University of Southern California
Davis School

Ethel Percy Andrus Gerontology Center
www.usc.edu/dept/gero

CrowellElderCare@yahoo.com

Kevin is currently enrolled in the Masters of Gerontology program at USC.  He has over ten years of experience working with the older adult population.  Over the course of that time he was Vice President at Life Services, Inc., a non-profit organization that served seniors through conservatorship and trust management.  He also created a program known as Senior Planning Services for Monte Vista Grove Homes, a non-profit retirement community in Pasadena, where he reviewed residents, trustees, and employees legal, financial and healthcare information for end-of-life care planning.

Aging & Dementia Consultants

25876 The Old Road, Suite 282
Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381

(818) 634-4611

Honors: 2011 Recipient, MAPS Charities, Inc. Community Service Award

Rachelle Dardeau, M.S., M.S.W. received a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology from the University of Texas, at Tyler and her Master of Social Work from Louisiana State University. Rachelle has over 25 years of experience in Geriatric healthcare including the Alzheimer's Association, California Southland Chapter's first Regional Director and Director of Regions; Program Director of the Specialized Ambulatory Geriatric Evaluation (S+AGE) program at Sherman Oaks Hospital; and Administrator of a 110-bed assisted living community exclusively for residents with dementia. Rachelle is currently the founder and principal consultant of Dementia and Aging Consultants, LLC, a consulting group that provides education and training for professionals and family members who care for those with dementia, and assesses and develops geriatric and dementia programs in assisted living communities, board and care facilities, and medical or community settings.

ELDERCARELA

Professional Geriatric Care Manager

Dorothy Fried is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Certified Geriatric Care Manager.  She received her Masters of Arts in Social Work from the University of Chicago, and is accredited by the National Association of Social Workers.
For over 30 years, Dorothy has been providing expert advice and assistance to individuals and families in need of geriatric care services.  She specializes in the challenges facing families of seniors, including long distance care, managing medical appointments and doctors, chronic illness and memory impairment.
Dorothy is uniquely qualified to assist families because she is both an INDEPENDENT and CERTIFIED Professional Geriatric Care Manager.
Widely recognized as a leader in the field of geriatric care services, her professional credentials, years of experience and unwavering commitment to service placer her in an elite category of providers.  Dorothy’s guidance and advice are frequently sought after by fellow care managers who refer to her as “the real deal,” as well as by clients from around the world who are seeking assistance with their senior Loved Ones.
As an independent care manager, Dorothy Fried, LCSW, CMC, can guide you to a full perspective of the challenges you are facing because YOUR NEEDS are her first priority. Her combined experience and expertise make her uniquely qualified to ASSESS, EVALUATE and IMPLEMENT your plan of action.

Honors: Who's Who in American Women, Who's Who in California

Since 1992, with the help of his trusted staff, Jeff has been meeting the needs of the elderly and other adults in the Southern California community. He is a leader in the field of Eldercare and has succeeded in growing and maintaining clients on behalf of the businesses he has been associated with through unique and personal marketing techniques.

Jeff graduated with a bachelor's degree in communications and Marketing from California State University Northridge in 1984. He has been an RCFE Administrator and managed 2 (6) bed Board and Cares for Moderate to Severe Dementia. He has served on the Board of Directors of the Alzheimer's Assn, served on various committees' councils for the Parkinson's Association, the Stroke Association and several Adult Day Care Centers. He has received many awards and accolades from both Los Angeles City and County Agencies and currently is the chairman for the Los Angeles Alzheimer's Assn.'s Memory Walk. He also serves as President of A.S.T.E.R. (Assisting Seniors Through Enhanced Resources), an non-profit organization located in the Foothill Communities of Los Angeles County.

He currently serves as Director of Marketing with Dynamic Homecare, a full-service home health agency located in Sherman Oaks.

