It all starts with a thorough understanding of options that are available to you. Each type of home or community is surveyed on the basis of care, style and quality. Then, applying her knowledge of state mandates and guidelines for care and potential provider resources, she maintains a pool of residential care homes and larger senior communities in your target area.

With this background information at hand, she then assists you with an initial survey of your unique circumstances and senior care needs.

Careful consideration is given to these important aspects of your situation:

Initial senior care need assessment

Location of family members and services

Desirable living/care/home "style"

Medical, physical, memory and age needs

Financial budget

With a knowledge of available (and appropriate) resources and an understanding of your specific senior/family needs, Cathy is then in a position to share a review of viable and realistic options and make recommendations.

Cathy understands Community Care Licensing and Department of Social Services requirements, as well as, core strengths and critical capabilities of many different "types" of services and homes for seniors. She will assist you in navigating all of these options and describe reasons why certain programs may or may not be appropriate in your specific situation.

Please feel free to contact Cathy with your questions, or for guidance and support, regarding difficult senior living choices.