After earning my Master's Degree in Social Work from Rutgers University, I began my professional career as a social worker and discharge planner in a physical rehabilitation hospital. In that position, I worked with many families struggling in crisis when their aging family member experienced a life-changing illness or injury. My interest in elder-care issues evolved from this: I found that many caregivers become overwhelmed by the stress and strain of managing the changes resulting from medical crises. This is particularly true for caregivers who live far away and have families and jobs of their own.To meet this need, I began my Geriatric Care Management career in 1992.

My social-work background provides my ability to practice what I call the "psychosocial" aspects of caring for seniors, while strengthening the relationships with the people who care for them.

In 2003, I established the current name, Coaching Caregivers LLC, which continues to offer solutions and support to busy adults with caregiving responsibilities. Coaching Caregivers LLC provides programs, products and services to caregivers who live and work across the nation. I particularly enjoy sharing solutions with those who have the desire to begin or resume personal and professional achievement, outside of their role as caregiver.

In addition to my career experience, I am a Ph.D candidate in Social Work at the University at Albany. I have also authored articles published in industry and academic journals in the fields of health care and aging and am currently finishing an upcoming book on how to start a home based senior care business.