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HCT E5 Frank Brown & Sena Kimbrell L.Ac.

May 20, 2021 by angishields

Tucson Business Radio

HCT E5 Frank Brown & Sena Kimbrell L.Ac.

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ABOUT FRANK BROWN

Frank Brown, Owner, Tucson Corrective Exercise
Mobile Number: (520) 609 1180
frank@tucsoncorrectiveexcercise.com

Relocated to Tucson when I was 22. I have an A.S. from PCC and attended the U of A and ASU online. Earlier this year I published my first book “Use It or Lose It.” I also hold multiple certifications in the exercise field, Including a degree from Personal Training school.

I am extremely close to my family and I am engaged to Rasha. Tucson Corrective Exercise was founded by accident in 2013 after I taught an exercise class at Starfish on River Hills.

But then in 2015 I left my job and went full time owner operator quickly needing to hire more people.

We offer group and one on one exercise training for seniors with disabilities. Over the last 8 years my team and I have helped hundreds of seniors regain the ability to walk and improve other functions necessary to help them live life more independently.

We are currently working on an expansion to senior living facilities in Scottsdale Az. I will work every day the rest of my life to see that TCE becomes a brand that is known for empowering seniors.

Organization Website URL: tucsoncorrectiveexercise.com

LinkedIn URL: linkedin.com/in/frank-brown-2156217b

Facebook Page URL: facebook.com/TucsonCorrectiveExerciseAZ/

ABOUT SENA KIMBRELL L.AC.

Sena’s family and heritage is from Northern Arizona, Flagstaff, AZ. Sena was born in Tucson Az out of medical necessity.

Her mother had a rare blood disorder that made the pregnancy dangerous to both the mom and the baby (Sena). They were emergency transported from Flagstaff to University of Arizona Medical Center in Tucson, AZ. Sena was 2 months premature and was born at 2lbs 13 oz. Sena made medical history by being the first baby in Arizona to survive being an RHFactor baby.

This made her immune system very compromised, and Sena spent her entire childhood sick. Sena was raised by her grandparents in Flagstaff AZ.

Her grandmother felt that activities would strengthen her and she took up activities such as Tap Dancing, Jazz Dancing, Playing the Organ, Gymnastics, Swimming, Silversmithing, Jewelry designing and Lamp work Glass. Sena was like a little fish and made it far on professional swimming team, placing in the top 5 in State, Regionals and Junior Olympics.

Sena was raised near the Navajo Reservation from age 14 and there was fortunate to start training in Traditional Navajo Medicine. Her interest in this was in an effort to fix her own health. Sena had a son in 1997, moved to Tucson in 2001, raised her son alone, and pursued an education in Traditional Chinese Medicine. In 2010 Sena adopted / took in her son’s best friend.

Sena has a Masters in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MacOM) in 2011. She opened Old Pueblo Acupuncture in 2013. Sena uses her own health experiences, her traditional Navajo and Traditional Chinese medicine training to get amazing results with her patients. She is truly a gifted healer and LOVES this medicine.

Organization Website URL: www.oldpuebloacupuncture.com

Cindy L. Sheller

Cindy L. Sheller is a recognized expert in navigating the healthcare system and has more than 27 years’ experience. In 2015 she left the Healthcare Corporate world to become an entrepreneur and bring Caring Senior Service to the Tucson and Southern Arizona communities. She is married to Lee Sheller & has two children Nick Pazarentzos 34, Zachary who is 13 years old. One Grandbaby Audrey 15 months. We live on 4 acres of land in Tucson and have two dogs, 3 desert tortoises, 9 chickens and an array of fish, and one Axolotl.

Cindy’s Tucson office is ranked among the top Caring Senior Service Agencies in the nation. Cindy is the recipient of the coveted Hedgehog Award for 2021. She was featured as the first Women Icon of 2021 in REfashioned Magazine. She is a Platinum member of EWomen Network as well as a BNI Copper Connections member.

Caring Senior Service is a non-medical home health care agency serving the Tucson and surrounding area communities. Caring Senior Service uses the GreatCare® method which ensures seniors receive the very best senior home care. As the owner of Caring Senior Service, it is Cindy’s goal to give seniors the control needed to live safely at home and to provide their families peace of mind. Cindy believes every senior should be able to remain Healthy. Happy. Home.

Caring Senior Service works with community partners to ensure the health and safety of their clients. There are times when home care is no longer an option, and her team facilitates the changes needed to keep her clients safe. She and her team, work hard to provide GreatCare® to every senior they serve. Senior care is Cindy’s passion, more than a career it’s a heart-centered calling. She is an active leader in the business and healthcare community as well as an advocate and volunteer supporting adults who wish to age in place.

