Join us on March 6 for an insightful Geriatric Care Management Forum featuring a Q&A session with three compassionate providers.
Gain valuable insights into effective care strategies tailored for the unique needs of our aging community.
Don't miss this opportunity to explore crucial topics in geriatric care. Your questions and participation are welcomed!
MEET OUR PANELISTS
Julie Widman, Geriatric Care Manager, Golden Pond Elder Care Strategies, LLC
Julie Widman is a certified Nurse Case Manager with 30 years of experience working in the hospital setting.
Through her experience, she brings a strong knowledge of care coordination in the complex medical arena. Julie has spent years building relationships throughout the community to ensure high-quality care for her patients upon return to the community. As a care manager, Julie is a strong advocate for seniors, educating and assisting clients and families navigate through the increasingly complex healthcare system.
Julie brings both professional and personal experience to her profession. She uses her knowledge to advocate for the best outcomes for her clients.
Julie received her Nursing degree from Marymount University in Arlington. While working at George Washington University Hospital, she received her BA in Human Services where she gained interest in the need for education and advocacy within the community.
Heidi L. Garvis, BS, CMC, CDCS
Heidi Garvis, Certified Care Manager, has a degree in Human Services and has been working with older adults and their families since 2006. She has helped hundreds of families plan for care in various senior housing communities and aging-in-place environments.
Her personal expertise is creating Aging Life Care™ Planning Reports and the Senior Housing Search. Heidi says being an Aging Life Care™ Manager allows her to incorporate two of her long-held passions: helping and educating people about their care options.
Heidi is a former Board Member of Senior Services of Alexandria (SSA) and volunteers for her church and her neighborhood Civic Association. She is an Advanced Professional Member of the Aging Life Care™ Association. Heidi resides in Manassas and enjoys, watercolor painting, travel, sightseeing, and entertaining. Notary services are available.
Heather Suri, RN BSN CMC – Founder and CEO, Pathways in Aging
Heather Suri is a registered nurse with more than 25 years of experience in community-based nursing. Her work experience in skilled nursing facilities, home health, home care, outpatient settings, and hospice have prepared her for helping families navigate the options and resources for aging well and managing healthcare crises. She founded Pathways in Aging at the end of 2017.
Heather has strong clinical assessment skills and loves a challenge! She has a strong interest in working with medically and psychiatrically complex clients. She specializes in working with individuals with dementia and Parkinson’s Disease.
Heather has served on the board of the Aging Life Care Association, Mid-Atlantic Chapter since 2020. She was elected President of the Chapter in 2021 and served for 3 years. She remains on the board as a Past President. She is a volunteer with the Medical Reserve Corp in Loudoun County.
Heather is married and lives in Loudoun County, Virginia with her 4 children and 2 cats. In her free time, she can be found curled up with a book and a cup of strong coffee.