SeniorsAdvocate.CA

Practitioner Bio

“My passion was inspired by my experiences while caring for my aging parents—one with a brain injury and the other with Alzheimer’s. I thrive on the challenges and rewards of serving those needing a gentle voice and unbiased support while working within and outside of our senior-related service systems." Barbara knows first hand the challenges and rewards of serving as an advocate for those needing a voice in our service systems. In the 15 years of navigating the health care system on behalf of her parents, Barbara came face to face with the complexity, richness, gaps, and sometimes confusion within our health and service systems, and the resulting impact this has on caregivers and care receivers. This experience inspired her to leave a successful long-term career as an investment advisor in order to share her direct knowledge, skills and to offer her niche private services as a seniors advocate and consultant for those who need help in accessing our systems and resources. Barbara has completed and received certification in several areas over the years to enhance her knowledge to support the elderly.

American Assoc. of Certified Dementia Practitioners, Certified Professional Consultant on Aging, Seniors Housing Navigator, Graduate Certificate in Values-Based Leadership at Royal Roads University, Certificate in Advocacy in Residential Care Homes, Legal Advocacy for Seniors, Living with Dementia: Impact on Individuals, Caregivers, Communities and Societies John Hopkins University, and Associate Certified Coach Training in progress with Essential Impact an ICF member.

Other experiences include chair of the family council in her fathers care home for 10 years; subsequently working with Advocates for Care Reform helping educate others to run effective family councils in residential care homes. Regional Mentor in Vancouver, BC for BC Community Response Networks bringing together nonprofits, businesses, faith-based organizations and community champions to raise awareness on abuse, neglect and self-neglect and how to respond in a list intrusive manner. She is writing the 3rd edition of her book called Life Planning, Support & Advocacy for Seniors & their Families - A Look at Solutions for a Better Life in Later Years.

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