Health Care Services
Dr. Suzanne Dibble, RN — VP of Health Care Services
Dr. Dibble is Adjunct Professor at the Institute for Health & Aging and Physiological Nursing. She received her doctoral education at the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Dibble focuses on developing care models for those with chronic illnesses and terminal diseases, including breast cancer. She is dedicated to promoting culturally appropriate clinical care and is the founder and Co-Director of the Lesbian Health Research Center. She is a prolific writer who has many published books and articles in the lay and academic press. Her books include: Culture and Clinical Care (2005), You and Your Asthma (1980), and Culture and Nursing Care: A Pocket Guide (1996) which was chosen as one of the most valuable texts of 1996 by the American Journal of Nursing. Sue received her doctorate in Nursing from UCSF.
Elizabeth Landsverk, MD — Geriatric Physician
Dr. Landsverk, Founder of ElderConsult, serves the older individuals in her community in multiple roles. She makes house calls to address the spectrum of concerns facing frail elders up until their last day. She was recruited to teach UCSF Family Practice Residents in the academic year 2008-2009 and has served as the Medical Director of Vitas Hospice. In her consulting role, she advises patients and their care givers on issues related to aging, including maintaining strength and agility, screening for chronic diseases, identifying and living with memory problems, diagnosis and treatment of dementia and agitation, mood disorders, and pain. She teams with Primary Care Physicians on issues including medications, goals of care, family concerns, and strategies to help individuals maintain independence. Elizabeth got her MD from Stanford University, and trained at the University of Virginia, Harvard Medical School, and Mt. Sinai in NYC.
Allan Treadwell, MD — Internal Medicine and Geriatric Physician
Dr. Allan Treadwell practices Internal Medicine in San Francisco and Marin County, California. Dr. Treadwell graduated with an MD 19 years ago from The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Dr. Treadwell completed his residence in Internal Medicine at the University of California Davis Medical Center. Dr. Treadwell was honored with the Patients' Choice Award in 2008 and 2009. Currently, Dr. Treadwell shares his expertise among his practice at the UCSF Parnassus campus, his boutique medical practice that specializes in home-visits and emergencies, and Living Well members.
Jeanne Jennings — Registered Nurse
Jeanne Jennings RN has 14 years experience as a nurse serving in the San Francisco Bay Area. She brings with her a wealth of experience in Hospice and Palliative Care, as well as public health and Psychiatric Nursing. While volunteering she found serving with seniors the most rewarding by working to find ways to allow people to safely age in their own homes. Jeanne has completed training in Beginning and Gentle Yoga, and taught Yoga and Meditation classes for the past ten years. She leads weekly Yoga classes at the Integral Yoga Institute and community centers in the Bay Area. Jeanne will help further Living Well members' wellbeing as part of our Case Management Team.
Personal Care and Concierge Services
Jennica R. Murray, M.A — Member Care Coordinator
Jennica@livingwellalah.com
Jennica Murray recently completed her MA in Transpersonal Psychology, with an emphasis in Geriatric Psychology, from John F. Kennedy University. She brings over six years of caregiving experience to her Member Services position and is passionate about providing the highest quality of care to elders. Her work in the field of geriatrics has been rewarding and transformative, motivating her to write her MA thesis on shifting perspectives and changing elder care practices in America. It is her belief that older adults are of great value to their communities and that holding this perspective is essential to providing comprehensive elder care services. Jennica has a background in non-profit, community based work as well as film and video production. She enjoys bringing creativity and innovation to her work with Living Well members and staff.
