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Concierge Care Management & Private Duty Homecare Compass Care, LLC One Stamford Plaza 263 Tresser Blvd., 9th Floor Stamford, CT 06901 (855) 535‐2500 [email protected] www.CareWhenYouNeedIt.com The Science of Home Health Care ® ver. 6.0 HCA#0001005 Who We Are Cofounder Dr. Mark Lachs, MD, is Cochief of Geriatrics at NY Presbyterian Hospital and Professor of Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College. An expert in the care of older people, he brings 30 years of clinical experience to Compass Care. In addiƟon, Dr. Lachs has conducted mulƟple research studies and published extensively in the eld of aging. He has taught thousands of nurses, medical students, and physicians the fundamentals of geriatric medicine. Dr. Lachs is the author of the best selling book “Treat Me, Not My Age” and is a highly sought aŌer speaker. Dr. Karl Pillemer, PhD, Director of our Home Care InsƟtute, is a professor of Gerontology at Cornell University’s School of Human Ecology and Weill Cornell Medical School. His 30 year career has been devoted to studying the role that direct care workers play in aging, and he has developed innovaƟve training methods to improve their professionalism and skills. An accomplished author and researcher, Dr. Pillemer has published extensively in the eld of homecare training and the socializaƟon of older adults. Lisa HellerSalmon, RN, Director of PaƟent Services, is a registered nurse with over 15 years of leadership experience at the VisiƟng Nurse Service of NY. Lisa has extensive clinical experience in home care with a focus on Geriatrics. She received a cerƟcate in transiƟonal care and populaƟon management from Duke University and is a candidate for her Masters degree in Public Health at the University of MassachuseƩs, Amherst. Jennifer Fisher, LMSW, Esq., Director of Care Management, has dual training in law and social work; she is a licensed social worker and aƩorney with extensive experience in geriatric care management and elder law. Jennifer is a member of the NaƟonal AssociaƟon of Professional Geriatric Care Managers. She graduated from Fordham University School of Law and Graduate School of Social Service and received her BA from Cornell University. (855) 535‐2500 [email protected] www.CareWhenYouNeedIt.com

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Transcript of Brochure (10 27 2015)

ConciergeCareManagement&PrivateDutyHomecare

CompassCare,LLCOneStamfordPlaza263TresserBlvd.,9thFloorStamford,CT06901 (855)535‐[email protected] Science of Home Health Care®

ver. 6.0  HCA#0001005 

WhoWeAreCo‐founder Dr. Mark Lachs, MD, is Co‐chief of Geriatrics at NY Presbyterian Hospital and Professor of Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College.  An expert in the care of older people, he brings 30 

years of clinical experience to Compass Care. In addi on, Dr. Lachs has conducted mul ple research studies and published extensively in the field of aging.  He has taught thousands of nurses, medical students, and physicians the fundamentals of geriatric medicine. Dr. Lachs is the author of the best selling book “Treat Me, Not My Age” and is a highly sought a er speaker. 

Dr. Karl Pillemer, PhD, Director of our Home Care Ins tute, is a professor of Gerontology at Cornell University’s School of Human Ecology and Weill Cornell Medical School.  His 30 year career has 

been devoted to studying the role that direct care workers play in aging, and he has developed innova ve training methods to improve their professionalism and skills.  An accomplished author and researcher, Dr. Pillemer has published extensively in the field of homecare training and the socializa on of older adults. 

Lisa Heller‐Salmon, RN, Director of Pa ent Services, is a registered nurse with over 15 years of leadership experience at the Visi ng Nurse Service of NY. Lisa has extensive clinical experience in home care 

with a focus on Geriatrics.  She received a cer ficate in transi onal care and popula on management from Duke University and is a candidate for her Masters degree in Public Health at the University of  Massachuse s, Amherst.   

Jennifer Fisher, LMSW, Esq., Director of Care Management, has dual training in law and social work; she is a licensed social worker and a orney with extensive experience in geriatric care management 

and elder law.  Jennifer is a member of the Na onal Associa on of Professional Geriatric Care Managers.  She graduated from Fordham University School of Law and Graduate School of Social Service and received her BA from Cornell University. 

(855)535‐[email protected]

Compass Care is a concierge care management and private duty homecare company.  Founded by a world‐renowned geriatrician and managed by gerontologists, we offer the highest quality homecare services for older adults.  Our leadership has contributed directly to the scien fic literature on care for older people, and as clients of Compass Care all are afforded that exper se in their homes   

Unlike many other companies, who enter the aging market as a second career and bring minimal direct experience, Compass Care clinicians are trained in all facets that foster op mal well being while aging. We have devoted our careers to promo ng the highest quality of life for older people and appreciate the importance of aging with dignity and as much independence as is safely possible.  

OurDistinctiveApproachWe use evidence and research based interven ons along with many decades of prac cal experience to provide you with a nurturing and strong caregiving rela onship. 

We provide Innova ve and Superior service  Family portal that provides loved ones with real 

me status updates of a client’s situa on  Flat fee care management pricing to an cipate expenses and make choices accordingly 

Prior to being placed in your home, you meet and approve our pre‐screened CCAs ensuring a good fit before they begin to work with your family.  You make the final decision, not us. 

Ongoing RN supervision of aides  24 x 7 accessibility 

We have Industry Leading Standards  Compass Care Assistant training  All caregivers are trained in excess of the legal 

requirements of Cer fied Nursing Assistant and/or Home Health Aide. 

We provide our proprietary and signature home hospitality training; the first in the industry to provide such training. 

Our CCAs are Red Cross CPR and First Aid Cer fied. 

We have Rigorous Quality Control  Our proprietary so ware enables a rigorous caregiver screening and hiring process, in addi on to our extensive interview process. 

We bond and insure all our CCAs as well as conduct thorough background/DMV checks which in turn provides you and your family with the peace of mind you can count on. 

OurServicesWe offer both care management and home health care to effec vely enhance clients’ quality of life and provide loved ones peace of mind. 

C  C  M   Comprehensive assessment & Care Plan  Home visits  Remote care management  Coordina on of social services, medical care and insurance 

Medica on management  Bill payment and financial management  Pa ent advocacy  Assistance with care transi ons 

C  H   : C  C  A  (CCA )  Assistance with ADL’s and IADL’s: 

Cooking  Grooming  Dressing  Bathing  Toile ng  Ea ng  Transferring  Shopping  Light Housekeeping  Socializa on 

Drivers available  Specialized training in Alzheimer's/Demen a and Hospice/End of Life Care