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Month: June 2012

Sandi Thurber and Elizabeth Joseph from Gwinnett Extended Care Center

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To anyone that speaks to Sandi Thurber, it is apparent that she loves her job, and is personally motivated by helping families in times of crisis and need. Educated in Sociology at the University of Southern Mississippi, Sandi began working with older adults on a part-time basis as the Activities Coordinator in a nursing home. After many years at both Meadowbrook and Delmar Gardens, she accepted her current position as a social worker at Gwinnett Extended Care Center (GECC) about six years ago.

Elizabeth Joseph came to the US from India twenty five years ago. When she came here, she intended to be a teacher. When she found it difficult to find a teaching job, she went back to school, and earned her RN degree. She moved to Atlanta 17 years ago, and accepted a position with the Gwinnett Medical system 14 years ago. Though she wears a multitude of hats, her primary role at GECC is to assist patients with their Medicare and insurance needs.

GECC is an 89 bed facility located adjacent to the main Gwinnett Medical Center campus in Lawrenceville. Sandi tells us this that being a part of the Gwinnett Medical system, and being co-located with the campus is a tremendous benefit for their patients, in that, there are a host of resources available that would not be easily accessible in another location. To find out more information about GECC, please call them directly at (678) 312-3000, or visit them on the web here.

We want to thank Griswold Home Care for sponsoring today’s show. Griswold Home Care has been a preferred provider of high quality, affordable in-home senior care in Atlanta for 20 years.

Cambria Smith, President and Founder of Transitions RBG

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Cambria Smith intended to spend her career serving children.  She earned a degree from Florida State University in Family & Consumer Services, then ended up working in health and life insurance.  About six years ago she got involved in finding a Medicare solution for her grandmother.  Being the “teacher” in the family, she took it upon herself to learn everything she could about the products and services available to her grandmother.  She acknowledges that it was an overwhelming process.

Being an astute entrepreneur, Cambria quickly recognized both an opportunity to serve a frail population, and an opportunity for a business.  About a year ago she founded Transitions Retiree Benefit Group.  With an aging work force, retirees outnumbering the active employees and a downturned economy; employers are searching for the solution to reduce their retiree medical costs. Transitions has created a turn-key operation to reduce the risk, cost and exposure to medical claims.  Transitions is committed to providing a “Soft Landing” for individuals transitioning from employment to retirement.  In addition, they also provide a Caregiver Assistance Program that serves as a resource for younger employees to get answers to a variety of questions on behalf of a loved one.  There is never a charge for this service!

For more information, visit their website at www.transitionsrbg.com, call them at (678) 880-8905, or send Cambria and email at cambria@transitionsrbg.com.

Eugeria! Radio helps Griswold Home Care celebrate 30 years serving Seniors and Disabled Adults

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Today’s edition of Eugeria! Radio celebrates the 30th anniversary of our sponsor, Griswold Special Care!  It also marks the rollout of our sponsor’s new name, Griswold Home Care.  For 30 years, (20 years in Atlanta), Griswold has had a tradition of excellence in delivering high quality, affordable and dependable in-home care to seniors and disabled individuals.  Though the name is changing to better reflect the services provided, the care continues to be “special”!

Joining us from Philadelphia this morning is Fiona Middleton.  Fiona is the President and Founder of Fairfield Business Solutions.  Her company is dedicated to assisting senior services companies communicate compelling and effective messages to the prospective clients and referral sources that underscore a passion for delivering high quality products and services at a fair price.

Born, raised and educated in the Philadelphia area, Fiona spent the bulk of her professional career with Griswold Home Care’s Corporate Office in Erdenheim, Pennsylvania.  She watched Jean Griswold start and grow the company from a small home-based business to the first international franchised home care company.  Today, Griswold has more than 175 offices in nearly 30 states.  Listen in as she shares a bit of Griswold Home Care’s remarkable history.

Additionally, Fiona will publish a book at the end of this month entitled “The Closer’s Mindset”.  To get a sneak preview, sign up for a webinar being offered by Fairfield Business Solutions by visiting their website at www.FairfieldSolutions.com.  Fiona can be reached by email at fmiddleton@fairfieldsolutions.com, or via telephone at (484) 632-4183.

We want to thank Griswold Home Care for sponsoring today’s show.  Griswold Home Care has been a preferred provider of high quality, affordable in-home senior care in Atlanta for 20 years.  Griswold Home Care has offices in more than 175 markets nationwide.

Rabbi Scott Saulson, Founder of Moving Parents

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Joining us on his birthday, Rabbi Scott Saulson has been around the world a few times…literally!  Born in Michigan and raised in Miami Beach, Rabbi Saulson returned to his roots to earn his degree from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.  After college he spent time in the Peace Corps in Micronesia (a group of islands in the western Pacific Ocean).  He returned to the US to continue his education, earning an MA from Miami University, and then attending seminary at Hebrew Union College in Cincinnati.  Launching his rabbinic career, Rabbi Saulson served congregations in Israel, Guatemala and South Africa.  Upon returning to the US, he became the Community Chaplain at Jewish Family & Career Services, serving them for 14 years.  In 2007, Rabbi Saulson founded Moving Parents, an organization that “helps adult children and their parents get unstuck so they can move beyond where they ever imagined.”  To find out more, please visit his website at www.movingparents.org.  You can also reach him via telephone at (770) 335-2311.

We want to thank Griswold Home Care for sponsoring today’s show.  Griswold Home Care has been a preferred provider of high quality, affordable in-home senior care in Atlanta for 20 years.  Griswold Home Care has offices in more than 175 markets nationwide.