherwise, that emerge as individuals age and the tools that are available to address those issues. They are also connected with a community of social workers, nurses, psychologists, elder law attorneys, advocates, and other elder care professionals who may be of assistance to you.
The Aging Life Care Association™ Florida Chapter does not endorse or recommend any commercial products, processes, or services.
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QUESTIONS TO ASK WHEN LOOKING FOR AN AGING LIFE CARE MANAGER It is important for consumers to ask questions. Some of these include:
Florida Chapter The Florida Aging Life Care Association members are grouped by region to make finding a professional in your area easier.
• What are the primary services provided by your agency/business? • How many Aging Life Care Managers are in your agency/ business? • Is there a fee for the initial consultation and, if so, how much? • What are your professional credentials? • Are you licensed in your profession? • How long have you been providing aging life care or care management services? • Are you available for emergencies? • Does your company also provide home care services? • How do you communicate information? • What are your fees? (These should be provided to the consumer/ responsible party in writing prior to services starting.) • Can you provide me with references? The answers to your questions will assist you in determining whether a particular Aging Life Care Manager or agency/business has the qualifications important to you for a successful relationship. If you have a specific issue that requires immediate attention, be sure to inform the Aging Life Care Manager of this during the initial conversation. The Aging Life Care Association™ Florida Chapter does not endorse or recommend any commercial products, processes, or services. www.alcaflorida.org • Florida Chapter • Aging Life Care Association
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Aging Life Care Association™ (ALCA) Membership Levels
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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.
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.
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
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
Membership Levels at a Glance
• Advanced Professional - PRO • Professiona -PRO • Associate - ASC • Student - STU • Emeritus - EMR
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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 non-voting 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 non-voting 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.
Florida Chapter
Membership Directory Name
Company
Phone
Website
Level
elderadv.com
PRO
Central Region
Patrice Antony BS, PT, GCS
Elder Advocates, Inc.
(407) 898-9080
Catherine Marie Atwood BA, RN, CCM, CDMS
CMA and Associates
(407) 931-0340
AVP
Victoria Baize MSW
All About Aging, LLC
(863) 206-7265
allaboutagingllc.com
PRO
RR Care Management, LLC
(407) 602-8177
rrcaremanagement.com
PRO
Kizzy Caldwell LMSW
Christine has extensive experience working with and improving the lives of older adults in health care, home care, and community based settings. A non-profit, Seabury Care Management assists clients and families to navigate complex situations and live with independence and dignity. Our work includes assessments & care planning, consultations, advocacy, crisis intervention, education, information/ referral, placements and collaboration with guardians/conservators. Kristi Catallo RN, CMC
SeniorBridge
seniorbridge.com
AVP
Cameron Group Aging Life Care Services (888) 896-2010
thecamerongroup.us
AVP
Cameron Group Care Management Services (407) 896-2010
thecamerongroup.us
AVP
allaboutagingllc.com
PRO
Dawn Cerra-Kitt BSW, MS, CMC Valerie Chessman RN, CCM Gail Cole MSW
(407) 623-3454
All About Aging, LLC
Gwynne DuBose BA, NCG, CMC
DuBose Care Management, LLC
Catherine Dunlap MSW
The Cameron Group
(920) 246-4917
(407) 247-6146
AVP
(407) 896-2010
PRO
thecamerongroup.us
Jan Ellis RN, CDMS, CCM
J. Ellis and Associates
(407) 247-6539
AVP
Rebecca Fierle BA
Geriatric Management
(407) 895-0504
RebeccaFierle.com
PRO
Gloria Gluskin MSW, LCSW, CMC
FHL Care Management
(407) 415-8682
FHLCaremanagement.com
AVP
GeriOptions
(646) 251-1790
gerioptions.com
AVP
Linda Goldsmith LCSW, CSW-R, C-ASWCM
Atlas Aging Life Care Management
(954) 334-5821
atlascaremanagement.com.
AVP
Barbara Herrington MA, CMC
Doris Haas RN, CCM, CMC
All About Aging, LLC
(863) 557-7604
allaboutagingllc.com
AVP
Sharmalee Jones MSG, MPA, CMC
All About Aging, LLC
(863) 866-1130
AVP
American Geriatric Care Group
(386) 248-1919
AVP
Cheryl Jordan MS, RN, CMC
(321) 253-6330
oneseniorplace.com
AVP
Carolyn La Londe MSW, CMC
Beth Kramer RN, CMC
Cameron Group Aging Life Care Services (407) 896-2010
One Senior Place Care Management
thecamerongroup.us
AVP
Gwen Ledene BSN
Compassionate Management Care, Inc.
(321) 427-9067
www.indequest.com
PRO
Aging Wisely, LLC
(727) 447-5845
agingwisely.com
AVP
Juliet Lewis MA, CMC, CCM Paula Liu RN
Paula R. Liu, RN, Care Manager Patient Advocate (352) 638-5865
PRO
Kathy Lord RN, CMC
(407) 896-2010
Anne Lucas MS, CMC
AHL Inc.
(407) 361-8426
ahlinc.net
AVP
Aging Resources & Care Management
(352) 291-7662
phhp.ufl.edu
AVP
Keith Meneskie BS, MHS, CRC, CMC Amy Cameron O’Rourke MPH, NHA, CMC Carol Pearson RN, BA Dianne Reynolds BSN, MA, RN, CMC Sara Rodriguez MS, CMC Misty Rogers BS Catherine Rowlands MBA, MT, NHA, CMC
Cameron Group Aging Life Care Services (407) 896-2010 Senior Planning Solutions FHL Care Management, LLC FHL Care Management
thecamerongroup.us
AVP
(352) 857-6883
ASC
(407) 545-4430
AVP
FHLCaremanagement.com
(407) 310-4848
AVP
The Cameron Group
(407) 896-2010
www.thecamerongroup.us
ASC
Total Long-Term Care Cons. Svcs., Inc.