Cindy’s latest heart project is her new Podcast HOME CARE TODAY. The mission of the show is to share information and knowledge on how to navigate the home health care industry. The desire to help Seniors and their families obtain the tools they need to plan before a crisis. To learn more about Caring Senior Service visit: www.caringseniorservice.com/tucson

HCT E4: Hope Noble and Morgen Hartford

May 12, 2021 by angishields

Tucson Business Radio

HCT E4: Hope Noble and Morgen Hartford

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ABOUT HOPE NOBLE

Senior Marketing Director
Catalina Springs Memory Care
Cell: (520)609-7369

“I have been in the Senior Living industry for going on my 10th year this year. 

I got started right out of college, sort of by accident. A family friend was volunteering in the dementia unit at a local Assisted Living, and they had an opening for an Activities Assistant which she thought I would be great at.  I applied, was hired and the rest is history. 

I have a passion for working with residents with dementia and Alzheimer’s, as through my high school years, my grandmother was a primary caregiver for her father, my 94-year-old great-grandfather who was suffering with dementia.  That was my first close experience with the disease, but I have since had other family members diagnosed. 

Through my work, and in my volunteering with the Alzheimer’s Association through the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, I’ve become even more passionate about educating people on the disease and stripping away the fear that so many have.

I am now the Marketing Director at Catalina Springs Memory Care, where we specialize in care for seniors with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, and specifically work to bring joy and purpose to their lives through our SPARK programming.”

Organization Website URL: www.catalinaspringsmemorycare.com

Org Facebook Page URL: www.facebook.com/catalinasprings

ABOUT MORGEN HARTFORD

Morgen Hartford serves as Southern Arizona Community Executive for the Alzheimer’s Association, Desert Southwest Chapter.

He leads the strategic direction and implementation of community partnerships, programs, projects, and initiatives throughout Southern Arizona.

Morgen moved to the Sonoran Desert from the Rocky Mountains of Montana after working for an innovative non-profit that paired at-risk youth with older adults through the medium of sustainable agriculture.

At the Alzheimer’s Association, Morgen is supported in his work by hundreds of committed volunteers and a dynamic and dedicated staff, all focused on leading the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.

Organization Website URL: alz.org/dsw

Twitter URL: twitter.com/alzdsw

Org Facebook Page URL: facebook.com/alzdsw

Org YouTube URL: youtube.com/alzdsw

Cindy L. Sheller

HCT E3: Piper Frithsen and Kathy Peake

April 28, 2021 by angishields

Tucson Business Radio

HCT E3: Piper Frithsen and Kathy Peake

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Piper Frithsen, RN, M.Admin

Administrator – Casa de la Luz
7740 N. Oracle Road, Tucson

A registered nurse for almost 30 years, Piper brings a wealth of bedside and leadership experience to her role as Casa de la Luz Administrator.

With an Associate Degree in nursing from Marymount University, Piper completed her master’s in administration with an emphasis in leadership from Northern Arizona University.

Born in Minnesota and raised outside of Washington DC., Piper was drawn to the field of nursing as a young child following the death of her grandmother.

She is active in multiple local and state committees that focus on education and availability of services to Tucsonans and enjoys working across the healthcare continuum.

Piper is a mom to three kids and a spunky English Bull dog. She enjoys spending time with her husband and watching her kids at all their activities/events.

Casa de la Luz is the leading provider of end-of-life care in Southern Arizona. Offering hospice, community palliative care and extensive bereavement services, the breadth of programs at Casa de la Luz extends through every stage at end of life. Locally founded by Agnes C. Poore and the late Lynette Jaramillo, Casa de la Luz has been a trusted community partner for more than 20 years and has provided superior care to more than 20,000 individuals. Our mission is to provide superior care to patients and their families so that they may complete their mission on this earth in comfort, dignity and harmony.

Hospice is Casa de la Luz’s longest running program, and its primary goal is to enable those facing a terminal illness to receive aid in the comfort of their home – whether that be a personal residence, nursing home or assisted living facility – surrounded by loved ones. The Casa de la Luz interdisciplinary team of hospice experts collaborates with the patient/family to develop a personalized plan of care. By addressing medical needs, managing symptoms and providing spiritual and emotional support to both patient and their loved ones, the focus of hospice care is quality of life. Because every day counts.

Company / Organization Website URL: www.casahospice.com

Company or Guest LinkedIn URL: https://www.linkedin.com/company/casa-de-la-luz

Company / Org Facebook Page URL: https://www.facebook.com/CasaDeLaLuzHospice

Kathy Peake

CEO, Financial Advisor
THE Peake Financial Group
8438 E 5th Street
Tucson, AZ 85710
520-661-8467

Email: kathypeake@icloud.com (personal)
kathy@TPFinancial.net for Securities Related

Kathy earned her BS degree in Chemistry and minor in Math in 1980 from Mary Washington College.

