Ellen Borenstein – Founder and Owner of Dignified Living NC

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I became a practicing CGCM, Certified Geriatric Care Manager in 2015. I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Radiologic Science from the University of New Mexico and completed a Graduate Certificate in Geriatric Care Management from the University of Florida.

I founded Dignified Living LLC, a private Geriatric Care Management company, to provide high quality service to clients and their families. While caring for my parents, I was overwhelmed with the number of resources available and needed the help of a professional to guide me in my decision making. I chose a GCM to help me and soon realized that this was a career path I felt passionate about. I decided to go back to school to be able to help other adult children and their loved ones. I continue to work collaboratively with others in the field to elevate the profession of Geriatric Care Management.

Contact – Ellen@dignifiedlivingnc.com

Nansi Greger-Holt – Family and Geriatric Nurse Practitioner

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Nansi Greger-Holt, RN, MPH, MSN has been a registered nurse for more than 40 years, a Family and Gerontological Nurse Practitioner for over 25 years and a Geriatric Care Manager since 2005. Having retired from both Duke (MICU, psychiatry) and UNC (Neurology and Hospice), Nansi is very familiar with local resources and navigating the healthcare system.

Experience, skills and knowledge in Geriatric Psychiatry and Advanced Care Planning support Nansi’s clinical expertise and passion in helping patients with dementia and their families, navigate their illness while maximizing quality of life and promoting comfort.

Contact – Nansi@dignifiedlivingnc.com

Madeline Weiner – Registered Nurse and Dementia Specialist

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Madeline Weiner, RN has been a registered nurse for more than 40 years. She recently retired from her position as a dementia specialist where she worked with people living with dementia and their caregivers. She provided cognitive, behavioral and functional assessments and worked with caregivers to develop targeted, appropriate interventions with the goal of improving the quality of life for all involved. She provided ongoing assessment and coaching to caregivers as the disease progressed. She collaborated with providers when healthcare referrals were indicated and recommended community resources when suitable. Her focus was on addressing safety, dementia related behaviors, caregiver stress and advanced care planning.

Madeline’s nursing background is wide-ranging. She spent much of her career working in research, most recently with Duke Geriatrics and the Durham VA.

Contact – Madeline@dignifiedlivingnc.com

Melissa Fretwell – Certified Spiritual Care Provider, Care Manager

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Melissa Fretwell, BS, MEd, MDiv-BCC developed an interest in providing care during early life as her parents included her in the care of her grandparents. She has a natural gift of connecting and organizing, and comes from a deep value of responsibility.

With 18 years as a special education teacher and the past 10 years as a hospice and hospital spiritual care provider, Melissa is able to efficiently assist in navigating care. She combines the priorities of care recipients with her extensive network in the triangle to offer support for care recipients and caregivers. Melissa has an interest in aging peacefully and engaging with suffering to allow all to experience their original goodness. She has a deep desire for all to have access to inclusive, authentic, and life-giving care.

Contact – Melissa@dignifiedlivingnc.com