(321) 752-0995
tlcconsultantservices.com
AVP
Advanced Professional = AVP
Professional = PRO
Associate = ASC
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Florida Chapter
Membership Directory Name
Company
Phone
Website
Level
(407) 896-2010
thecamerongroup.us
ASC
Northeast Region
Emily Shay
The Cameron Group
Susan Thornton RN
Atlas Care Management, LLC
(844) 226-1537
atlascaremanagement.com
ASC
Sherry Vogel MSW
Aging Care Partners
(863) 370-4003
agingcarepartners.com
PRO
FHL Care Management
(407) 437-7683
fhlcaremanagement.com
AVP
caretimeflorida.com
AVP
Thelma Woolridge BA, MA, RN, CMC Patricia Yancey RN, CMC
CareTime Elder Care Management Services, LLC (352) 624-0570
Cindy Flowers BA, MS, CMC
Comfort Keepers
Adria Green BA, CMC
Elder Care of Alachua County
(352) 331-7760
comfortkeepers.com
AVP
(352) 265-9040
AVP
(352) 317-0415
ASC
Gregory McGann MED,MSW,LCSW,CASWCM OMEGA Counseling & Care Management (352) 375-8301
AVP
Diana Molimock BS
PRO
Carolyn Lukert BA, MBA SeniorBridge
(904) 398-9098
seniorbridge.com
Kathryn Murphy MSN, RN, CMC
(904) 230-9220
AVP
Bonnie Rouls RN, BA, CCM
(904) 662-0166
AVP
Sunshine State Consulting for Elderly, LLC (904) 386-6470
ASC
Midge Santo BSN
Southeast Region
Kimberly Aloya MSW, CMC Ferial Andre RN, CCM
Elderoptions Regal Care Management
(954) 802-6258
elderoptionsinc.com
(561) 499-8382
AVP AVP
of experience a clinical worker in various Juanita Arms RN, MS, CMC • Wendy has over Firstatfifteen RN Careyears Management Services as (954) 486-1990 socialfirstathealthcare.com
AVP
Maureen Baeringer RN, CMC
medical andAdvanced residential including hospitals, retirement communities and skilled Elena Baba MBA, RN, CCM, CDMS Healthsettings, Services Consulting, Inc. (305) 790-7845 AVP nursing facilities. • Wendy can assist families with planning, complete comprehensive in-home assessments, coordinate and arrange supportive services, facilitate family meetings, and provide advocacy within the healthcare system.
Deborah Barfield BHS, CMC, RNC Rona Bartelstone LCSW, CMC Meryl Berdugo BS
Elysian Senior Services, Inc.
(561) 301-7699
elysianseniorservices.com
AVP
SeniorBridge
(561) 575-5619
seniorbridge.com
AVP
OurAging Senior Options, Inc.
Sandra Bingham Campion BA, MS, NCC, CMC
La Posada Health Center
(954) 553-1664
AVP
(561) 372-8026
ASC
senioroptionsfl.com
(561) 254-7665
AreRN, you overwhelmedNursing by elder care issues? The Straticare team is here to help. Monique Biondolillo BSN, MSN, CMC Caresultants (954) 290-4697
We facilitate difficult family to guide and your loved ones through Amy Bloom LCSW, CLCP, C-ASWCM Chai conversations Care Inc. (954)you 252-6920 the journey of aging. We are committed to preserving family relationships, providing emotional support and direction, and ensuring that your loved ones are being appropriately and compassionately cared for. With Straticare, you can find peace, knowing your loved one is getting the care they deserve.
John Boden BA, CMC
ElderIssues, LLC
Advanced Professional = AVP 8
(561) 265-0016
Professional = PRO
elderissues.com
Associate = ASC
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AVP AVP AVP
Florida Chapter
Membership Directory Name
Company
Phone
Website
Level
Southeast Region
Deborah Ann Bomentre RN, CLNC, CMC H. Vicki Brail LCSW, CCM, CDMS
Firstat RN Care Management Services
(954) 486-1990
firstathealthcare.com
AVP
Vicki Brail & Co.
(305) 271-5500
geriatriccaremiami.com
AVP
Christine Brannigan BSN, RN, CCM
(561) 354-8155
AVP
Erin Britton RN, CCM
(561) 684-9000
AVP
Firstat RN Care Management Services
MaryEllen Brown BSN, RN, CCM
Care Management Partners, Inc.
Rose Campellone BS
firstathealthcare.com
(954) 558-5048 caremanagementpartners.com
Special Care Services
(772) 222-7301
specialcareservices.com
Lori Canter MSW, CMC
Goodman JFS of Broward
(954) 370-2140
jfsbroward.org
Rene Darsey Carr RN
Parental Care Consultants, Inc.
Jerie Charnow MSW
(516) 375-1875
ltcamerica.com
(954) 609-7648
atlascaremanagement.com
ASC
Elder Care Consultants of South Florida, LLC (561) 429-8226
eldercaresouthflorida.com
PRO
lovingage.net
AVP
LovingAge
(954) 256-8088
Care Central Home Health Services, Corp (954) 709-8179
Sarah Elmasian MS, NCG
Private Guardian, Inc.
Dawn Epstein BS, MACP
Alzheimer’s Care Resource Center
(772) 334-3000
privateguardian.net
(954) 474-3364
Kathleen Franzone BSN, RN, CMC
(954) 801-7735
Atlas Care Management
atlascaremanagement.com
Jenni Frumer MSW,MS.Ed,LCSW,LMHC Alpert Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Palm Beaches, Inc. 684-1991
PRO PRO
(561) 703-7143 alzheimerscareresourcecenter.org PRO
Harriet Franco-Weiner BA
PRO AVP (561)
ASC
Janice Frydman BSN, RN, CMC
SeniorBridge
Services/Services
(561) 338-9399 seniorbridge.com/SeniorBridge-Private-Pay-
AVP
Linda Gaibel MSW, LCSW, CMC Jayne Gassman PHD, CMC
PRO
LTC America, LLC
Luann DaSilva BS, OTR/L, CCM Clover Dixon RN
AVP
Atlas Care Management
Kathy Cole RN Pam Dannelevitz RN
(561) 799-2755 parentalcareconsultants.com
AVP
Senior Care Consultants
(561) 445-2732
AVP
Care Management of the Palm Beaches, Inc. (561) 336-4544 caremanagementofthepalmbeaches.com
AVP Shari Geller BS, MSW, CMC
Senior Options, Inc.
(800) 585-6720
Michelle Goldberg Ph.D, CMC
Elder Options, Inc.
(954) 438-8530
AVP
Laura Gray MBA, LPN, CMC
LMJ Management Consulting, Inc.
(772) 528-1082
lmjmanagement.org
AVP
Charlen Helwig RN, BS, CCM
Firstat RN Care Management Services
(561) 929-4131
firstathealthcare.com
AVP
Meredith Hirsch MSW
AVP
(954) 242-6245
ASC
Sara Hornor MS
(571) 389-5667
PRO
Nancy Ann Joyce RN, CCM
Firstat RN Care Management Services
(954) 486-1990
firstathealthcare.com
AVP
SeniorBridge
(954) 431-0660
seniorbridge.com
AVP
(561) 775-3130
turningpointeservices.com
AVP
Christina Kantrowitz MSW, CSW-G, CASWCM Elizabeth Katz MS, CMC, CSA Linda Katz RN, CMC Harvey Kaufman MSW, ACSW Julie Knoess BSW Cindy Kramer BA, RG
Elder Options
senioroptionsfl.com
TurningPointe Senior Services, LLC Senior Care Consultants
(561) 252-0706
AVP
Gerico-Geriatric Care Management
(561) 329-7526
PRO
Elder Resources Unlimited, Inc.
(561) 753-3839
PRO
Elder Solutions, Inc.