Shane Valentine — Personal Concierge Chef
Shane Valentine joins Living Well as he recently wrapped up his 20+ city cooking workshop/book signing with Whole Foods Markets in Northern California promoting is his book "The Baby Cuisine Cookbook." He is also a Chef Instructor at several Whole Foods Market Culinary Centers in Northern California. Although Shane attended Johnson and Wales University's Culinary Arts program he spent most of his career in various leadership roles with the Wyndham Worldwide Corporation in both Learning and Development and Operations departments for almost a decade in both Fort Lauderdale, FL and Seattle, WA. The book was "born" after the birth of his daughter Alina as Shane looked to make fresh, flavorful, thoughtful, organic meals for her. Shane is excited to bring his passions for thoughtfully created menus and recipes tailored to the members of Living Well. His new mission is to create personalized "comfort foods" to help trail blaze a new path with a complete 180° break from traditional institutionalized meals while still delivering easy, appealing, high quality meals that also meets the nutritional needs of elders. As a member of Marin Organics, he will work directly with the caregivers to, where possible, educate and incorporate our bountiful local and organic farmers and producers into their menu planning. As Living Well's resident Personal Concierge Chef, he is available for ultra-personal menu planning and meal preparation. He is also available to cater gatherings/socials hosted by Living Well members.
Shane is married to his beautiful wife Chantal with whom he has their now three year old daughter Alina and their twin 6 month old boys.
Membership Services
Elke Tekin — Membership Services
Elke@livingwellalah.com
Elke is a graduate of Notre Dame de Namur University in Belmont, California, where she studied both Economics and Finance. She was a Founder of AgeSong, Inc., an innovative development and management company of elder housing communities where she worked for over 10 years and which won the 2006 American Society on Aging - National Award for Excellence in the Field of Aging. Elke has over 20 years of management and marketing experience in the field of high tech and aging. She is licensed by the California Department of Social Services as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly Administrator and is the Vice President of the Board of the San Francisco Residential Care Association. Elke is passionately involved in aging, health and longevity issues and partnered with Living Well to support the outreach and business development efforts. In her free time, you will find her out in nature with her son or at the family restaurant, Hayes & Kebab, a Mediterranean Grill in San Francisco.
Patricia Copass — Community Liaison
Patricia has over 25 years' experience working with older adults, their family members and professionals in a variety of environments including home care, independent and assisted living, as consultant to senior living organizations, and as a private consultant facilitating communication between elders and their family members.
Pat's interest in serving elders began as a child accompanying her physician-father on house calls to his many elderly patients and was inspired by the healing that took place by the interactions and connections alongside modern medicine. She studied gerontology and began her early career with Hospice of Metro Denver. Pat has held both management and marketing/sales regional positions for Transamerica Senior Living and Elder Care Alliance, a consultant to various senior living organizations, a recent consultant to AgeSong, and is the founder of Aging Communications. Pat is a licensed Residential Care Facility for the Elderly Administrator under the California Department of Social Services. She has served on various Boards focused on aging issues including California Assisted Living Association, and is currently a Board member of Pacific Institute (AgeSong Institute) in San Francisco and Seniors, Inc in Santa Rosa. Patricia brings all her knowledge and experience in the eldercare field to make Living Well the service of choice for elders who want to age in place.
Wellness Services
Kiyoka Yukimoto, Psy.D. — Member Services and Wellness Assistant
Kiyoka received her doctorate in clinical psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University in San Francisco. She wrote her dissertation on a study of homicide-suicide between older adults and their family caregivers in Japan. The majority of her clinical experience has been working with elders, dependent adults and their family caregivers in USA and Japan. She completed her practicum at the Institute on Aging in San Francisco and her pre-doctoral internship at the Pacific Institute and AgeSong communities providing psychotherapy, neuropsychological assessments and music therapy for elders; support groups for professional caregivers and brings all her compassion and experience to Living Well to further its mission of providing personalized and comprehensive care to its members.
Dr. Janet Meiselman — Geropsychologist and Wellness Faculty
Janet is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in providing mental health and wellness services to older adults, their families and caregivers. She completed her predoctoral clinical training in neuropsychology at Laguna Honda Hospital and her postdoctoral training at the Institute on Aging in San Francisco and Bay Area Psychological Services. Over the past seventeen years, she has worked with older adults, their families, and caregivers to assess and treat mental health challenges associated with the second half of life including late life depression, anxiety, complicated bereavement, adjustment disorders, substance abuse problems, and cognitive impairment.
