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Timing is everything! Particularly for Aqua Umoren. Originally from Seattle Washington, Aqua moved to New Orleans to attend Xavier University. After receiving his Bachelors Degree in Management, he went on to attend the University of New Orleans for his Masters. Early in 2004, Aqua made a decision to move to the Dallas area to pursue his career – several months before Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans. Today, Aqua is Area Director for Haven Home Health. He loves the philosophy of the company that focuses on both the welfare of their staff, and the direct interaction and service to their patients.
Olivia Haynes seems to have missed her true calling, as she is an absolute NATURAL on the air! A Dallas native, Olivia strayed from Texas long enough to earn a degree at the University of Oklahoma. She has spent her career in human resources, getting her feet wet in the healthcare industry at a long term care facility. A year and a half, she found her home at Haven Home Health, where she works as a Senior Healthcare Recruiter. She tells us that she particularly looks for staff that are critical thinkers and exceptional communicators. She prides Haven Home Health on the quality of their staff, and, as such, is extremely careful about the prospective employees that she invites to join the team. To get more information about Haven Home Health, call them at (972) 644-3000, or visit them on the web at www.3hllc.com.
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Sandra Durbin moved from Ohio to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida to work with juvenile delinquents in Ft. Lauderdale. After moving to Atlanta, she decided to change careers. Little did she know she would simply be working with OLDER juvenile delinquents. Today, Sandra is a Senior Director of Community Relations for Brighton Gardens of Dunwoody. Brighton Gardens is part of the Sunrise family, and thus the oldest assisted living company in the US. Having worked for Sunrise for a number of years now, Sandra loves the sense of community at Sunrise. One of the unique projects being undertaken by Brighton Gardens is their Ageless Design Symposium. Coming up from May 13 to May 15, Brighton Gardens of Dunwoody will be taking four of their apartments and showcasing Aging in Place improvements to help seniors stay in their homes as their conditions progress – whether physical or cognitive. In addition, join Brighton Gardens on May 19 for a Taste of Sunrise. Brighton Gardens is also hosting both a Mothers Day Brunch or a Father’s Day Barbecue that will benefit the Diabetes Association. To find out more, contact Sandra at 678-896-5650, visit them on the web at www.bgdunwoody.com, or stop by their Ashford Center location in Dunwoody for a tour!
Special thanks to Griswold Special Care, A Tradition in Home Care Excellence since 1982, for hosting today’s show!
