As care management specialists, we understand the emotional, mental and economic struggle that elderly, sick and disabled individuals and their families face as loved ones become increasingly dependent. The burden of the circumstances and responsibilities can become overwhelming on family caregivers. We take a warm and caring approach to help our clients manage and overcome these obstacles.
By conducting an individualized assessment, we develop an all-encompassing, personalized action plan that simplifies and expedites the decision making process families are forced to face.
Our care managers align with families and their loved one based on their needs, resources, and personality types. Each client is matched with a dedicated care manager who becomes familiar with their particular circumstances. This enables our care manager to be emotionally supportive, better manage daily tasks, coordinate service providers and medical specialists, and provide peace of mind to the family and their loved one.
All our care managers have access to trusted, quality resources and are backed by a knowledgeable team – you are not alone. Together we work to ensure the highest quality of life for our clients and their families.
Maryann is a licensed clinical social worker and has a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Fordham University. She has worked to provide help and service to the elderly and their families the past twenty-five years. Her experience includes Director of a Special Care Project for the homebound elderly, Director of Social Services at a 500-bed nursing home and she is an experienced psychotherapist. Maryann has served as Chapter President of the NJ Chapter of the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers. Her experience has made her an expert in identifying and solving many of the complex problems you are facing.
Susan Donald enthusiastically joined the team at Caring Choices to continue to make a difference in the lives of seniors and their families. Susan steered the Intensive Senior Support Program at Cornerstone, formerly Family Services. Susan coordinated community partnerships to provide home based services to seniors with multiple problems including mental health challenges. Susan has worked with the psychiatrically impaired population both inpatient and outpatient as a Behavioral Health Counselor. Susan earned her degree in Psychology with a concentration in Gerontology and has earned a Certificate in Aging from Boston University.
Ellen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who received her degree from Columbia University. She has been devoted to providing the highest quality of life for the elderly and their families. She began her 20 + career at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, on a general medicine inpatient unit and then in their Oncology/Hematology clinic where she worked for eight years. From there she worked at a 94 bed sub-acute and long term care facility providing care and support, along with making discharge planning referrals to those requiring rehabilitation services before returning home.