Many older people are struggling with decisions that everyone must make eventually. Do I need help to stay in my home? How do I get repairs done? Should I move? Who is going to help me move? The questions and options can seem unanswerable — especially if health and physical fitness are issues.
Adult Transitional Care was started in May of 2013 by three women united in their common purpose to embrace, empower and enhance the adult transitioning to new beginnings. Their Mission is to provide compassionate, high quality, cost-effective service for adults experiencing transitions; physically, socially, spiritually and environmentally. The business is divided into three separate but interactive parts:
Residential management/handyman — Connie Corl is in charge of the residential management and handyman services. She is the manager and responsible for the daily operation, financial operation and marketing of Adult Transitions. Corl is a graduate of Penn State with a degree in therapeutic recreation. She spent 10 years as a recreation therapist in a long-term care facility and cared for her own mother for 10 years. Managing her own real estate investments has added another layer to her expertise. Under the umbrella of “maintenance” are:
- Odd jobs
- Home maintenance
- Small plumbing and electrical repairs
- Power washing
- “Fix it” list
Personal care/companion — Celina Jovel, personal care administrator, leads the team of personal caregivers and companions.
“I want to support and empower independent living. Each person deserves to do as much for themselves and to stay as independent as they can,” she said.
Jovel was trained as a medical assistant by a community college in Houston and spent 25 years as a companion and personal caregiver. Her work for six years as an office manager has proved useful in the setting up of the business with her two partners. She has a passion for her job.
“We have very skilled employees and I mentor them to very high standards,” she said.
Among the services offered:
- Brain health programs
- Bathing/hygiene assistance
- Light housekeeping duties
- Alzheimer and dementia care
- Attending cultural events
- Technical assistance
- Organizing special events
- Spiritual direction
Senior Move Management — The third piece of the services falls under the expertise of Mary Ann Curren. Adult Transitional Care specializes in assisting older adults and their families with the physical aspects of moving or relocating, and with all the emotions attached to those actions. The team can also help with “aging in place.”
Curren has an intense interest in facilitating life transitions with minimal stress. She coordinates Senior Move Management. After graduating from Penn State with a B.S. in Health and Human Development with an emphasis on therapeutic recreation, Curren has spent more than 20 years directing wellness programs for a continuing care retirement community. Her team can help with:
- Making a plan to “age in place” or move
- Organizing, sorting and downsizing
- Customized floor plans
- Interviewing, scheduling and overseeing movers
- Unpacking, and setting up the new home
All three women are active in volunteer work for the community as well as this new endeavor. They can answer any questions about transitioning to a new phase in your life. They price jobs on an individual basis according to what is required.
The business is licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health, is a member of Builder’s Association of Central Pennsylvania, and a member of the National Association of Senior Move Managers.
Click HERE for more information about Adult Transitional Care or call (814) 954-2821.