(954) 533-6884
PRO
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Florida Chapter
Membership Directory Name
Company
Phone
Website
Level
Southeast Region
Mark Leibovitch MSM, CMC
Senior Care Strategies
(561) 852-0411
seniorcarestrategies.com
AVP
Robin Levine BSN, MA, RN
RN Consulting Services, Inc.
(954) 592-1602
rnconsultingservices.com
PRO
Senior Care Planning
(954) 806-6035
seniorcp.com
AVP
Firstat RN Care Management Services
(772) 299-7990
firstathealthcare.com
AVP
Marlene Lieberman BS,MSW,NHA,CSA,CMC Dolores LoMonaco RN, CMC Roberta Markow RN, CMC, CCM
Geriatric Care Management of the Florida Keys (305) 304-3462 keysgeriatriccaremanagement.com AVP
Risa Marks MSW, CMC
Elder Options, Inc.
(954) 612-1829
elderoptionsinc.com
AVP
Connie McKenzie RN, CMC
Firstat RN Care Management Services
(954) 486-1990
firstathealthcare.com
AVP
Kim Miller BSN, MSN, CMC
SeniorBridge
(954) 423-2217
seniorbridge.com
AVP
Debra Miller BS, CMC Debra Moler RN, BSN, CMC Kevin Moore BA, CMC Lisa Murphy LPN
Counselcare for Elders, Ltd.
(847) 845-7112
eldercare-help.com
AVP
Firstat RN Care Management Services
(954) 486-1990
firstatrncare.com
AVP
Firstat RN Care Management
(954) 486-1990
firstatrncare.com
AVP
Atlas Care Management
(844) 226-1537
atlascaremanagement.com
ASC
(786) 581-9837
integratedcaremgt.com
PRO
Elizabeth Nanni OTR/L
Integrated Care Management
Louise Newbery RN, C
AssureCARE Management Services, Inc.
Cheryl Parker BSN, RN, CMC Karen Parparian MS,CRC,CCM,CVE,CMDS Diane Saketkhou BS, CCM, RPH Pamela Salomone-Martin RN, CMC Bobbie Schwaninger ARNP, CMC Amy Seigel BSN, RN, CCM, CRRN Jean Sibery RN, NG, CMC
(561) 998-4144
PRO
Firstat RN Care Management Services
(954) 486-1990
firstathealthcare.com
AVP
Lighthouse of Broward
(954) 463-4217
lhob.org
AVP
United Eldercare Services
(561) 989-0611
bocahomecareservices.com
ASC
Critical Care Management, LLC
(561) 767-0143
rncaremanage.com
AVP
Geriatric Care Associates
(561) 239-5008
gcareassociates.com
AVP
Advocare Elder Care Management
(561) 266-3489
caremanage.com
AVP
(561) 277-9544 preferredlifestyleservices.com
AVP
Stephanie Swerdlow LCSW, CMC
Elder Options, Inc.
(954) 981-2341
AVP
Arlene Teichberg MSW, PHD, ACSW, CASW
Senior Connections
(561) 499-3312
Judith Uzzi LCSW, CMC Maribel Valmocina MSN, ARNP, CDE Seng Vasquez RN Linda Waidelich MSN, RN, CMC, CLNC Patricia Waldron RN, CCM Jennifer Weems MS
Preferred Lifestyle Services
MorseLife/ Just Checking
elderoptionsinc.com
(561) 209-6174
morselife.org
Marina’s Home Health Agency & Company (305) 947-6855
Lydia Zaccaro RN Sheryl Zoldan LMSW
PRO
Atlas Care Management, LLC
(844) 226-1537
atlascaremanagement.com
ASC
Linda Waidelich, Inc.
(954) 629-7918
mynursingservices.com
AVP
Active Healthcare Solutions, LLC
(561) 302-6496 activehealthcaresolutionsllc.com
Alpert Jewish Family & Children’s Services (561) 238-0237
Maxine Wolgin BA, CMC
AVP
Alpert Jewish Family Service
www.jfcsonline.com
PRO PRO
(561) 684-1991
AVP
Horizon Care Services
(561) 776-7757
horizoncareservices.com
PRO
Senior Options, Inc.
(561) 372-8026
senioroptionsfl.com
PRO
Southwest Region
Cynthia Auskamp BSN, CMC
Lee Memorial Health System
(239) 225-7700
leememorial.org
AVP
Christina Austin BSW, LSW, MA, CSWCM Senior Care Choices of Lee Memorial Health System (612) 396-5473 leememorial.org/homehealth/hhchoices. asp
AVP
Advanced Professional = AVP
Professional = PRO
Associate = ASC
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Florida Chapter
Membership Directory Name
Company
Phone
Website
Level
Tampa Bay Region
Wendy Boaz-Hayes AS, RN, CMC
SWFL Geriatric Care Management, LLC
(239) 450-1490 swflgeriatriccaremanagement.com AVP
Jeannie Coleman BA, CMC
(239) 209-0593
AVP
Linda Cramer BS, MPAHA, CMC
(239) 603-9068
AVP
MyCareManager
Stephen Ferrante MD
A Beautiful Life Care Management
Juanita Hahn RN, BS, MPA, CCM Janet Kunz BS, RN, CSA, CMC Donna Levy BSN, MS, RN Dawn Moore RN, CMC
(239) 272-5092
ASC
(239) 287-9201 seniorcarefamilyservicesinc.com
AVP
Aging Interventions, LLC
(941) 249-1629
agingswfl.com
AVP
Focus On Senior Care, LLC
(239) 287-5906
focusonseniorcare.com
AVP
Senior Care Family Services
Karen Jellerson MSW,LCSW,CASWCM,CSWG
mycaremanagernaples.com
Avow Concierge Care Management
(239) 261-4404
Senior Care Choices Geriatric Care Management Lee Memorial Health Systems
PRO
(239) 340-4676
AVP Emily Reese MA, CMC
(239) 994-4354
Barbara King Ringgold BSN, RN, CMC
(239) 287-9201
SeniorCare Family Services, Inc.
Anita Robberson RN
Able Healthcare Services
Jewelyn Sims RN, MSN, MBA, CCM Jill Summerscales BS Jane Thomas BSED, MSN, RN, CMC Jeanne Ann Wendland RN, CMC
seniorcarefamily.com
(239) 437-2434 ablehealthcareservices.com
AVP PRO
Sunshine Aging Care Solutions
(239) 472-3300
Sunshineaging.com
AVP
MyCareManager
(239) 285-3313
mycaremanagernaples.com
PRO
SeniorBridge
(239) 584-5004
seniorbridge.com
AVP
MyCareManager
(239) 537-8585
mycaremanagernaples.com
AVP
Tampa Bay Region
Deborah Angelo BSN, MPH, RN, CCM
AgeWell, Inc. of the Gulf Coast
(888) 387-8380
Deena Balogh BS, CMC
Silver Wings Care Management
(727) 236-8527 silverwingscaremanagement.com
Barbara Barden BSN, MSN, RN
Donna Diotalevi & Associates, Inc.