Dr. Carol Benet — Wellness Facilitator
Dr. Benet has been conducting literature seminars to adults since graduating from UC Berkeley with her Ph.D. in Comparative Literature in 1987. She helps readers analyze, discuss and choose good books from classics to contemporary prize winning novels. She has 7 groups currently in Marin and San Francisco, but has also taught at Dominican University, Washington State University and UC Berkeley where she won an Outstanding Teacher Award. In addition she is a critic for art, theater, dance and music for The Ark Newspaper in Marin and ARTSSF.com.
Erin Fleming — Yoga Programs Director
Erin is the Yoga and Pilates Director for Bay Club Marin. She joined Bay Club Marin 7 years ago. Erin has built a successful and sizeable Yoga program offering 46 classes per week with over 65 extraordinary teachers on her roster. A native of California, Erin was first introduced to Yoga by her father, practicing Yoga poses and meditation before heading off to grade school. Following an extensive dance career, her life-long dedication as a serious practitioner eventually led her into teaching Yoga.
Spreading Yoga to people in other countries is Erin's greatest joy! She has led teacher trainings, retreats and workshops in England, North Wales, Spain, Denmark, Brazil, Mexico, Cuba, France, Greece, India and Singapore. Along with teaching Yoga privately, Erin also teaches Yoga at Lucas Films in San Francisco, a program she started in 2004. Since 2009, Erin has lead the design of the Stages program — a collaboration between the Bay Club Marin and Living Well to unfold seniors's wellness potential.
Daniel Rauck — Yoga Instructor
Daniel Rauck has been teaching yoga since 2004. His endless passion and enthusiasm for the benefits of yoga translate through his teaching to his students. Teaching people from all backgrounds and abilities, Daniel believes that yoga can be accessible to all. Balance, Coordination, Strength, Flexibility, and Tranquility are just some of the possible benefits of yoga. Certified by the Senior Fitness Association in 2006, Daniel is able to adapt yoga to be suitable to anybody regardless of physical limitations. Daniel is an enthusiast Yoga Instructor for the Stages program and Living Well members at the Bay Club Marin.
Our Pharmacists: Golden Gate and Ross Valley Pharmacy
Dr. Paul Lofholm, PharmD
Paul W. Lofholm received his Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from the University of California at San Francisco in 1964. He joined the Faculty at his Alma Mater in 1966. He is a Clinical Professor of Pharmacy. He is a community pharmacist, teacher, nursing home consultant and owner of Ross Valley Pharmacy in Larkspur, CA and Golden Gate Pharmacy in San Rafael, CA. He has received the Daniel B. Smith Award in 1972 presented by the American Pharmaceutical Association as the Outstanding Community Pharmacist of the Nation. He received the Alumnus of the Year Award from UCSF in 1976. The Albert E. Rossica Award was presented to him as the Preceptor of the Year in 1986. The Victor H. Morganroth, Jr. Memorial Award was presented in 1995 for outstanding contributions to improve patient care, pharmacy practice and education. The J. Leon Lascoff Award was presented for outstanding service to the profession in 1997. He was elected to the CPhA Hall of Fame in 2006 and he was the Pharmacist of the Year in 2007. He has developed an innovative practice severing several niches. The pharmacy is Medicare Certified for diabetes education. Pain and hormone replacement preparations are regularly compounded and we serve on the Hospice Pain Management team.
