James J. Speir, CSA Speir Financial Services, LLC
At Speir Financial Services we specialize in assisting people who are close to retirement or already retired; when their estate planning goals having changed from earlier goals of wealth accumulation. We help our senior client protect the assets they have worked hard for by reducing risk in their portfolio, develop income options and tax strategies, avoiding probate and evaluating the potential losses associated with a nursing home stay. James has been instrumental in assisting many seniors protect their estates from probate, long term care, and market volatility while creating an income stream they can’t outlive.

Phone 888-458-0667
james@speirfinancial.com
www.speirfinancial.com


Lloyd Sio, Platinum Care Home Health Services, Inc.
Platinum Care Home Health Services, Inc. is a Medicare Certified Joint Commission Accredited home healthcare agency. The purpose of our organization is to deliver health and social services to the sick and disabled in their homes. We offer services specifically in Skilled Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Home Health Aide, Medical Social Work and Nutritional Counseling. Our Mission is to provide the highest standard of home healthcare required to achieve the patient's treatment goals.

888-227-3909
lloyd@platinumcarehhs.com
www.platinumcarehhs.com


Patricia Butler, Director of Marketing, The Manors
The Manors Skilled Nursing Facilities provide complex rehabilitation after a stroke, acute illness, accident, surgery or debilitating disease. For long term care residents, clinical care includes nursing and restorative care. In order to maximize our residents’ quality of life, our highly trained staff develops an individual care plan for each resident. These care plans focus on Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), medical and therapeutic treatment, and social interaction. With the involvement of our families and community, our goal is to meet the physical, spiritual, and social needs of our residents.

248-569-8400
pbutler@amgltc.com
www.themanors.net


Kristi S. Kava, M.S., P.T. Oakland Physical Therapy, P.C.
Oakland Physical Therapy is an outpatient physical therapy office specializing in orthopedic physical therapy including sports medicine and performing arts physical therapy. Most of the physical therapists on staff have training as Orthopedic Manual Therapists.

248-380-3550
kskava@aol.com
www.oaklandphysicaltherapy.com


Howard H. Collens, Attorney and Counselor Galloway and Collens, PLLC
At Galloway and Collens, PLLC, we offer quality representation and personal attention as we develop unique solutions to legal problems that impact seniors and their families. We help elders and their children make difficult decisions regarding estate planning, probate, nursing home care, financing for long-term care and end-of-life issues. Whether your case requires strong advocacy or reassuring guidance, our goal is to offer thoughtful, personalized attention in a comfortable environment.

248-545-2500
www.GallowayCollens.com


Gordy Oliva, CAPS, CGR, Go Barrier Free
Gordy is a licensed and insured builder who has been in the remodeling business since 1989.  As an AARP designated Certified Aging in Place Specialist, I specialize in the modification of homes to allow for a safe, convenient and independent lifestyle regardless of a family member s age or abilities.   This can include ramps, grab bars, stair lifts, elevators, full room additions or first floor master suites.  From design to completion our company can provide expert consulting and construction to improve your quality of life. Gordy is also president of Gordy Oliva Remodeling, a "design/build" company which includes full service remodeling, kitchens, baths and additions.

248-398-4783
www.gobarrierfree.org


Jo Golda, Jo's Cleaning & Organizing Inc. (A "Schulte" Closet Distributor")
Jo's Cleaning & Organizing is a very unique cleaning service. Experience, quality, knowing what the customer wants, and just what their needs might be, is what this business has thrived on. We will clean your home or office space on a weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or a one time cleaning visit. Jo's Cleaning & Organizing can also organize your closet, kitchen, office, garage or basement, and then design a storage system to fit your needs. We can either install this system for you, with our 30 years experienced installation crew, or just offer you the storage products themselves. We can also work with you to sort through your unused items, purge the items you no longer need, and package other items into containers so you can put them into storage.

586-977-3565
jo@josorganizing.com
www.josorganizing.com


Tim Thomas, Reverse Mortgage Consultant, Bank of America
Bank of America Mortgage is one of the nation's premier retail orginator of reverse mortgages. Also known as a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM), reverse mortgages help senior homeowners regain their financial independence. This FHA/HUD program is designed for seniors ages 62 and up, who are seeking to increase their monthly cashflow. No monthly payments are required and funds can be received as a line of credit, a lump sum, or a monthly income source. Tim provides over 24 years of lending experience.

734.560.4094
tim.l.thomas@bankofamerica.com

http://rmlo.bankofamerica.com/timothylthomas


Jennifer M. Kirkland, Director of Business Development, Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care
At Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care our team has specialized training in pain and symptom management to provide the highest level of comfort care to your loved one. Our physicians and team will visit and care for your loved one at home, at the hospital, in assisted living facilities, nursing facilities or long term care communities. Our team consists of RN's, certified nurse assistants, social work, Chaplains, spiritual support, music therapists, volunteers, bereavement support, and physicians . We provide services throughout S.E. Michigan and in St.Clair, Washtenaw, Livingston and Genesee Counties. At Seasons we offer specialized programs such as Open Access, Touch For All Seasons, and Music Therapy. The team at Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care recognizes that individuals and families are the true experts on their own care. Please call us; we are here to help 24 hours a day, 7 days/week.