Liz Barlowe MA, CMC Ellen Buckley CMC
Barlowe & Associates
agewellinc.com
Sue Chaffman MA, CRC, CCM Linda Chamberlain BA, JD, CMC DeeWynn Cox MA, CMC
(727) 392-0825
BarloweAndAssoc.com
AVP
(727) 392-0825
barloweandassoc.com
PRO
West Florida Care Management
(727) 595-8825
west-fl-care-manager.com
AVP
Aging Wisely, LLC
(727) 447-5845
agingwisely.com
AVP
Chart Your Own Course, Ltd. Co
Donna Diotalevi RN, CCM, CRRN
AVP
Barlowe and Associates
Care Management Service Professionals, LLC (813) 615-1110
Joanna Davis BA, CMC
AVP
(813) 654-4499 eldercaremanagementoftampabay.com PRO
Care Management Service Professionals, LLC (813) 615-1110
Arthur Camp MS
AVP
Donna Diotalevi & Associates, Inc.
(727) 842-3344
resource4seniors.com
AVP AVP
(813) 654-4499 ElderCareManagementofTampaBay.com
AVP Carole Edwards BA, MS, CMC
Aging Wisely
(727) 447-5845
www.agingwisely.com
AVP
Kelli Jeanne Edwards BA, MA, CMC
Chart Your Own Course, Ltd. Co.
(727) 842-3344
resource4seniors.com
AVP
Heidi Lynnette Elpers BSW, CMC
Chart Your Own Course, Ltd. Co.
(727) 842-3344
resource4seniors.com
AVP
Aging Care Advocates Inc.
(813) 246-4120
agingcareadvocates.com
AVP
resource4seniors.com
AVP
wishes4wellness.com
AVP
Genevieve Faulk MSW,LCSW,CASWCM, CMC Melanie Fernandez MA, CMC Laura Freed AAS,BS, RN, CTRS,CCM
Chart Your Own Cource with Care Resources (727) 842-3344 Wishes 4 Wellness Care Management
Advanced Professional = AVP
(727) 365-0942
Professional = PRO
Associate = ASC
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Florida Chapter
Membership Directory Name
Company
Phone
Website
Level
West Coast Region
Mary George MA, CMC
STR, LLC
Lynn Henderson RN, BSN, CMC Cindy Hillman LPN
Donna Diotalevi & Associates, Inc. Barlowe & Associates
(813) 927-6116 eldercaremanagementoftampabay.com AVP (727) 392-0825
barloweandassoc.com
Doris Hogan
(813) 486-0554
Teresa Jackson BS, MAG, CMC
(727) 286-3220
Aging Care Advocates, Inc
Mary Lasseter BA, BS, MBA, CCM
Donna Diotalevi & Associates, Inc.
AVP
agingcareadvocates.com
ASC AVP
(813) 654-4499 ElderCareManagementofTampaBay.com
AVP Susan Lewis BA, CMC
Aging Wisely, LLC
(727) 447-5845
agingwisely.com
AVP
Karla Lindeen BS, MBA
St. Mark Village
(727) 698-7440
stmarkvillage.org
PRO
Adam Mullikin BS-OT, CMC
(727) 204-9442
agingwisely.com
AVP
Barbara Riley-Baker BA, MA, CMC, CPG,CDP Senior Care Consulting-Tampa Bay, Inc.
Aging Wisely
(727) 736-8231
seniorcareconsulting.net
AVP
Marci Sadorf RN, CMC
(727) 288-7630
thepalmsoflargo.com
AVP
The Palms of Largo
Malissa Saveski BSW Julie Scott BS, CMC, CCM Lory Smeltzer BA, MPH, CMC, CDP
(586) 292-1221
PRO
Aging Wisely, LLC
(727) 447-5845
agingwisely.com
AVP
Advanced Senior Solutions, Inc.
(727) 443-2273
advsrs.com
AVP
Cristina Spiegel
(813) 957-8108
Mary Womble BSW, CMC
(727) 842-3344
Chart Your Own Course, Ltd. Co.
resource4seniors.com
AVP
West Coast Region
Vicki Alkire NMG, CMC, CPHQ
Viable Alternatives, Inc.
Nancy Bobbitt BS, PT, CMC
Senior Healthcare Management
Dorthy Burns RN, BSN, MSN, CCM Kristen Cole RN, BSN, CMC
SeniorBridge Advocare Senior Care
Isabelle DeRoy RN, LHRM, MA Denise Drabik MSW, LSW, CASWCM Rhoda Goldberg BA, CMC, OT
(941) 921-1962
viablealternativesinc.com
(941) 284-2755 (321) 728-9530
seniorbridge.com
AVP AVP AVP
(941) 780-4338
AVP
CareNation
(941) 961-0585
carenationlbk.com
PRO
Senior Crossroads of Florida, Inc.
(941) 921-0776
SeniorCrossroadsFL.com
AVP
We Care Elder Services, Inc.
(941) 360-9393
wecarelderservices.com
AVP
Andre Hall BA, CMC
Goldenbrook Consulting
(850) 380-0459
goldenbrook.org
AVP
Gail Inglis RN, CMC
Custom Care Management
Lesli Kelsey RN, BSN, CCM, CRRN Pamela Lasko MSW Barbara Levison MA, MSW, CMC Lorraine Livingston MSN, RN Jayne Mayers MA
Medical Links, LLC
(941) 484-8666
Jewish Family & Children’s Service Proeger & Associates Proeger & Associates, Inc. Elite Aging
Nancy Menard BSN, RN, CCM Pamela Overton RN
(941) 497-2735 customcaremanagement.vpweb.com AVP
Commonwells Case Management
medicalLinksite.com
AVP
(941) 366-2224
www.jfcs-cares.org
PRO
(941) 351-3640
proegerassociates.com
AVP
(941) 351-3640
proegerassociates.com
PRO
(941) 228-7895 innovativeagingsolutions.com
PRO
(908) 531-7091
AVP
Pamela Overton and Associates, Compassionate Care Management
(941) 928-1036
PRO Cynthia Palmieri BA, CMC
CPA Secure Aging
Advanced Professional = AVP
(941) 761-9338
Professional = PRO
cpasecureaging.net
AVP
Associate = ASC
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Florida Chapter
Membership Directory Name
Company
Phone
Website
Level
proegerassociates.com
AVP
Pennsylvania
Charlene Proeger PHD, LMFT, CMC Aileen Ruess
Proeger & Associates Caregivers Assist
Suzanne Wernicke RN, BC, CCM Mindy Zelitt BSW, MA, CMC
(941) 351-3640
(850) 533-5353
GPS Care Management
(941) 955-0304
gwcasemanagers.com
AVP
Proeger & Associates, Inc.