Dr. Courtney Jones, PharmD
Courtney Jones, PharmD earned her Doctorate of Pharmacy degree from Ferris State University in 2006. Currently she is the Pharmacist-in-Charge at Golden Gate Pharmacy. Dr. Jones has completed extensive training in pharmaceutical compounding from the Pharmaceutical Compounding Centers of America. She is certified to administer immunizations and has completed a certificate program in Community Aging, Assisted Living, and Long Term Care Pharmacy. She is a member of the Phi Lambda Sigma Leadership Society, American Pharmacists Association, National Community Pharmacy Association, California and Michigan Pharmacist Association, American College of Veterinary Pharmacy, American Society of Consultant Pharmacists, American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists, and the Marin County Pharmaceutical
Safety, Technology and Home Renovation
Marc Mendelsohn CKD, CBD — Architect, Home Renovation
Marc is the President of Universal Design Specialists. Universal Design is the design of any space to be accessible to all who use the space regardless of age, ability or disability. Marc designs and builds accessible homes and offices to enable people with all needs to live Safely, Independently and with Dignity in their homes for as long as possible. Our solutions also allow caregivers to assist without the added risk of personal injury. His combination of design expertise and general contracting background since 1992 specializing in this specific field enables us to provide solutions for every need. Marc is a proud associate of Living Well, Inc.
Personal Organization, Administrative, and Bookkeeping Services
Liz Vaughan — Personal and Bookkeeping Services
Providing personal financial services and bookkeeping for small businesses and trusts. Available services include bill paying, accounting for tax preparation, financial statements, payroll, and new account set-ups. Serving individuals and businesses in the Bay Area for over 20 years.
Kathy Crowley — Personal and Bookkeeping Services
Kathy is the previous owner of two successful retail businesses in San Francisco and San Anselmo and was Vice President of a Corporation that sold conferencing equipment and conferencing services. Three years ago Kathy began using her years of experience in setting up and executing administrative functions to start assisting individuals and small businesses with their organizational and bookkeeping needs.
Financial and Legal Services
David Kitaen, CLTC — Long Term Care Consultant
David has been a Long Term Care Specialist since 1987. His background as Health Consultant brings him a unique insight into the needs of Seniors and Long Term Care. He has studied in the fields of Cancer Therapy, Nutrition, Alternative Health Care, Psychotherapy, Elder Care and Financial Planning. He is a father, husband and graduate of San Diego State University. He has over 1500 Long Term Care clients in California. Some of David's Long Term Care clients in the Bay Area include Sue Bierman, S.F. Board of Supervisors, Judge Wm. McGuire, Marin Superior Court, Germain Scafani, R.N., Dr. Walter Hall, UOP Med School, C.D. Lutz, Professor G.G. Law School, Wayne Toyama, CPA, Sanford Elberg, Professor UC Berkeley, Fred Campagnoli, Attorney, Zina Gluzman, Owner Terra Linda Nursing Homes.
Professional organizations include American Society on Aging, National Council on Aging, Marin County Section on Aging, Cal Pacific Med Center, Mt. Zion/UCSF Med Center, Buck Center for Aging, National Association of Care Coordinators, National Home Health Care Association, Corporation for Long Term Care Certification, American Association for Long Term Care Insurance.
Robert Pollak, Esq.— Estate Planning Attorney
Robert dedicates all his expertise to clients in need of safe and sound estate planning. His services include preparation of living trusts, probate and trust administration, Medi-Cal planning, elder abuse prevention, federal estate tax law, and aging in place.
Mark A. Porter — Financial Planning
Mark is an expert in using financial planning to achieve the financial goals that are most important to seniors and their families, both now and in the future. Mark and his advisors have the resources to support all of their clients' financial needs throughout their life. Mark is excited about helping Living Well members to have financial planning that meets their needs.
Carolyn Rosenblatt, Esq. — Elder Law and Mediation
Ms. Rosenblatt is a Registered Nurse with ten years of experience in nursing, and twenty-seven years of experience as a lawyer, representing injured persons. She has been a mediator for three years, after representing many clients at mediation as their advocate. Her areas of expertise as a mediator include personal injury, elder abuse and neglect, and a variety of other subjects including defective products, medical negligence, parent-teacher-school conflicts and real estate disputes. She has considerable experience in working with elders, social services concerning them, and the families of elders. Ms. Rosenblatt is a passionate advocate for Living Well members' wellbeing.
The Management Team
Meet the Living Well Management Team.
The Advisors
Meet the team of Living Well Advisors.
