Ruth’s House Virtual Lunch & Learn – Piecing Together the Puzzle of Aging with Katie Krupka
Piecing together the puzzle of aging: The benefits of working with a geriatric care manager.
Presenter: Katie Krupka, TUCKed In Eldercare
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
The monthly virtual Lunch and Learn series at Ruth’s House Assisted Living Residence has announced that on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 geriatric care manager and family advisor Katie Krupka from Tucked-In Eldercare and Home Sweet Home will discuss how working with a geriatric care manager can be beneficial to families. She will give examples of when a geriatric care manager could be a liaison between family members that may not agree upon a loved one’s care, and how to come to a mutually beneficial decision with your loved one in mind.
Katie Krupka owns Home Sweet Home Senior Living and also works as a Aging Life Care Manager with TUCKed In Eldercare Care Management and Consulting. Katie has over a decade of experience working with older adults and their families. She is a Gerontologist with a Master’s Degree from UMASS Boston as well as a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)® and a Certified Dementia Practitioner. Through an empathetic and consultative approach, she advocates for older adults and their loved ones to ensure they have the support and guidance needed to make informed decisions throughout the aging process.
Virtual Event: Piecing together the puzzle of aging. The benefits of working with a
geriatric care manager.
Dates: Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Timing: 12:00 PM Welcome/Update. 12:15 – 1:15 PM Presentation, Q&A, Raffle & Virtual Tour
RSVP: Mary-Anne Schelb @ 413-935-1791 or mschelb@JGSLifecare.org
Zoom: RSVP and a confirmation and Zoom invite will be emailed to you prior to the meeting
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About Ruth’s House Assisted Living Residence
Ruth’s House Assisted Living Residence is a beautiful, homelike residence for seniors who value their independence, but may need assistance with activities of day-to-day living. Each resident has access to various levels of care that may include help with bathing, dressing, medication and nutrition management. Private and companion suites are available. Fees are all-inclusive, determined by the suite style selected and the level of care needed. Respite stays are also available. Ruth’s House also features The Garden Level, a separate, secure neighborhood specifically designed and staffed to meet the needs of residents with early to mid-stage memory impairments. On-site primary care physician services are available. For more information, call Ruth’s House at 413-567-6212 or visit JGSLifecare.org.
About JGS Lifecare
JGS Lifecare is a leading health care system serving seniors and their families. JGS Lifecare services include nursing home care (The Leavitt Family Jewish Home), rehabilitation services (Sosin Center for Rehabilitation), assisted living (Ruth’s House assisted Living Residence), adult day health care (Wernick Adult Day Health Care), home health, hospice and palliative care (Spectrum Home Health and Hospice Care) and independent living (Genesis Lifecare). For more information, call JGS Lifecare at 413-567-6211 or visit JGSLifecare.org.
