About Us
Evidence-based Programs We Present
PEARLS - Program Encouraging Active and Rewarding Lives
Healthy IDEAS- Identifying Depression, Empowering Activities for Seniors
A Matter of Balance- Managing Concerns about Falls
The Savvy Caregiver - Helping family caregivers of Individuals with dementia
Powerful Tools for Caregivers - Improving the lives of caregivers
Respecting Choices First Steps- Advance Care Planning, a guide to person centered conversations
Presenting Our Newest Program
Respecting Choices First Steps is an Advance Care Planning program designed to guide person-centered conversations regarding specifics of end of life care.
Upcoming Programs
Coming this Fall
Academy for Lifelong Learning
Death Doulas...More info to come
Client Centered Services
The Center Point of this Organization is Client Centered Services. It is ALWAYS about the Elder FIRST.
We meet you where you are or where you chose to meet.
Confidentiality is upheld to the highest degree. Client information is not shared without a signed release by the client except in life threatening situations.
Training events are customized to meet the needs of the requesting agency. We can bring the training to your office.
Potential Clients' Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Do you provide personal care for my parent?
A. No but I do make referrals to home care agencies and exceptional individuals I know that do provide care.
Q. Are you insured for this type of work?
A. Yes I am insured and bonded to provide these services.
Q. What professional organizations are you affiliated with?
A. I am a member of the the American Society on Aging, Illinois Coalition for Mental Health and Aging, Illinois Pioneer Coalition, Illinois Council on Family Relations
Client Feedback
PEARLS TRAINING FEEDBACK
"I thought seeing practice sessions was very useful"
"Useful information for any clinician"
"All of the material was presented effectively and examples given".
Transition Services Feedback
" Sheila has gone above and beyond what I had expected in orchestrating a wraparound service plan that covered all areas of needs for my father" T. E.
"Sheila and her staff were very friendly, careful and quick in unpacking my belongings and getting me settled in my new home. Such a great service!" O.R.