Imagine if you, or someone you know who is a caregiver, could know in advance how to plan for and what to expect on your caregiving journey with your loved one. And if you could have someone there with you who has experienced everything you are or will be going through. Envision if someone could help you minimize the stress, time, and costs of caregiving. I do that. Since I experienced all the issues and stages first-hand with my late mother, and know what a caregiver endures, I am a navigator for family and unpaid caregivers like you, or your clients. I advise you and provide guidance, support, and referrals to trustworthy service providers. Using a wraparound approach, I coordinate and collaborate with your care partner's support team to save you time, money, and stress. I will advise you on a range of issues including: * Elder law * Financial matters * Health care, insurance * Options for housing, home, palliative or hospice care * Adult day/respite care * Loss of companionship, intimacy * Long distance caregiving * Quitting driving I will guide you through the difficult journey ahead. You are not alone. I can help. I also lead a team for the Walk to End Alzheimer's, facilitate caregiving support groups, volunteer and advocate for a cure for Alzheimer's disease, and am available as a guest speaker. My professional and academic background and courses through the Alzheimer's Association include: CARES® Dementia Basics™ CARES® Dementia-Related Behavior™ Teepa Snow's GEMS McGinty Conferences My degrees and past experience include: Bachelors in Business Administration--Boston University International MBA--Portland State University Financial services--investments and insurance Government--laws, regulations and policies I am a multi-lingual speaker in Spanish and Mandarin, and am cross-culturally aware: Hablo un poco de español. 我说普通话...有一点。 Originally from New England, I have lived in Oregon for over 30 years with my wife, Lori, and various furballs.