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New Member Spotlight – Helena Wallace, The Option Group

May 20, 2024 — Helena Wallace, MHA, MSHS, became a member of the Aging Life Care Association® and Mid-Atlantic Chapter in April of this year. Let’s get to know Helena! Helena joined The Option Group in January 2024 as part of their Care Management team. She has over 15 years of experience in healthcare and specializes in Gerontology. As... Read More

When Professional Life and Personal Life Meld

September 22, 2023 — My Dual Role: The Professional and The Daughter A good portion of my time is spent reassuring older adults and their family members that I understand what they are going through. I am a Clinical Social Worker with a 30-year career in working with older adults and their family members. The primary focus of my... Read More

Member Spotlight – Sonja Barsky

August 9, 2023 — Sonja Barsky is a Board Certified Patient Advocate and NP and is the founder of Patient Advocacy for Total Healthcare (PATH). She is a solo practitioner serving individuals in DC, Maryland, and Virginia and covers all counties. Sonja joined the Aging Life Care Association® in March 2023. Let’s get to know more about Sonja! What... Read More

Member Spotlight – Tori Goldhammer

July 12, 2023 — Tori is the owner of Living at Home Consultations, LLC and provides Aging Life Care™ services to older adults in Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, New Jersey, and New York. Let’s get to know Tori! What led you to the field of Aging Life Care and why did you join ALCA? I have been an... Read More

New Member Spotlight – Janet Carter, Corewood Care

December 8, 2022 — Please welcome Janet Carter to the ALCA Mid-Atlantic Chapter and DC Unit!  She’s part of dedicated team of care managers at Corewood Care who provide assistance and support to home-bound clients in DC and Montgomery County. Janet’s Aunt Helen was a care manager in Prince George’s County and told her she was called to this... Read More

New Member Spotlight – Terri Lemere Healthy Home Living Solutions, LLC

October 19, 2022 — Please welcome Terri Lemere with Healthy Home Living Solutions, LLC – A solo practitioner who specializes in home safety, home modification and aging in place and practices in  Frederick, Montgomery, Washington, Howard, Carroll Counties in Maryland. Terri has been offering home safety assessments and aging in place consultation services in her business for the last... Read More

Corporate Partner Spotlight – TMZO USA (Seni Brand)

October 26, 2021 — Please welcome TZMO USA, Inc (Seni Brand) as a new corporate partner with ALCA. Seni products are available nationwide. Jennifer Margrey is the TZMO representative to ALCA. She tells us “the full breathability and super absorbency features of Seni products help incontinent clients of care managers live life with more dignity and confidence with less... Read More

Corporate Partner Spotlight – HandsFree HealthTM

October 23, 2021 — Please welcome a new corporate partner to ALCA –  HandsFree HealthTM, a company in operation throughout the US. HandsFree HealthTM offers WellBe®, a voice activated virtual assistant and smart watch that provides caregiver communications so they can help manage a loved one’s care by staying informed and connected with text alerts and hands free calling... Read More

Corporate Partner Spotlight – Seni USA

October 20, 2021 — Please welcome Seni USA and Laurie Gredlein to ALCA. Seni USA manufactures Premium Adult incontinence products. They are operational in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and some New England states. Laurie tells us their products are fully breathable and allow people to sleep through the night, which helps the patients, their loved ones and caregivers.... Read More

Corporate Partner Spotlight – Aging in Place Essential Toolkit

October 20, 2021 — Please welcome Aging in Place Essential Toolkit™ as a new corporate partner, to ALCA.  Aging in Place Essential Toolkit is an online service located in Glastonbury CT. Ira   The online toolkit provides information for unpaid family caregivers who might be in need of an Aging Life Care Specialist. Ira W Yellen, Founder and President,... Read More