(941) 351-3640
proegerassociates.com
AVP
Out of State
Beth Barrett BS, RN
Health Care Bridges, LLC
Rosinell Craig M. Education Pam Feinberg-Rivkin RN, BSN, CCM, CRRN Brandy Gregg AA, BS, CMC
(603) 252-2520
My Cielo Blue
(501) 223-5280
mycieloblue.com
PRO
Feinberg Consulting
(877) 538-5425
feinbergconsulting.com
AVP
Senior Care Solutions Online
(352) 219-4070 seniorcaresolutionsonline.com
AVP
The expertise of Aging Life Care Managers can be summarized into 8 knowledge areas. They include: Health and Disability - Aging Life Care Managers attend doctor appointments and facilitate communication. These professionals help determine types of services – including home health and hospice – that are right for a client and assist in engaging and monitoring those services. Financial - Services may include reviewing or overseeing bill paying or consulting with a client’s accountant or Power of Attorney. Housing - Aging Life Care Managers help families and clients evaluate and select the appropriate level of housing or residential options. Families - Aging Life Care Managers help families adjust, cope and problem-solve issues surrounding long-distance and in-home caregiving. Local Resources - Aging Life Care Managers know the local resources in their communities like the back of their hands and know how services are accessed. Advocacy - Aging Life Care Managers are strong and effective advocates for clients and their families, promoting the client’s wishes with health care and other providers, ensuring that client’s needs are being adequately addressed. Legal - Aging Life Care Managers refer to legal experts, like elder law attorneys, estate planners, and Powers of Attorney. Crisis Intervention - Aging Life Care Managers offer crisis intervention when it is needed. For families that live at a distance, this can be a much-needed 24/7 emergency contact. Thank you to the Aging Life Care Association™ for permission to share this information. You may learn more about Aging Life Care™ at aginglifecare.org.
Advanced Professional = AVP
Professional = PRO
Associate = ASC
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How Care Managers and Elder Law Attorneys Work Together Partnering our way through happily ever afters and the occasional horror story
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by Buckley Fricker, J.D., CMC
Elder Law attorneys focus much of their time on drafting documents to ensure for quality of life through Advance Directives. They also make sure the financial picture is handled according to the client’s needs. From revocable or irrevocable trusts to Power of Attorney documents (POAs) to naming joint or successor agents, Elder Law attorneys can handle all the legal needs of seniors and their families. Some Elder Law attorneys also act as a variety of agent-types, just like family members of clients. They can serve as Guardians Conservators, POAs, and Trustees (hereafter simply known as “agents”). Sometimes the client’s family members are available to serve as agents, and do a great job. There are plenty of happily ever afters out there. Other times, though, there are no suitable family members available, either because there actually are none, or because they aren’t “suitable.” “Un-suitable” can result in a wide variety of scenarios, some of which are sadly comparable to either dark comedies or horror stories. Enter the Aging Life Care Manager also known as Care Managers or Geriatric Care Managers (GCMs). Aging Life Care Managers are professional guides and advocates for families who are caring for older relatives or disabled adults. On the national level, these professionals are represented by the Aging Life Care Association. Elder Law Attorneys Hiring Care Managers One common joint effort between Care Managers and Elder Law attorneys 14
occurs when the Elder Law attorney is the agent for an individual client. The attorney agent hires and directs the Care Manager to assess the client and come up with a care plan. Once the attorney approves the care plan, he or she hands the Care Manager the power of implementation. The Care Manager sets off on their gallant horse to ensure the best possible care for the client over sometimes quite treacherous terrain. Care Managers are often called upon to mediate family feuds, locate the best placement or secure home care for a client. They also make sure that care plans continue to be the best fit over time, as well as change course when needed. They make and attend appointments and procedures. Finally, they are the advocates in all sorts of circumstances: medical, entitlement benefits, social and emotional wellbeing and more. Planning Ahead for Care Management Needs A growing trend is for people who are having Estate Planning and Advance Directives drafted by an attorney to include language in anticipation of needing a Care Manager in the event of incapacity. For instance, a Care Manager may be needed if there is an illness or disability that leaves an individual unable to manage his or her own care. Many people realize that their “agent-family-memberin-charge:” a) likely has a job and a family of their own, and b) doesn’t happen to be an expert on elder care. Planning for the inclusion of a Care Manager’s assistance, if needed in the future, can be accomplished through elder law documents. Some documents can
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“direct” the agent to hire a Care Manager (meaning the agent pretty much has to hire one), and some documents state the agent “may” hire one. This distinction can have to do, for example, with whether the document is a POA, with “may/ suggest” type language, or a Trust, with “may, direct, or shall type language.” The estate planning client who may be interested in including Care Management planning should discuss reasons for differences in wording with their attorney. Scenarios where such a discussion may be necessary could include: the Client’s level of confidence in the agent (will they really do what I want them to?), or the client’s confidence in the future care budget (will my funds support making my agent hire a Care Manager, or should I just suggest it)? The Client-Centric Approach Whether through planning documents to arm the client with tools like Care Management Experts, or by hiring one themselves in their capacity as an agent, Elder Law attorneys can literally save the day. The Aging Life Care Association has a cavalry of Care Managers ready to make that happen. Thank you to the Aging Life Care Association™ for permission to share this information. You may learn more about Aging Life Care™ at aginglifecare.org.
Florida Chapter Name
Company
Phone
Website
CELA
(713) 660-9595
molly@wrightabshire.com
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Wright Abshire, Attorneys Fayette County Office (713) 660-9595
molly@wrightabshire.com
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(713) 660-9595
molly@wrightabshire.com
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Wright Abshire, Attorneys The Woodlands Office (713) 660-9595
molly@wrightabshire.com
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Texas
Molly Abshire, CELA Molly Abshire, CELA Molly Abshire, CELA Molly Abshire, CELA
Wright Abshire, Attorneys Wright Abshire Attorneys
Chapter President, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys; Past Chair, Elder Law Section of the Maryland State Bar Association; State Advisory Council on Quality Care at the End of Life. Scope of Work: Medicaid Planning · Elder Care Issues · Wills & Trusts · Guardianship · Powers of Attorney · Advance Directives · Probate Stephanie Allala Sandra Ard Michele Audet
Stephanie Townsend Allala, PLLC Ard Law Firm, PLLC Law Office of Michele Audet, PC
Carol Bailey
Law Offices of Carol Bailey
Edwin Baker
Baker & Baker, PC
Richard Barron Henry Bauman, CELA G. Beaudry
(915) 533-0007 stephanie@elpasoelderlaw.com (713) 429-0218
sandy@ardlawfirm.com
(817) 292-2000 micheleaudet@sbcglobal.net (361) 814-9200
carol@carolbaileylaw.com
(361) 985-2226 edwinbaker@bakerselderlaw.com
Attorney at Law
(903) 564-3663 rbarron@texaselderlawattorney.com
Brown, Bauman & Smith, PC
(903) 597-6333 chuckb@brownbaumansmith.com
Winn, Beaudry & Winn
(214) 969-0001
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gwb@winnbeaudrylaw.com
Our Elder Law Attorneys, Social Workers and Nurse help families plan for, pay for and secure quality care while preserving your assets. Offices located in Arlington, VA, Bethesda, MD & Washington, DC. Call Today for a Complimentary Consultation! Richard Behlmann Lynn Bencowitz Joshua Benn Monica Benson, CELA Kelley Bentley, CELA Carol Bertsch, CELA
Behlmann Law Firm, LP Attorney at Law The Benn Law Group Katten & Benson
(281) 398-0088 rbehlmann@behlmannlaw.com (409) 835-3456
(817) 263-5190 mbenson@kattenbenson.com
Roberts Markel Weinburg Butler Hailey, PC 281-207-7697 Law Offices of Carol Bertsch
lynnbencowitz@gmail.com
(979) 393-0345 josh@mySouth Central Chapterlawyer.net kbentley@rmwbhlaw.com
(210) 892-4555 cbertsch@assistingseniors.com
Robert Bond
Bond Law Firm
(281) 448-4100
bond44@flash.net
Janet Boyanton
Attorney at Law
(972) 298-6111
jboyanton@swbell.net
Brown & Lacallade, P.C.
