Catherine Jonas
Owner/CEO
- Role
- Contractor - Department of Geriatrics - Alzheimer\'s & Dementia Care Program at UCLA Health
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Catherine Jonas
31••••••77 c••••••••@cjcareconsulting.com CERTIFIED GERIATRIC CARE MANAGER, CERTIFIED DEMENTIA PRACTITIONER & LICENSED MARRIAGE FAMILY THERAPIST OUR MISSION: To preserve the independence, dignity and quality of life of people as they age with a chronic illness affecting aging, mental disorders or physical/developmental disability. To enable family members to feel confident that their loved one is living a safe, secure, and fulfilling life. Our 25+ years of dedicated care management experience includes guidance, advocacy, and extensive knowledge about costs, quality, and availability of resources. We are driven by an earnest passion for our clients and their families, the desire to provide practical answers and options during times of uncertainty, and to reduce worry, stress and time off from work for family members who may be juggling multiple responsibilities. OUR SERVICES: o HOUSING: Professional guidance evaluating and selecting viable, aging in place solutions and/or placement options o HOME CARE: Assistance hiring and monitoring in-home service providers o COMMUNICATION: Fostering clarity and understanding among doctors, near and distant family members, along with mediation and conflict resolution o LEGAL: Consultations and expert opinions at legal proceedings o COST CONTAINMENT: Avoiding inappropriate placements, duplication of services, and unnecessary hospitalizations o LONG-TERM PLANNING: Advanced Directive/POLST review and end of life care decisions o ACCESSIBILITY: 24/7 We are qualified and delighted to assist: o Individuals o Families o Elder Law Attorneys & Estate Planners o Professional Fiduciaries o Accountants o Wealth and Financial Planners An Advanced Professional Member of Aging Life Care™ Association (ALCA). Website:
Experience
Contractor - Department of Geriatrics - Alzheimer\'s & Dementia Care Program
Feb 2016 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US
UCLA - Alzheimer\'s & Dementia Care ProgramProviding caregiver counseling and care management to those needing support in caring for their loved ones.
Education
Phillips Graduate University
Master's degree, Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
1991 — 1993
Emerson College
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mass Communications/Psychology
1986 — 1990
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