Kathy taught high school chemistry until she found out she was true entrepreneur at heart.

She has owned and grown several successful businesses over the years; however, in 2001, she became a designated Independent Financial Advisor, complete with Series 6, 63, 65 and insurance licenses.

She nourishes and protects her client’s futures. She is a proud mother of three adults and grandmother of five.

She is the former Managing Director of eWomenNetwork in Tucson plus she is an active member of her church and community.

Disclaimer:

Kathy Peake is a licensed Financial Advisor with Cetera Financial Specialist as her Broker/Dealer. Securities offered through Cetera Financial Specialists, member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services offered through Cetera Investment Advisers LLC. Cetera entities are under separate ownership from any other named entity. Kathy’s is doing business as: The Peake Financial Group. This podcast is designed to provide general information on the subjects covered. It is not, however, intended to provide specific legal or tax investment advice. You are encouraged to consult with your tax advisor, attorney, or investment professional on these subjects.

Cindy L. Sheller

HCT E2: Beth Fuller & Jane K Larrabee

April 8, 2021 by angishields

Tucson Business Radio

HCT E2: Beth Fuller & Jane K Larrabee

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Beth Fuller, Owner of TLC Coordination & Advocacy
TLC Coordination and Advocacy
3849 E Broadway #266
Tucson, AZ 85716
520-305-4454, Cell: 520-403-8317,
Fax: 520-373-5143
Beth@tucsonlifecare.com
Info@tucsonlifecare.com
https://www.tucsonlifecare.com/
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | LinkedIn |

TLC Coordination and Advocacy is the one call for older adults to make. We meet with individuals and families to assess their needs and help sort out what kind of care and services best meet their needs to help them stay as independent as possible. Then we arrange and coordinate those services, monitor them for quality, and troubleshoot any glitches. We attend medical appointments to make sure doctors get an accurate picture and that any orders are carried through and families are updated.

We are a safety net for those who have no one else to help. We are the boots on the ground for busy adult children whether they are in Tucson or in another country. We are like a project manager for aging. We focus on the people, but also arrange care for pets, homes, autos, and anything else that needs attention. A care manager is on-call 24 hours to assist with urgent situations whether it’s a trip to the ER or a broken pipe or AC that goes out in July.

Jane K Larrabee
Law Office of Jane K Larrabee
333 N Wilmot Rd STE 340
Tucson, AZ 85711
520-829-0571
jane@jlazlaw.com

Jane was raised in Hawaii and New Hampshire before her parents relocated to Tucson when she was 10 —

We know Jane as an attorney, who practices ESTATE & TRUST LAW – a 3rd career for her- begun in 2002. She has 2 law degrees – her JD from the UofA and Masters of Law in Tax from Univ of Washington/Seattle.

 A tidbit about Jane’s prior working life are:

She was involved in implementing Title 9 in schools all over Arizona to give boys and girls equal education opportunity.

She managed the training dept for US Franchise Company teaching entrepreneurs how to profitably run a small business. When that company moved its headquarters— Jane changed course and became a lawyer in 2002

Jane is married to Phil. While they have no children, they enjoy extended family here in Tucson… Their next big home project is rewilding the back yard to meet Audubon standards as a native plant & critter (bird -bee -bat & bunny) habitat.

Jane’s hobbies include: Window-hiking on Southeast Arizona’s backroads and being a newbie birder.

About your business

am an estate planning attorney in Tucson, Arizona.  I’ve been helping families and individuals create support systems for difficult transitions like death and disability for over 15 years.  It’s my mission to make the legal process simple, comfortable, and effective for you

That’s why I practice law a little differently – we collaborate and by way of conversation we discover who and what is most important to you.

Many clients have said this work is one of love. People make these plans because they love someone.  To this I add, it is also about respecting and taking care of yourself. So many others depend on you. By taking care of yourself, they are helped, too.

Special Notes

I’m always looking to improve on tools so they serve when needed. Ex: DocuBank. As a gift, I give my clients 1 yr membership. Remember those Healthcare documents? DocuBank stores them electronically. You carry a wallet card – and those docs are avail 24/7/365 to you,

Your doctors, your healthcare agents with a simple phone call.