(512) 330-9802
DickBrown@Lawyer.com
Dick Brown Susan Bulgawicz
Bulgawicz Law Firm
(713) 429-1388
susan@bulgawiczlaw.com
Law Offices of John Burns, PLLC
(512) 615-1244
John@johnburnslegal.com
Elizabeth Camp
Ard Law Firm, PLLC
(713) 429-0218
elizabeth@ardlawfirm.com
Dan Campbell
Brooks & Campbell
(940) 696-5015
cdancampbell1@aol.com
Rigby, Rigby & Cavers
(713) 600-4700
Cavers@rigbylaw.com
John Burns
Shannon Cavers Cara Chase
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Naman, Howell, Smith & Lee, PLLC (254) 755-4100 x4323 chase@namanhowell.com
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Florida Chapter Name
Company
Phone
Website
(972) 996-2540
lchavero@leulawfirm.com
CELA
TEXAS
Laura Chavero
Leu & Peirce, PLLC
Charles Churchwell
Churchwell & Merlo, PLLC
214-619-1276
cscjrlaw@gmail.com
Martin Cirkiel
Cirkiel and Associates, PC
(512) 244-6658
marty@cirkiellaw.com
Henry Claeys
Henry F. Claeys II, PC
(800) 204-4656 x1
hfc@hfclaeys.com
Michael Cohen
Michael B. Cohen & Associates
(214) 720-0102 mike@dallaselderlawyer.com
Jennifer Coulter
Townsend Allala & Associates
(915) 533-0007
jen@elpasoelderlaw.com
Marilyn Coyne
Attorney at Law
(936) 321-8835
mcoyne@consolidated.net
Rabalais Law
(972) 560-6288
justin.crain@gmail.com
John Dantche, Attorney At Law
(936) 539-0023
jdantche@earthlink.net
Law Offices of Randy Drewett, PC
(409) 833-4000
randy.drewett@gmail.com
Attorney at Law
(817) 605-8880
steve@lawyerearly.com
Wright Abshire, Attorneys
(713) 660-9595
joy@wrightabshire.com
Ensign Law Firm. PC
(806) 373-7705
meoffice@arn.net
Ezell & Ezell, PLLC
(956) 425-2000
julie@ezell-legal.com
Justin Crain John Dantche Randy Drewett, CELA Steven Early Joy Eckelkamp, CELA Mark Ensign Julie Ezell-Perez Brian Fant
Law Offices of Brian H. Fant PC Farrell & Pak, PLLC
(512) 323-2977
cfarrell@txelderlaw.com
Liza Farrow-Gillespie
Farrow-Gillespie & Heath LLP
(214) 361-5600
liza@fghlaw.net
Jeannine Flynn
Law Office of Jeannine C. Flynn
(713) 521-3303
jeannineflynn@aol.com
Thomas Ford
Law Firm of Thomas A. Ford, Jr.
(972) 618-3900
tom@fordandwatts.com
Cathy Fowlkes
Fowlkes Hall, PC
(325) 437-4365
cfowlkes@fowlkeslaw.com
Lee Franks
Franks & Pleasant, LLP
(806) 368-8805
lee@fplawteam.com
Robert Freedman
Mulder & Freedman, P.C.
(713) 721-5657 Rmfreedman@mulderfreedman.com
Moore & Frink, PLLC
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(214) 220-3268 brian.fant@brianfantlaw.com
H. Clyde Farrell, CELA
Brian Frink
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(903) 876-5086
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brian@moorefrinklaw.com
Maryland Law Firm • Estate Planning • Estate Administration Probate • Elder Law • Estate planning documents • Avoid impoverishment from nursing home costs • Long Term Care Planning • Medicaid Applications • Preserve assets and obtain Long Term Care • Plan to avoid guardianship • Wills • Trusts • Power of Attorney • Medical Advance Directive • Living Will • Many locations throughout Maryland with conference rooms for meeting. Terry Garrett Amanda George Holly Gilman Michele Goldberg Michael Graham
The Garrett Law Firm, PLLC
(512) 800-2420 garrettlawfirm@sbcglobal.net
Wright Abshire Attorneys, P.C.
(713) 660-9595 amanda@wrightabshire.com
Gilman & Associates, P.C.
(512) 469-9450
holly@hgilmanlegal.com
Law Office of Michele K. Goldberg
(713) 218-8800
lawmkg@sbcglobal.net
The Graham Law Firm
Kerri Graham
Graham & Theander, PLLC
Andrea Gray
Nathan Ziegler and Associates
Tina Green, CELA
Capshaw Green, PLLC
(214) 599-7000 mgraham@thegrahamlawfirm.com (281) 940-3000
kerri@gtkatylaw.com
(806) 765-8801 a.gray@westSouth Central Chapterlaw.com (903) 223-9544 tgreen@capshawgreen.com
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Florida Chapter Name
Company
Phone
Website
CELA
Texas
Jacob Hale
The Hale Law Firm PC
(214) 446-5080
jacob@thehalelawfirm.com
John Hale
The Hale Law Firm, P.C.