CONCEPTS FOR LIVING

6351 Owensmouth Avenue, Su. 203

Woodland Hills, CA 9136

Conceptsforliving.com

CONCEPTS FOR LIVING, LLC

President/CEO

University of Illinois, BS

With 20 years in senior care and since 1999, providing individualized counseling to seniors and their families regarding residential placement, Sue regales her extraordinary team at Concepts for Living as equally committed in civic matters and community involvement with the population that they serve as she is. However, she says, “never have I been prouder to be a part of a steering committee as I am to be on the Executive Board for M.A.P.S. Charities Inc., this nonprofit organization devoted to caring for the multitude of lower income seniors who have so few resources, so few places that can provide the care they need, the help they require and the respect they deserve”.

She explains that “We, on the Board, are only able to provide a ‘band-aid’ to their open wounds, but at least we can stop some of the pain and let them know that there are those willing to listen and who truly care.  As this organization matures and grows, hopefully, the funding that we need will do likewise….mature and grow….then and only then, will we be able to provide even more to so many waiting for our helping hand”.

In addition to her position as secretary on the M.A.P.S. Charities Board, in the vast senior professional circle, Sue is also involved with many other community organizations and committees, including Older Adult Task Force(OATF) of Santa Monica, Mid-Valley Aging Network (MVAN) and co-chairs West Side MAPS (Marketing and Admissions Professionals for Seniors), as well as the Networking Association for Geriatrics (NAG), which she founded. She is also on the Advisory Board for Circle of Care Leeza’s Place in Sherman Oaks, CA, one of the home-like support centers founded by Leeza Gibbons for families and caregivers caring for those with Alzheimer’s.

“With this website representing this most important foundation, M.A.P.S. Charities, I hope we can bring an awareness to the vast internet community out there, to help them remember and acknowledge this segment of our population so often forgotten. Remember that these people developed, grew, created so much of what we have today and we have them to thank. PLEASE …HELP US… HELP THEM!!”

Honors:

2009: nominee,  LA Business Journal's Woman of the Year
2010: Recipient, M.A.P.S. Charities, Inc. Community Service Award

OnSite CPR Training

President/Owner
12625 Mitchell Ave #9
Los Angeles, CA 90066
310-397-1780
www.OnSiteCPRLosAngeles.com

Linda Radell is the owner of OnSite CPR, an American Heart Association licensed training center. She is a California licensed, EMT Emergency Medical Technician). Since 1996 we have trained over 43,000 people in the life saving skills of CPR, First Aid and use of the AED (defibrillator).

My clients include schools, camps, country clubs, corporations, government employees, medical and dental professionals, and also new parents. I have also worked with a local Fire Department to help them set up a CPR training group. My greatest reward/award the stories told to me in class of people using these skills to save the life of a loved one--or coworker. I am honored to have been with MAPS since itʼs beginning as small networking group. And am especially honored to be a part of this amazing 501(c)3 charity.

COMFORT KEEPERS IN-HOME CARE

Co-Owner

Certified Financial Planner (CFP®)

Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)

After over 20 years as a Certified Financial Planner specializing in assisting seniors with their investments and financial planning, Sharon decided it was time for a change. Having cared for aging family members, including her mother-in-law who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's and spent her last years living with Sharon and her family, she quickly became aware and educated about the needs of seniors. So in 2002, Sharon and her partner Lynn Estrada, purchased a Comfort Keepers franchise that provides non-medical in-home care to seniors and assists them with the everyday activities that become difficult as we age. In addition, she also obtained the designation of Certified Senior Advisor.

To further her need to be of service, Sharon has served on the committee for the annual Caregiver Wellness Day, which is part of the Greater San Fernando Valley office of the Alzheimer's Association. She also participates in and sponsors numerous community fundraising events for The Alzheimer's Association, Parkinson's Resource Organization, One Generation Senior Center, Ovarian Cancer Coalition of Greater California, and weSPARK Cancer Support Center. However, recently much of her dedication is spent as a board member of M.A.P.S. Charities, Inc., raising funds to assist seniors in need.

BELMONT VILLAGE OF ENCINO

Director of Community Relations

BA, Brooklyn College, New York
RCFE, State of California adminsitration license
Notary of State of California
Docent, Simon Wiesenthal Center, Los Angeles