What families say

"Making decisions about elder care can be overwhelming and daunting. My two sisters and I were committed to helping our mother live independently in her own home for as long as feasible. We knew she would need to make some changes and get some help in order to do that safely but were confused about where to begin. Dina consulted with us and made some basic suggestions that put us all at ease. Simple things like getting an electric tea kettle instead of using the stove, installing a guard rail around the bed and putting a seat in the bathtub seemed obvious, but there were so many things that Dina pointed out that we were unaware of, that could have been accidents waiting to happen. Though my sisters and I sometimes had different perspectives on our mother’s care, Dina’s calm, practical approach helped us reach consensus about taking action to make the changes that would ensure that she would be safe in her own home."

—Elyse Newman

“When I was struggling and feeling overwhelmed with some difficult decisions about managing the care and finances of my mom, Dina calmly helped me sort through my options with solid information based on her years of experience, and—just as important—she did so with sincere compassion and kindness. Caring for aging parents can thrust you into a confusing new world fraught with challenges. Dina knows this world inside out and can help you navigate your way through. She really listens, and the knowledge and insight she shares are like being thrown a lifeline. I don’t know how I would have managed without her!”

—Susan Karwoska

“We have made tremendous progress with our folks in large part due to Dina’s counsel and support. We are in a really good place (although some days are still sad, frustrating and confusing) and we’re so grateful for all your help. We certainly had no idea how to begin to navigate this process and your insight and guidance was critical in empowering us in making these critical changes.”

—Justin and Christine B.

“I wanted to share my outstanding experience with Dina Zempsky over this past year. My Mom has always been a pillar of strength—confident, articulate and well educated but, about a year ago, she began to falter. Her memory and hearing were diminishing, COVID had further isolated her from her friends, family and daily routine. Mom was anxious, depressed and equally angry and scared of these changes; she had always been in control, but control was quickly slipping away from her and she was terrified. Mom couldn’t find the words to describe how she was feeling, so, she receded into herself and was simply miserable. We sought help to guide us on how to manage keeping Mom safe in her environment, how to ease her anxiety and how to create a treatment plan customized for Mom’s needs. I interviewed several Social Workers, but knew, when I met Dina, that I had found the right resource to help us help Mom. No task was too small or too large for Dina to overcome. She treated Mom as a friend—patient and caring, a “ velvet hammer” when needed, a firm advocate and a clear determination to improve Mom’s safety and quality of life. Through Dina’s many years of experience and expertise, a year has passed quickly and Mom’s marked improvement has been astonishing. We have Dina to thank for helping us navigate a healthcare system that doesn’t always respect and revere our most important family members—our parents as they age. We’ve come to expect that our parents have all the answers and when they’re unable to help themselves, they are reluctant to come to us, as their children, for assistance and this is where Dina excels. Dina has been a tremendous asset to Mom’s “care team“ and I cannot thank her or recommend her enough. If you need help navigating the often confusing and challenging senior/ geriatric healthcare industry in hopes of assisting your loved ones, Dina is the patient, caring experienced provider you need. Many thanks to Dina who, after years in the public geriatric system, ventured on her own to provide the care our parents and your loved ones deserve—with respect and love. Thanks, Dina!!!”

—Kim Reynolds