Cindy L. Sheller

Cindy’s latest heart project is her new Podcast HOME CARE TODAY. The mission of the show is to share information and knowledge on how to navigate the home health care industry. The desire to help Seniors and their families obtain the tools they need to plan before a crisis. To learn more about Caring Senior Service visit: www.caringseniorservice.com/tucson

HCT E1: Starfish Care Homes & Serenity Senior Services

March 2, 2021 by angishields

Tucson Business Radio

HCT E1: Starfish Care Homes & Serenity Senior Services

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Home Care Today’s Inaugural Show

Guests

Ben Silverman, Owner
Starfish Care Homes
6411 E. Santa Elena (bus. office – 6 Tucson Locations)
Tucson, AZ 85715
520-609-4693
ben@starfishcarehomes.com

Raised in Pittsburgh, PA. Bachelor’s and Master’s in Mechanical Engineering from M.I.T. MBA from University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Worked in manufacturing at General Electric, at a startup automotive supplier, as an EVP for diamond tooling manufacturer, and ran Consumer Products Division at Rain Bird in Tucson. Moved to Tucson for Rain Bird in 2005. Left Rain Bird and started Starfish Care Homes with wife, Kris, a Nurse Practitioner in 2012. Live in Tucson Country Club since we moved here in 2005. Three kids, Bernie 23, a Biomedical Engineer at Brainlab in San Diego, Max 21, in Environmental Engineering and Political Science at ASU, and Sophie, 17, at CFHS.

About your business:

Kris and Ben started Starfish Care Homes in 2012. After looking at possible acquisitions, we decided we could do better by starting from scratch ourselves. We bought a beautiful home, renovated it for Assisted Living, and opened it for business in September of 2012. Over the years, we’ve bought, renovated, and opened more homes. Recently, we added a community of 8 homes in Northwest Tucson. We’ve grown Starfish from one home with no employees to 14 homes across 6 locations, employing over 70 people and caring for over 100 residents.

At Starfish, we work to do a few things very well. Most importantly, we hire and keep nice, professional Managers and Caregivers. Good people want to work in an organization that upholds high standards, particularly when caring for people. We provide our staff with tools, resources, and a positive environment to do their jobs well. Their jobs are difficult, so all the support we provide really matters. Additionally, we provide a clean, attractive home for residents to live and staff to work. We make home-cooked food with copious fresh fruit, vegetables and deserts. The last important input is communication. We need to be on the same page with families and resident representatives about subtle changes in condition, so together we make decisions and take actions to keep our residents in the best possible condition.

Tom Pothoff and Danny Klein, Founders/Partners/Owners
Serenity Senior Services LLC
1960 N. Bonanza Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520)907-1991 (MAIN) (520)991-0151 (Danny’s Cell)
info@serenityss.com
www.serenityss.com OR www.serenityseniorservices.com

Danny Klein founded Serenity Senior Services partnered with Tom Pothoff just over 5 years ago. Prior to starting the company, Danny worked as a pharmaceutical sales representative for 15 years, specializing in the areas of neurology and psychiatry. During this time, he also volunteered his time in various nursing homes throughout Southern Arizona, assisting patients with dementia and Alzheimer’s.  Danny leveraged this experience in helping to place his late grandfather, diagnosed with advanced Alzheimer’s disease, into an assisted living facility. Helping families transition parents/grandparents into assisted living is something he is very passionate about. From a young age, Danny has taken a keen interest in ensuring that seniors are comfortable and well cared for.

Born in Chicago, Danny has lived in Tucson for 30 years and is a graduate of Catalina Foothills High School and Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business in Bloomington, Indiana.

About the Business

Serenity Senior Services is a locally owned company that assists families and their aging loved ones find placement throughout Southern Arizona. Danny Klein and Tom Pothoff started Serenity Senior Services 5 years ago and have assisted over 800 families with their long-term care needs. We have a selective vetting criterion for the senior living communities and adult care homes in which we place. Since we started our business, we have vetted over 300 senior living options in Southern Arizona and we work with only 45-50 places. Our motto is that we are “Doctor Recommended, Family-Approved” as we partner with over 180 local primary care/geriatric physicians to help their patients find the right senior living option. Serenity Senior Services offers placement options for Independent Living, Assisted Living, or Memory Care.

Our placement services are completely free to you, our clients, as we get paid by the selected senior living community. If our clients choose a place that we recommend, we get a referral fee from the selected community. However, we do need to be the first to introduce a client to the community in order for us to get compensated. In addition to being local placement experts, we can also recommend agencies that provide in-home caregiving. We realize that some families are not ready to place their loved ones into Assisted Living or Memory Care and we have vetted private duty caregiving agencies throughout Southern Arizona. Our goal is to provide families with as much information as possible so that they can make an informed decision. 

Our placement model is unique in that we do a full initial intake and, if necessary, get permission (HIPPA clearance) from families to validate care needs with PCPs and physician specialists. Furthermore, we have a documented 7-page vetting checklist where we consistently inspect the communities in which we place. This “Community Review Checklist” was created and approved with the help of over 30 local physicians who refer to us. Lastly, we constantly check the most recent Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) surveys (inspections) on all the communities where we do placements. We are extremely transparent with our clients and even post a link to the ADHS survey website on our own Serenity Senior Services website: www.serenityss.com Cindy L. Sheller