Guiding You Through The Maze of Aging Care
Meeting the varied needs of an older loved one can be overwhelming. How can you be sure the choices you’re making are right? Where can you find the resources you need to make those choices? What if something is falling through the cracks?
Our certified geriatric care managers (also known as aging life care professionals) are here to ease your concerns. We have the knowledge and expertise to assess and provide solutions to ensure the best wellness outcomes.
Geriatric care management services provide you with a skilled professional to listen, educate, coach, and coordinate.
How Can Care Management Help?
When you step into the unfamiliar territory of aging care, having the guidance of someone familiar with the terrain is essential. A geriatric care manager is an invaluable resource to help you:
- Navigate the confusing world of senior care
- Find and contact trusted local resources and care providers who meet your loved one’s needs
- Reduce risk and enhance safety
- Create a healthier life balance for the older adult and their loved ones
- Improve family relationships by mediating conflicts about care and finding respite services to prevent caregiver burnout
- Enhance overall quality of life for an older adult you love through social engagement and focusing on what brings joy to their life
- Find peace of mind, especially if you live at a distance from a senior loved one
Download a Checklist to See if Care Management Is Right for You
Meet Our Care Management Team
Ruthie Rosenberg
Care Liaison and Life Care Manager
Ruthie is passionate about finding the best care solutions. A social worker for more than 30 years, Ruthie has extensive experience assisting those who are facing transitions and elder care concerns.
Additionally, Ruthie is credentialed as a life care manager and Care Manager Certified (CMC) by the National Academy of Certified Care Managers. Through practical problem solving, connecting clients with the right community resources, and her experience in healthcare, Ruthie is an empathetic advocate for clients and families.
Ruthie attended Wurzweiler School of Social Work, with a concentration on individual counseling and received a bachelor’s in sociology from Stern College.
Azadeh Atyabi
Care Liaison and Life Care Manager
Azadeh is passionate about helping people and assisting them to reach their highest potential and live joyfully. Her approach is intrinsic and based on each individual’s needs. She received her master’s in educational counseling with honors from California State University, Northridge. Her diverse career and personal background consist of years of experience in the corporate world, various state & federal programs, social services, and mental health.
Her years of experience working with a very diverse population, together with her passion in serving people, provided her with the insights and the tools to assist individuals in their challenging life transitions in the most effective and supportive way.
Why Choose JFS Care for Your Care Management Needs?
All of our care managers are proud members of the Aging Life Care Association (formerly the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers). This organization has provided leadership, education, and advocacy for its members since 1985. Additionally, our CEO, Steven Barlam, proudly served as the President of the Aging Life Care Association and is now on its Board of Directors.