Aging is a journey we all experience, whether personally or through the lives of our loved ones. For me, this journey has been deeply personal and professionally transformative. I’ve witnessed firsthand the various paths aging can take: one grandparent transitioned
through a skilled nursing facility, another spent their final years in an assisted living facility, and another aged in place at home, ultimately passing peacefully under hospice care. While aging at home was a comfort to my grandparent, it took an immense
burden on my mother, who took a six-month sabbatical to provide full-time care. Watching her navigate that physical and emotional strain left a lasting impression on me, highlighting the profound challenges families face in caring for their aging loved ones.
These experiences fueled my passion for helping people age well and led me to pivot my career toward healthcare. After working in a healthcare law firm, I pursued my Doctorate in Physical Therapy in my 30s, not to treat athletes, but by a mission to help people
maintain strength, mobility, and independence as they age. When Covid began, I was working in an acute care hospital with a newborn at home. My wife and I made the difficult decision to step back and reassess our priorities. I transitioned into a role where
I helped hundreds of families navigate the complexities of returning home from skilled nursing facilities. Through this work, I saw how overwhelming it can be for families to find adequate care, manage logistics, and ensure their loved ones can age safely
and comfortably at home.
This long and winding journey ultimately brought me to Hallmark Homecare. With nearly 20 years of healthcare experience, I’ve gained a unique perspective on what families truly need when it comes to caring for aging loved ones. Hallmark Homecare enables me
to use that expertise to connect families with experienced, compassionate caregivers while ensuring that care is affordable and empowering for everyone involved. By embracing Hallmark’s innovative direct-hire model, I’m committed to helping families in our
community find the support they need to help their loved ones age better, age happier, and age at home with dignity.