Aging issues are discussed with FamilyCare's Christine Warfel on Norfolk Channel 48's "Human Services Forum." Please check this link for scheduled broadcast times: Visit www.norfolk.gov/tv48 and click on "schedule".

Why should employers be concerned with eldercare? FamilyCare's Angela Whitlock offers her perspective in this business guest column featured in The Virginian-Pilot.

WAVY 05-23-10 Bottom Line, Older Americans Month


See FamilyCare Geriatric Care Managers Angela Whitlock and Christine Warfel talk about the importance of developing a plan of long-term care on WAVY-TV's "Bottom Line."

WVEC-TV Interviews FamilyCare


Watch FamilyCare's Christine Warfel discuss tips for talking with your parents about their plans for long-term care on WVEC-TV's noon news (May 3, 2010).

WAVY-TV Interviews FamilyCare


View a WAVY-TV health report for tips on how to talk to your parents about plans for their future care.

May is Older Americans Month—the Perfect Time for Families to Discuss Plans for Long-term Care
(Portsmouth, Va., April 13, 2010) – Recognizing the diversity and vitality of today's senior Americans who span three generations, the Administration on Aging is commemorating Older Americans Month in May with the theme, "Age Strong, Live Long!" In honor of the national awareness campaign, FamilyCare Senior Solutions is encouraging adult children and their parents to take time during the month to discuss and plan for future long-term care needs.
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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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"The Ins and Outs of In-Home Healthcare"
Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 1:00pm
presented by Christine Warfel, BA, CSA, CMC
Certified Geriatric Care Manager
FamilyCare Senior Solutions, Inc.
Location:
Alta Reserve Independent Living Community
1005 Elysian Place, Chesapeake
An Ice Cream Social, LifeLine screenings, and home health information
Contact: Roshawn Foote-Scott 361-0066
Open to the public.
www.altareserve.com

"Tips for Effectively Communicating with Seniors"
Cancelled due to weather. Please check back for a rescheduled date.
presented by Christine Warfel, BA, CSA, CMC
Certified Geriatric Care Manager
FamilyCare Senior Solutions, Inc.
Seminar: Tidewater Arts Organization workshop
Location:
PrimePlus Senior Center
7300 Newport Avenue, Norfolk
TAO members only

"Stress and Seniors"
Wednesday, February 10th at 2:00pm
presented by Christine Warfel, BA, CSA, CMC
Certified Geriatric Care Manager
FamilyCare Senior Solutions, Inc. and L. Ashley Brooks, elder law attorney
Location:
Alta Reserve Independent Living Community
1005 Elysian Place, Chesapeake
Open to the public. 361-0066
www.altareserve.com

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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