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129 See our listing on page 128. Professional Geriatric Care Management Making life the best it can be for older adults with memory loss and their families Aging Matters, Inc. (949) 212-4105 Fax (949) 498-7988 drjane@agingmattersinc.com www.agingmattersinc.com • PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE We provide assistance with selecting, screening and recommending the best assisted living or dementia community. We do not simply provide lists. Our personalized service closely matches the particular needs and preferences of the older person with communities that are just right for that person. We can also negotiate costs directly with the community of your choice. • DEMENTIA COUNSELING Transitional, validation and behavioral counseling. Support when moving from home to an assisted living or dementia community. • EDUCATION We provide solution-focused education and counseling on memory impairment, providing the best approaches to caregiving which maximize quality of life and independence for your loved one. • IN-HOME ASSESSMENT & CARE PLANNING Detailed clinical assessment with personalized plan of care. • MEDICAL COORDINATION & ADVOCACY Accompany client to doctor's appointments and provide doctors with accurate information. Monitor care in hospital and advocate in ER. Review medical records. ABOUT THE FOUNDER Dr. Jane L. Mahakian has a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in geriatrics and is a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (lic#mft30045). She is the previous director of Elder Care Programs at the University of California San Francisco.