What programs and services are out there for older adults?
How can I help support my loved one?
Join us on June 9 for a lively discussion on what resources are available for older adults. We will review local programs and services that may be available for older adults – whether they live at home or in a senior living community. We will discuss eligibility for and resources that are covered by Medicare, Medicaid and the VA. Programs on the agenda include home health therapies, palliative care, hospice, VA benefits, Medicaid, and different supportive living environments.
If there is a specific resource that you would like to learn about, please include that in your RSVP and we will make sure to cover it.
Date: June 9, 2021
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Virtual (via Zoom Meet)
RSVP: yvonne@castlewi.com (You will be sent a link)
Yvonne Ward APSW, ACHP-SW
Yvonne Ward APSW, ACHP-SWHospice Executive Director
Yvonne Ward joined the Castle Senior Living family in 2020 and is an integral part of our soon-to-be-launched Hospice program. Yvonne (or Von as we like to call her) has over 11 years of professional experience in hospice, social work, and the healthcare industry. She is an Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Social Worker – certified in 2017 from the National Association of Social Workers. She received her Bachelor’s in Social Welfare with a Criminal Justice Certificate and her Master’s in Social Work with a Mental Health emphasis from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Her goal is to help people with their physical, mental, emotional and healthcare needs by providing resources, support, advocacy and education. Von is so passionate about the individuals and families under her care, that she once arranged for a hospice patient to fulfill a last wish to go skydiving and then proceeded to jump out of the plane with him for support!