Executive Director and Geriatric Care Manager

Hello!

At 18 years old, I had my own apartment, purchased a car myself, an old Ford Falcon station wagon (it was a bit dilapidated, but I loved that car) and I put myself through nursing school.

I worked 21 years at Genesee Hospital in Rochester NY, serving as a nurse’s aide in orthopedics, a secretary in the coronary care unit, a staff nurse in dialysis, and a year later the nurse manager of dialysis. I worked there for 11 years until I needed major surgery and decided to go part time to raise my children. I did a year in ambulatory surgery, and transferred to the mental health unit. I left Genesee Hospital shortly before it started downsizing.

My major surgery was a matter of having my hips replaced. I know first-hand what joint replacement is like, something many seniors experience as well.

During this time, my own mother developed Alzheimer’s dementia. She and I struggled with her declines and changes for 12 years in a nursing home. Families and seniors appreciate that I know first hand what this situation is like.

My next employment was 9 years as an instructor for adults wishing to become home health aides. The bulk of their training pertained to working with seniors. The home care industry seems to be ever shifting, and this department was closed in favor of one central training area.

It was at this time I decided to go into geriatric care management. I felt that my many varied experiences prepared me for this position. And now I’ve worked 10 years as a geriatric care manager. I love making a difference. I love my job, but most of all, I am grateful for, and respect, my families and seniors.

I look forward to meeting you!

• Founder and Facilitator for Better Business Partners Serving Seniors
• Member:  GRAPE (Greater Rochester Area Partnership for the Elderly
• Member:  Monroe County Hoarding Task Force BNI