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News and Articles
Recognize and Thank a Caregiver You Know
During National Family Caregivers Month in November
(October 21, 2011) —
During National Family Caregivers Month in November, FamilyCare Senior Solutions encourages local residents to recognize, thank and support people who serve as caregivers for elderly family members or for others who need assistance in managing the tasks of daily living.
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FamilyCare Team Supports Alzheimer's Memory Walk-Photo of Memory Walk
Go Team! FamilyCare supported the Alzheimer's Association Southeastern Virginia Chapter by stepping off in the Memory Walk, the Walk to End Alzheimer's event this fall at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Pictured from left to right are: Lessie Shmidt, Deborah Brooks, Angela Whitlock, Bryce Whitlock (in front), Sue Packard, Breanna Scully and Morgan Farr.
May is Older Americans Month—Why Should Employers Be Concerned with Eldercare?
By Angela M. Whitlock
(April 13, 2010) – May is Older Americans Month, and the Administration on Aging is
commemorating the event with the theme "Age Strong, Live Long!" in recognition of
the many senior Americans who span three generations—and are still embracing life!
If you are an adult child of parents who fit this profile, please take time this
month to ask your loved ones about their long-term care plans. Do they have an
estate plan; who will handle their finances if they become ill; what will they need in the
future to maintain an independent lifestyle?
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FamilyCare Geriatric Care Manager
Provides Counsel and Comfort to Caregiver in Need
Last summer, Colleen Sumner felt close to giving up. For years she had cared
for her husband, who suffered from a form of dementia. For months she had searched
without success for a residential facility to care for Chuck and keep him safe.
Finally, a colleague put Colleen in touch with Christine Warfel, a certified
geriatric care manager with FamilyCare Senior Solutions.
"My guardian angel," said Colleen. "I don't know what I would have done if it hadn't been for Christine."
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Senior Services Elects New Officers
(Hampton Roads, Va., Feb. 22, 2010) – William A. Murden, president, CEO and
co-founder of FamilyCare Senior Solutions Inc., has been elected new board
president of Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia.
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FamilyCare's Angela Whitlock and Christine Warfel Receive Care Manager Certification
(Portsmouth, Va., Dec. 12, 2008) – Two FamilyCare Senior Solutions senior staff members, Angela Whitlock and
Christine Warfel, have received their Care Manager Certification from the National Academy of Certified Care
Managers, announced President and CEO Bill Murden.
Known as Certified Geriatric Care Managers, Whitlock and Warfel are part of a burgeoning industry of health
and human services professionals–such as gerontologists, social workers, psychologists and nurses–with a
specialized focus on aging and eldercare.
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