Care Partner to Caregiver, LLC was created by me, Josie Zamora, RN, BSN, MSN. I am a Georgetown resident, where I have lived with my husband since 2012. I created Care Partner to Caregiver, LLC because of my personal experience as a caregiver. My mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 1992 and lived with the disease for fourteen years. When my mother received her diagnosis, I felt lost. How would I care for my mother? Who would I call to ask for help? And would they understand my situation? I remember feeling all alone trying to help my mother on her Alzheimer's journey. 

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According to the Alzheimer's Association there are over six million people living with Alzheimer's today. Our healthcare system offers a variety of services for those living with memory loss, but the care options are often fragmented and the healthcare landscape difficult to navigate. Care Partner to Caregiver care management is a way for those living with a loved one affected by memory loss to get the help they need as well as answers to their questions. Our care management services are customized to meet the client's needs for every phase of the journey. 

 

Gerontological Nursing (Gero-BC)

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I am board certified in Gerontological Nursing by the American Nurses Credential Center (ANCC). What is gerontological nursing? A gerontological nurse specializes in working with older adults and their families and communities to support healthy aging, highest level of functioning, and quality of life. The gerontological nurse

addresses the physiological, psychosocial, developmental, economic, cultural, and spiritual needs related to aging.

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I am proud to announce that I am now Care Manager Certified (CMC) by the National Academy of Certified Care Managers. The CMC is the only nationally recognized care management certification, symbolizing the highest standards in the profession. www.naccm.net

 

 

 

Aging Life Care Association

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I am an associate member of the Aging Life Care Association. To learn more about how an Aging Life Care Professional can help families go to www.aginglifecare.org. Go to the top of the screen and click on the orange tab, “finding an aging life expert” type a zip code near you to find a care manager.

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Alzheimer's Impact Movement (AIM)

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This year I am serving as an advocate along with the AIM team of public policy. We meet with our local congressional leaders to educate and encourage their support for Alzheimer’s and other related dementias research and support for caregivers. To learn more about our advocacy click on the link below.

www.alzimpact.org

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                 Mary Beth McFarland

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Community Relations/Administrative Team Member

I moved to Georgetown about two years ago, having lived most of my life in Ohio. My entire working career has involved working with and for people in a variety of ways. I enjoyed serving in administrative and managerial positions for over thirty-five years. The last twenty-five years were spent in the Behavioral Health/Medical field, and I have personal experience as a caregiver. I feel so fortunate to be able to engage and serve in this community with Care Partner to Caregiver.

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Certified in Parkinson Disease Care

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Care Partner to Caregiver is Certified in Parkinson's Disease Care. We are the first care management service to become certified! Parkinson Movement Disorder (PMD) Alliance offers on-line educational classes in English and Spanish and provides training for support group leaders and a yearly conference. In addition to being certified I am also serving as an ambassador and taking part in the planning of PMD's conference to be held in Austin for 2024. More information about the conference is coming soon.

To learn more about PMD Alliance go to www.pmdalliance.org.

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Care Partner to Caregiver is proud to be accredited by the Better Business Bureau. Click on the link below to read our reviews! www.bbb.org​​​​