(214) 446-5080
johale@thehalelawfirm.com
Hammerle Finley Law Firm
(972) 436-9300
vnh@hammerle.com
Shekinah Hammonds
Law Office of K.T. Whitehead
(210) 930-4300
None
Glenn Handley
The Handley Law Office PLLC
(281) 703-3616 HandleyLawOffice@yahoo.com
Virginia Hammerle
John Laster is licensed in Virginia, Maryland and DC. He focuses on estate planning and administration, as well as special needs concerns. He is a founding member of NAELA. John serves on the board of CLA, an organization serving the needs of persons with intellectual disabilities; and he has taught Aging and Law at Georgetown Law School. Jason Hanna
The Bond Law Firm
(281) 448-4100
jacehanna@gmail.com
George Harris
Harris Law PLLC
(817) 781-4642
info@harrisatty.com
Susanne Harrold William Hayes Kimberly Hegwood Vance Hendrix
Law Office of Susanne Bonilla Harrold, P.C. (361) 947-7002
sbonillalaw@yahoo.com
Hayes & Wilson, PLLC
(713) 880-3939
bill@hayeswilsonlaw.com
Hegwood Law Group, PLLC
(281) 218-0880
kim@hegwoodlaw.com
Vance E. Hendrix, PC
(903) 944-7800 vancehendrixpc@gmail.com
Leigh Hilton
Leigh Hilton, Attorney
(940) 387-8800
leighahilton@gmail.com
Mark Hobbs
Johnson Hobbs Squires LLP
(254) 732-2242
mhobbs@jhsfirm.com
Michael Holland
The Holland Law Firm
Patrick Hubbard
Patrick G. Hubbard, Attorney At Law
David Hurst
David M. Hurst, P.C.
(713) 522-4242 mlh@thehollandlawfirm.com (281) 358-7035 phubbard@patrickhubbardlaw.com (325) 672-6676
david@dhurstlaw.com
Kristen Ishihara
Ross & Shoalmire, LLP
(903) 212-7313 kristen@rossandshoalmire.com
Mary Alice Jackson, Fellow
Mary Alice Jackson, P.C.
512-499-0049
maj@majackson.com
Attorney at Law
(713) 880-8105
lvjennett@comcast.net
Laura Jennett Marcie Johnson
Richard P. Johnson, P.C.
(972) 497-1010 Marcie@richardjohnsonlaw.com
Richard Johnson
Richard P. Johnson, PC
(972) 497-1010 richard@richardjohnsonlaw.com
Donald Jones
The Jones Law Firm
(214) 220-2132
djones@wandjlaw.com
Chrys Jones
Chrys Jones, Attorney at Law, PLLC
(817) 938-7500
chrys@chrysjoneslaw.com
Jessica Jones Steven Katten
The Law Office of Jessica R Jones, PLLC (713) 594-1367 jessica@jessicarjoneslaw.com Katten & Benson
(817) 263-5190 skatten@kattenbenson.com
Charles Kennedy
Charles Kennedy, PC
(817) 795-8843
ckennedy@birch.net
Gregory Kimmel
Allen - Lottmann - Kimmel, PC
(903) 534-0006
greg@allenlottmann.com
Jessica Kludt
Townsend Allala & Associates
Tim Ladyman
Ladyman Law Office
(325) 676-5775
ladyman@ifsabilene.com
Charles Lance
Law Office of Charles Lance
(512) 868-2224
lanceelderlaw@verizon.net
Lee & Desenberg,PLLC
(713) 275-8450
slee@ldbusinesslaw.com
Attorney at Law
(713) 529-5900
clesher@lawlesher.com
Stephen Lee Christina Lesher
(915) 533-0007 jessica@elpasoelderlaw.com
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Company
Phone
Website
CELA n
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Lori Leu, CELA
Leu & Peirce, PLLC
(972) 996-2540
lleu@leulawfirm.com
Stephen Livens
Livens Law Firm
(817) 545-3425
slivens@livenslaw.com
Virginia Lootens
Virginia L. Lootens, PC
Renee Lovelace, CELA Todd Marquardt
The Lovelace Law Firm, P.C. Marquardt Law Firm, P.C.
(713) 622-6606 virginia_lootens@yahoo.com (512) 858-0707
rclovelace@aol.com
(210) 870-6835 todd@marquardtlawfirm.com
Koren Martin
(512) 630-0755
koren@kmartinlaw.com
Pi-Yi Mayo, CELA
(281) 421-5774
pi-yimayo@pi-yimayo.com
Catherine McCartney
Attorney at Law Law Office of Cathy McCartney, PLLC
Mandy McCary
McCary & McCary PC McCoy Law Firm
(903) 935-1190 Sheliamccoy@sbcglobal.net
Phillip McCrury
Shannon, Gracey, et. al.
(817) 877-8142 pmccrury@shannongracey.com
John McNair, CELA Matt Mercer Andrew Middleton Marilyn Miller, CELA Sally Mirabella
Arthur McLain PLLC Underwood Perkins, P.C. McMahon Surovik Suttle, PC
(830) 798-2420
mknaron@hotmail.com
(832) 532-8177
lance@arthurmclain.com
n
(972) 661-5114
jmcnair@uplawtx.com
n
(325) 676-9183 mmercer@mcmahonlawtx.com
Michael W. Middleton, P.C.
(979) 695-2726
andrew@mwmpc.com
Attorney at Law
(512) 894-0319
mgmesq2@prodigy.net
Law Offices of Donald L. Wyatt, Jr., PC
n
(830) 265-6350 mccartneylaw@outlook.com
Shelia McCoy Arthur McLain, CELA
n
n
(281) 419-8733 sally.mirabella@wyattpc.com
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Hammerle Finley Law Firm
(972) 436-9300
tmm@hammerle.com
Law Office of Sandra S. Moore-Duarte
(915) 920-0903
smdlawfirm@aol.com
R. Hal Moorman
Moorman, Tate, et al.
Sharma Moriarty
Nathan Ziegler and Associates
(979) 836-5664 hmoorman@moormantate.com (806) 765-8801 s.moriarty@westSouth Central Chapterlaw.
com Robert Morris
Ostrom Morris, PLLC
(713) 863-8891
Robert Morris
Hammerle Finley
keith@ostrommorris.com
(972) 436-9300
rsm@hammerle.com
Paula Mrozek
(832) 622-6953
mrozep@cpchem.com
Melissa Myers
StoneMyers Law PLLC
(512) 553-9095
melissa@stonemyers.com
Natalie Myers
Attorney
S. Clinton Nix Lori Noack-May Angela Odensky
Bradbury & Nix Cadence Bank, N.A.
