The idea of the Senior Sophisticate originated
when owner, Diane Keefe,
listened to other professionals working with older adults discuss the
fact
that many owners of Personal Response Systems were not wearing them
because they were unattractive. Diane began designing jewelry that
would be acceptable to be worn with the systems so that the wearers
would keep them on.Diane Keefe is a
Geriatric Care Manager with an MA in Gerontology and
owns A+Aging Advantage, a Geriatric Care Management Company.
The core business is assisting older adults to live longer and with a
higher quality of living in their home or facility for as long as
possible.
Geriatric Care Managers assess the situation; develop a Care Plan; offer
referrals to other professionals; assist in downsizing and other needs
in managing the home; acts like a surrogate daughter handling health
and administrative matters and acting as a liaison in communicating
to other family matters.
Ms. Keefe is on the speakers bureau of the
Alzheimer's Association,
member of the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care
Managers, American Geriatric Society, American Case Management
Association, Chairperson of the Maryland Heights Senior Response Team,
Member of Breakthrough Coalition, Professionals in Retirement Community
Living, Continuum of Care Marketing Association, and Social Workers in
Long Term Care. |