800-370-8592
jkirkland@seasons.org
www.honoringlife-offeringhope.org


David Mikkola, Psychotherapist, Lewis and Mikkola Comprehensive Psychological Services, PLLC
David Mikkola is a psychotherapist in private practice, who has 30 years experience in the mental health field. Along with his partner, Brenda James Lewis, PhD, they founded Lewis and Mikkola Comprehensive Psychological Services, PLLC, a freestanding outpatient psychiatric clinic. Lewis and Mikkola is a multi- racial and culturally diverse clinic that provides a full range of diagnostic and treatment services to children, adolescents and adults of all ages. With our broad range, depth and diversity of experience, we at Lewis and Mikkola are confident that we can help you with your emotional and psychological challenges.

248-644-3200
lewisandmikkola@hotmail.com


Tom Ruloff, Wright and Filippis
Wright and Filippis is JCAHO accredited and an ABC certified supplier of home medical equipment, including oxygen and other types of respiratory care, prosthetic and orthotic services, mail order diabetic supplies and provides the installation of lifts, elevators and ramps in the home. We have been in business over 60 years serving the people of Michigan through our 35 retail locations scattered throughout the state and our satellite equipment fleet of delivery vehicles which bring the products directly to the home. Our founder, a bilateral amputee himself, best represented our motto, "First to Serve First to Care." Because we began as a prosthetics and orthotics company, it has positioned us as a clinically based provider of care in all that we do.

888-363-1733
truloff@dmension.net
www.firsttoserve.com


Koreen Daniels, Homewatch Caregivers
Homewatch Caregivers provides non-medical in-home care, keeping seniors safe and independent in their own homes. Our services range from simple companionship to full personal care. Also included are everyday duties such as light housekeeping, laundry, transportation, meal preparation and other duties. We specialize in the care of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, ALS, MS and other conditions and provide professional, reliable service throughout Wayne, Oakland and Macomb Counties.

734-207-7558
www.homewatchcaregivers.com


Margaret McCormick, Guardian Medical Monitoring
Guardian Medical Monitoring  provides a full line of Affordable Assisted Care Services.  Personal Emergency Response System-Automatic Medication Dispenser-Virtually There Care Camera System-GPS-and other accessories to keep you safe and independent at home.

(888) 349-2400
www.guardianmedicalmonitoring.com
mmcormick@guardianalarm.com


Sally Bailey, IndeQuest Nurse Case Management
IndeQuest Nurse Case Management provides geriatric care management services throughout the state of Michigan, Northern Ohio and Florida. Our highly specialized professional nurses coordinate and plan care for the elderly and disabled while encouraging as much independence as possible. Our professional geriatric care case manager function as advocates for your personal health and coordinate all aspects of your care, including medical, medication management, insurance coverage issues, home care services, housing, and much more. Having a nurse case manager is particularly helpful when there are no family members able to help coordinate the complex medical care often experienced in the geriatric population.

734-468-1760 or 1-800-4-CASEMGR
www.IndeQuest.com
sbailey@IndeQuest.com


Cliff Belleau, Source 1 Medical
I am a mobility specialist.  When seniors start to have problems with their mobility, I can help them regain their freedom with a power wheelchair, often with little or no out of pocket expense.  So if you need help with your mobility related activities of daily living, then you may be eligible to receive a power wheelchair.  I will come to your home to assess your mobility and show you how to operate a power wheelchair in your home. I will also work with your medical doctor to complete all the necessary paperwork. Source One Medical accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurance programs. Do you need a guest speaker for a senior event? I give Power Wheelchair Seminars at senior events. Mobility Seminars are an opportunities for seniors to ask questions about mobility benefits and electric power wheelchairs.  More

(586) 549-0583
www.cliffbelleau.com/mobility1
cliffbelleau@sbcglobal.net


Michael Plante, House Call Physicians, P.C.
House Call Physicians, P.C. is a physician group specializing in house calls. Founded by Dr. Eric Baron in 1995, we have received national recognition as one of the most outstanding home-based medical groups in the United States. We provide services in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties and visit patients by appointment within 24-48 hours. When appropriate, our physicians and care coordinators will arrange home treatment by nurses, social workers, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists and dieticians. Our goal is to provide the best care possible to keep patients at home and out of the hospital setting.

(248) 559-3400
www.house-call-physicians.com
Plante.michael@hotmail.com


Lisa Gardner BSS, Alzheimer's Association, Greater Michigan Chapter
The Alzheimer's Association is a nationwide non-profit agency that strives to eliminate Alzheimer s disease through the advancement of research, to provide and enhance care and support for all affected, and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Services include our 24/7 Harry L. Nelson Helpline, support groups, educational workshops, day respite, care consultation, Medic Alert + Safe Return, Advocacy, and fundraising.

248-996-1054
www.alzgmc.org
Lisa.Gardner@alz.org


Amy Gross, Entech Medical Staffing
With over 20 years experience caring for clients living with traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injuries, Entech Medical Staffing has a solid understanding of the commitment necessary to provide this specialized attention and care. We know first hand the importance of having confidence and trust in those providing this quality service within your home. Our commitment to this type of work stems from a personal mission of one of our owners, Amy Gross. Amy s husband was injured 10 years ago just prior to their wedding. He suffered a C-5/C-6 injury to his spinal cord and has been living in a chair ever since. His ability to overcome his challenges and learn to live a new normal , is what drove us to focus further on this division of the business and put together the exceptional team that we have. All cases are RN supervised. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional care and provide 24/7 on call service through our RN- Private Duty Coordinators who also work the cases themselves as well. Please let us if you are interested in learning more about our services.

248-528-8090
www.entechmedicalstaffing.com
agross@teamentech.com


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