RI's Leading Life Care Managers
We start by listening and making a personal connection with the client. We want to know their life's story. With a compassionate touch and extensive knowledge of Rhode Island's senior resources, our team assists seniors and their families efficiently plan for life's transitions.
Jenny Miller-Koehler, MSW CMC
President and Founder
- Experience with seniors: 30 years
- Experience as social worker: 26 years
- 3 strongest areas of expertise: Dementia expert, assisting families with care coordination and finding sense of calm with health care navigation
My experience in senior care planning and management has given me extensive knowledge of the many assisted living and rehabilitation facilities in the state, access to dozens of physicians and specialists, and connections with a variety of at home service providers.
For over 17 years, I have been providing in-depth care assessments and long-term health care planning for seniors, also acting as a liaison between health care professionals, seniors and their families. I have worked at local assisted living communities in social work and community relations, learning how best to accommodate seniors with varying levels of need, as well as their families.
In addition I have an extensive background in end-of-life planning. This allows clients to have a sense of control and peace of mind knowing that their wishes and preferences will be respected. Support continues to emotionally assist the family during the grieving process.
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Christina Philippi, RN, BSN
Nurse Care Manager
- Experience with seniors: 16 years
- Experience as a nurse: 36 years
- 3 strongest areas of expertise: Dementia, Care Coordination, Family Management and Communication
As a certified care manager, my goal is to assist families and help plan for life's changes. We understand the hardships, so our team works hard to anticipate the needs of our clients and their loved ones. "You're a lifesaver," "Couldn't do this with out you," and "so glad I met you, you are part of the family" are some of the most rewarding things I hear in the field.
Kimberly Olson, MSW, LICSW
Geriatric Care Manager
- Experience with seniors: 16 years (with 10 in emergency/crisis work)
- Experience as a social worker: 31 years
- 3 strongest areas of expertise: Dementia/Alzheimer's work, Mental Health, and challenging/complex cases where there is a great deal of crisis
Most of our clients are overwhelmed with caring for their loved one; they need assistance navigating the health care system and they are so appreciative of our ability to manage and keep family at home. As a member of National Association of Social Workers, my goal is to bring organization, compassion, crisis intervention, support, and family-caregiver training/guidance to my clients' lives.
Gretchen Parchesky, RN
Nurse Care Manager
- Experience with seniors: 7 years
- Experience as a nurse: 24 years
- 3 strongest areas of expertise: Managing complex healthcare issues, Family Dynamics, Care Coordination; helping my clients and family members more effectively manage their health conditions and navigate the healthcare system
My goal is to pay close attention to detail, have the utmost compassion, and show respect for our clients in order to reduce the stress level of the caregivers. The families of my clients will often tell me that they wish they started working with us sooner.
Heather Harley, MSW, LICSW
Geriatric Care Manager
- Experience with seniors: 7 years
- Experience as a social worker: 25 years
- 3 strongest areas of expertise: Family systems, Treatment of psychiatric illnesses, Client and family coordination.
In the 20+ years in the field, my experience comprises work in many different behavioral health settings, including individual and family therapy, home based mental health treatment, and assessment for inpatient mental health and addiction treatment. Our clients' families often tell us how much they rely on coordination and flexibility.
Nancy Lowe, BSW
Geriatric Care Manager
- Experience with seniors: 22 years
- Experience as a social worker: 19 years
- 3 strongest areas of expertise: Dementia, assisting clients/families with short and long term planning, community outreach
In my 20 years working with seniors, I have extensive knowledge working in skilled nursing facilities where I assisted seniors and their loved ones with short and long term planning; which included working with home care agencies and working with many community organizations.