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After 38 years experience as a RN in various settings including ER in major trauma centers, Remote nursing on Southern Gulf Islands, Community health care, Hospice & Long term care, LPN Instructor and Case Manager – Valerie changed to focusing seniors care knowledge into private care. After caregiving for both parents for their last 4 years, Valerie put her personal experience, professional knowledge of the healthcare system as well as creative problem-solving into a book called ‘What do we do about Mom?’ as this is most often asked. https://a.co/d/fEQ4y0p
As Wendy moved to new opportunities, Valerie was happy to stand on Wendy’s great reputation and continue to grow Keystone Eldercare Solutions in both local Comox Valley care as well as remote Navigation meetings to help guide families in decision making and identifying problems to solve creatively and with all information.
Certified in GNC (c) reflecting years of seniors care and proudly completing certification as a Teepa Snow Care Consultant which will be foundational for our approach for people living with dementia.
On days off, Valerie aims to get out in her kayak and stare at blue ocean far away from computers and chores for the many Maine Coon cats she breeds as well. If her husband Les can join or their grown 3 children plus daughter in-law want to paddle then they are welcome!
Teresa and Valerie worked together as Case Managers for Island Health for years. What do they say about best laid plans? Retirement seemed like a good idea in 2022 after 34 years of Nursing. However, Teresa soon realized it was more the institution she wanted to retire from rather than the profession that she truly loved. With experience ranging from Labour and Delivery , to Long Term care at GVL to Case Management for the last 14 years in the Comox Valley, you could say she has come full circle in her career. Teresa is experienced helping families navigate and problem-solve the unique challenges of dementia care and supporting seniors in their homes as long as possible.
Teresa is also recently certified as an End of Life Doula. A life lived should be as celebrated as a life just beginning and her hope is to take the fear out of these discussions and honor each client’s wishes and support families.
When not working, Teresa enjoys riding her Harley, spending time with 3 very active grandsons and quiet time at the ocean and may join Valerie kayaking.
Wendy started Keystone Eldercare Solutions 15 years ago and developed a trusted relationship with clients and professionals alike. She now works at a Provincial level with Family Caregivers of BC to effect change and support caregivers across the province.
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