Each member of the Greater McHenry County Area Senior Resource Alliance is focused and dedicated to helping Seniors and their families with an aspect of aging and needs. We are specialists who work together to find the best options available to the individual and family.
Due to the sheer numbers of Baby Boomers entering senior citizen status, there is a continuous stream of new products, discoveries, and government changes in laws and benefits. In this day and age, one size DOES NOT fit all, and you are usually better served to work with specialists and/or a team to help you accomplish your goal.
We are proud to present the GMCA-SRA team.
FINANCIAL
Diane Hussey, CSA* - Life Insurance & Annuities Guidance Financial Services
We focus on providing peace of mind to seniors who want to: guarantee income for life, protect their loved ones, pass on a larger inheritance, or defer taxes by seeking the safety, security, and benefits that fixed annuities and insurance provide.
Office 815-385-4955 dhussey@gfservices.us www.gfservices.usCurt Miller Medicare Insurance Specialist BMI Associates Inc.
A local insurance agency with 25 years of experience in securing the proper health insurance for current and upcoming retirees. Our mission is to provide Medicare eligibles with superior service, a selection of Medicare supplements, prescription drug plans and most importantly---‘competitive premiums. We have partnered with leading insurance carriers to help you identify the best plans suited for you.
Office 847-516-2273 cell 847-902-9370 curtm@dls.net
LEGALPhillip Robertson, Esq. - Elder care Attorney/Estate Planning Law Office of Phillip Robertson
Phil concentrates his practice on wills, trusts, powers of attorney, special needs trusts, guardianship, probate, and government (SSI, SSDI, and Medicaid) planning. Phil also handles real estate, corporate and tax matters.
Office 847-602-9374 probertson007@gmail.com
AGING IN PLACE
Debra Richards Geriatric Care Management E I Associates, LLC
Debra and her associates have formed a life project management firm for seniors and their families. With over 50 years of combined experience, E I Associates, LLC provides coaching and consulting in connection with the issues of aging. E I provides Geriatric Care Management and transition services, Medicaid application consulting and preparation, other services that guide and direct clients to the sources they need to achieve their objectives.
Office 847-842-0399 debra.richards@eiassociatesllc.com www.eiassociatesllc.com
Tim Meana C.A.P.S. Architect F.M. Custom Design, Inc.
Certified Aging in Place Specialists (CAPS) help people to stay in their homes safely, comfortably, and independently for a lifetime through design and home modifications. Let us show you how we can make your existing home senior-friendly or design your new home using senior and disability friendly universal design.
Office 630-513-6701 tmeana@fmcustomdesign.com www.fmcustomdesign.com
Shannon Ferguson-Munns, CSA* Reverse Mortgages Specialist First Midwest Bank
As a Reverse Mortgage Specialist, Shannon creates significant value for clients by teaching them about the value of reverse mortgages, and how a reverse mortgage can help the senior stay in their home.
Office 847-360-6026 cell 262-455-1041 Shannon.Ferguson-munns@firstmidwest.comDave Eggering, CSA* Non-Medical Home Care Comfort Keepers
The premier provider of non-medical In-Home Care for seniors. Our services include assistance with meal preparation, light housekeeping, medication reminders, errands, transportation, bathing, toileting and incontinence care. Call for a free in-home consultation.
Office 815-344-7755 davideggering@comfortkeepers.com www.comfortkeepers.comSara Dado, CSA* Medical Home Care BrightStar Healthcare
Discover the advantages of using BrightStar Health Care - available to you 24/7. Whether you need skilled nursing care, pill boxes filled, wound care, or have other home health needs, BrightStar is there to provide support. Private health care when you need it.
Office 815-356-9888 sdado@24/7brightstar.com
Sheila Van Gorden, Professional Handyperson Services 123 Fix-it, LLC
Specializing in small to medium sized General Home Repairs. “What do we do? “- Fixture installations; Minor Plumbing/Electric; Carpentry; Drywall; Odd jobs & more”-! What don’t we do!
Office 847-458-1234 handyperson@123-fix-it.com www.123fix-it.comSENIOR TRANSITIONS
Holly Emrich Realtor Coldwell Banker Primus Realty
Holly is a full-time realtor who has lived in the area over 25 years. Her passion for helping seniors with their home buying/selling, accompanied by her years as a professional opera singer provide you with the most “Noteworthy Realtor.”
Office 815-444-3682 Cell 815-382-1899 holly.emrich@coldwellbanker.comMary Jo Zeller Senior Move Management Services Gero SolutionsTM
Downsizing and moving can be overwhelming. We help personalize your moving plan. Popular services are: space planning, sorting, packing, van line services, setting up your new home, putting items away, space planning, change of address, utilities and more!
Office 847-705-2123 www.gerosolutionsinc.com maryjo@gerosolutionsinc.comBruce Treadway Estate Liquidations Caring Transitions
It is our mission to assist others through some of the most difficult experiences that we all face, eventually. A professionally managed estate sale can maximize returns while minimizing stress.
Office 815-308-5532 www.caringtransitions.net caringtransitions@gmail.comJimmie Hayes Hospice Monarch Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc.
A provider of compassionate and dignified care focusing on the physical, social and spiritual needs of all persons experiencing loss and life limiting illness.
Office 847-885-1818 cell 847-987-2460 www.monarchhospice.com JimmieH@monarchhospice.com*Four of the members of the SRA are Certified Senior Advisors (CSA). Certified Senior Advisors have supplemented their individual professional licenses, credentials and education with knowledge about aging and working with seniors. Know what those licenses, credentials and education signify. The CSA designation alone does not imply expertise in financial, health or social matters. Details: www.csa.us.