A Bit of My Story...and Why I Do What I Do
I am a people person....love people...of all ages! So, it came as no surprise when I found myself working both with teenagers and older adults! They are so much alike in my mind...exploring, interesting, testing the patience of many, challenging preconceived ideas, great adapters, unpredictable, and incredibly loving and caring. My career path took me into aging and healthcare... and youth ministry! An interesting combination, and one I have loved. In aging and healthcare, I have spent decades working directly with older adults and their families, designing new programs for an aging population, training healthcare and social service professionals on aging issues, leading retirement planning seminars, and advocating on legislation impacting older adults. I also became involved in the financial services industry as a licensed insurance agent and securities licensed advisor (my securities license I have let go of so I can do my current work). In youth ministry, I have worked with hundreds of teens, young adults and their families, teaching and training, mentoring, supporting and housing, and putting my counseling training to good use.
Through all of my experiences, I have realized that I like solving problems, being an advocate and mediator, and dealing with whatever needs to be done. Why? To help make life a bit easier, less confusing and complicated, relieving the stress of being overwhelmed so many family caregivers experience and letting family be ‘family’ and not having to be the ‘pro’ in the many aspects of aging-related issues and concerns. I often tell people.. “I am just a ‘life manager.’ Whatever life throws at you, I can help manage and I can walk the journey with you to help in anyway I can.”
So, my work is all about.....YOU! I am here to make your life run easier and smoother.....from getting the things done that need doing each day to planning ahead for the unknown future. And, I have a number of trusted colleagues I work with to ensure that you get the right input, insight and understanding so you can make the best informed decisions for you and your loved ones.
(Why the ocean picture? I love the ocean...love the beach....love the calming, constant rhythm of water. This photo is one I took at Point Reyes.)