(214) 282-5300 natalielawpractice@gmail.com (325) 673-7317
nix@bradburylawfirm.com
713-275-3920 lori.noackmay@cadencebank.com
The Law Office of Angela Odensky, PLLC (713) 344-0730
angela@odenskylaw.com
Lauren Olson
Leu & Peirce, PLLC
(972) 996-2540
lolson@leulawfirm.com
Alison Packard
Packard Law Firm
(210) 340-8877
alisonpackard@gmail.com
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Florida Chapter Name
Company
Phone
Website
Farrell & Pak PLLC
(512) 323-2977
bpak@txelderlaw.com
Level
Texas
Bliss Pak Christopher Parvin
Emmert & Parvin, LLP
(469) 607-4503
chris@emmertparvin.com
Henry Paup
Attorney at Law
(817) 737-5020
staff@pauplaw.com
Erin Peirce
Leu & Peirce, PLLC
(972) 996-2540
epeirce@leulawfirm.com
Christopher Peterson
Peterson Law Group
(979) 703-7014
chris@brazoslawyers.com
(281) 469-0499
jan@janicepickettlaw.com
Janice Pickett Tony Pillow Rebecca Pitts
Law Office of Janice M. Pickett Ross & Shoalmire, LLP
(903) 223-5653 kline@rossandshoalmire.com
Drake Law, PLLC
(512) 593-8177
rebecca@ldrakelaw.com
Franks & Pleasant, LLP
(806) 368-8805
laurabeth@fplawteam.com
Bryn Poland
Law Office of Pi-Yi Mayo
(281) 421-5774
bryn@pi-yimayo.com
Paul Premack, CELA
The Premack Law Office
(210) 826-1122
paul@premack.com
Laura Beth Pleasant
Eric Pullen
Attorney at Law
n
(806) 355-8147 epullen@amaeelderlaw.com
James Rainey
Rainey & Rainey Attorneys at Law, LP
(254) 752-8644
raineylegal@yahoo.com
Elisa Rainey, CELA
Rainey & Rainey Attorneys at Law, LP
(254) 752-8644
elisarainey@yahoo.com
n
M. Elizabeth Raxter, CELA
Law Office of Elizabeth Raxter, PLLC
(512) 398-6996
eraxter@tx-elderlaw.com
n
Dianne Reis, CELA
Attorney at Law
(972) 381-8500
Stephen Rigsby
Attorney At Law
(361) 576-2733
sprigsby@sbcglobal.net
Jack Robinson
Law Office of Jack Robinson
(972) 772-6100
jack@jackrobinson.com
Colleen Root
Law Offices of Colleen Campbell Root
(281) 589-7646
lderlaw@comcast.net
Marian Rosen
Marian Rosen & Associates
(713) 222-6464
marian@marianrosen.com
John Ross Vivian Ross-Bennett
Ross & Shoalmire, LLP
(903) 223-5653 john@rossandshoalmire.com
Vivan E. Ross-Bennett, Attorney At Law
(512) 330-4099
vrblaw@earthlink.net
Richard Rousseau
Criss & Rousseau Law Firm
(254) 699-9999
rousseaur@aol.com
J. Christopher Sanders
Sanders & Associates, P.C.
(214) 360-0500
jccs1@swbell.net
Marsha Schiller-Lunde
Baird, Crews, Schiller & Whitaker, PC
(254) 743-7330 marshaschiller@bcswlaw.com
Ross & Shoalmire, LLP
(903) 223-5653 lisa@rossandshoalmire.com
Lisa Shoalmire Patricia Sitchler, CELA Jeff Skarda
Law Office of Patricia Flora Sitchler
(210) 816-1761
patricia.sitchler@gmail.com
Attorney at Law
(713) 223-5301
jskarda@airmail.net
Amanda Skeen
Skeen Law
L. Darlene Smith
Crain, Caton & James
Mark Smith Neal Smith Alisa Starbird Scott Stebler Darrell Stewart Nancy Stone Stancy Stribling
n
n
(210) 273-0275 amandamarie.sg@gmail.com
Heard & Smith, LLP
(713) 752-8640
dsmith@craincaton.com
(210) 904-3200 atysmith@heardandsmith.com
Brown, Bauman & Smith, A Professional Corporation (903) 597-6333 neals@brownbaumansmith.com Alisa Terrell Starbird, P.C.
(254) 965-5800
alisa@starbirdlaw.com
Stebler & Sulak, PLLC
(512) 368-9323
scott@steblersulak.com
Law Office of Darrell G. Stewart, PLLC
(210) 826-3063
dgs@lodgs.com
Attorney at Law Hobson, Stribling & Carson
(713) 434-6310 nstone@eldercarelawyer.org (915) 351-9886
sstribling@hscllp.com
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Florida Chapter Name
Company
Phone
Website
(512) 368-9323
sarah@steblersulak.com
Level
Texas
Sarah Sulak
Stebler & Sulak, PLLC
Emily Taylor
Wright, Abshire, Attorneys, PC
(713) 660-9595
etaylor@wrightabshire.com
Christy Theander
Graham & Theander, PLLC
(281) 940-3000
christy@gtkatylaw.com
Gaye Thompson
Thompson & Tiemann, LLP
(512) 335-6800 gthompson@elderlawlink.com
Alicia Thompson
The Mahon Firm, PC
(817) 251-9228 athompson@mahonfirm.com
Stephen Turkett
Turkett Law Offices
(817) 769-2750 steve.turkett@turkettlaw.com
John Vermillion
The Vermillion Law Firm, LLC
(972) 386-4560
info@vermillionlawfirm.com
David Voeller
The Voeller Law Firm
(210) 651-3851
dvoeller@voellerlaw.com
James Voeller
The Voeller Law Firm
(210) 651-3851
jvoeller@voellerlaw.com
Craig Watson, CELA
Craig W. Watson, Attorney at Law
(903) 813-8500
craigwatson@cableone.net
W. Albert Weatherly
Attorney At Law, PLLC
936-564-5142
aweatherly@sbcglobal.net
Rick Weaver, CELA
Shannon Gracey
(817) 638-9016 rweaver@shannongracey.com
The Weeks Law Firm, PLLC
(214) 269-4290 attorney@weekslawfirm.com
Tresi Weeks Judi Wells K.T. Whitehead, CELA, Fellow
Skelton Slusher Barnhill Watkins Wells, PLLC (936) 559-7960 Attorney at Law Hayes & Wilson, PLLC
(713) 880-3939
lisa@hayeswilsonlaw.com
Chris Wright
Welch & Wright, PLLC
(806) 372-3100
chris@welchlaw.net
Wright Law Firm, LLP
(214) 780-9696 paul@thewrightlawyers.com
Wesley Wright, CELA Wesley Wright, CELA Wesley Wright, CELA Wesley Wright, CELA Donald Wyatt Wendy Yates Stacy Yates O. Henry (Mike) Young Dana Zachry Nathan Ziegler
Wright Abshire, Attorneys
n
jwells@skeltonslusher.com
(210) 930-4300
Lisa Wilson Paul Wright
n
n
(713) 660-9595
wes@wrightabshire.com
n
Wright Abshire, Attorneys Fayette County Office (979) 278-4095
wes@wrightabshire.com
n
(713) 660-9595
wes@wrightabshire.com
n
Wright Abshire, Attorneys The Woodlands Office (936) 273-2773
wes@wrightabshire.com
n
Wright Abshire Attorneys Donald L. Wyatt, Jr. PC
(281) 419-8733
don.wyatt@wyattpc.com
Moorman Tate Haley Upchurch & Yates, L.L.P. (979) 836-5664 x5624 yates@moormantate.com Coats | Rose O. Henry (Mike) Young, PC Katten & Benson Nathan Ziegler & Associates
(713) 653-7379
syates@coatsrose.com
(325) 672-5100 jeannie@mikeyounglawfirm.com (817) 263-5190 dzachry@kattenbenson.com (806) 765-8801 n.ziegler@westSouth Central Chapterlaw.com
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