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Mina Nickon, MPS, PGCM
Founder and President
Mina@seniorcareconnection.com
It has been six years since Mina
founded Senior Care Connection. Her passion for serving
seniors, understanding of their needs and challenges,
along with the joy she experienced in working with this
group, gave birth to Senior Care Connection.
Mina‘s experience has spanned over 25 years in
healthcare and human services. She has served seniors
with geriatric care management services, residential
treatment programs, rehabilitation programs, supported
housing and in the last decade she has focused on
providing top quality care as Administrator in a variety
of settings ranging from independent and assisted living
to Alzheimer’s care communities. Mina's vision for
Senior Care Connection is to assist seniors in need of
care or housing in finding the “best fit” services.
Helping seniors in finding and adjusting to their new
homes or supporting them to stay home safely is her goal.
The SCC team consisting of RN Senior Care Advocates,
Care Mangers and Senior Care Consultants applies a
Geriatrics Care Management approach to Senior Placement
Services, supporting seniors prior, throughout and after
transition via
Senior Advocate Program. SCC also provides a full range of consultation,
training and support services to small licensed senior
care facilities (RCFE) in the areas of operation,
activities and community
relations. This service is offered by SCC
Assisted
Living University. SCC team believes that caring, pleasant
and well managed small care facilities are great
alternatives for many seniors looking for a home like
environment. Mina on a regular basis is available to
care providers, seniors and their families for
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Meet the SCC Support Staff |

Debbie Duenas
Administrative Assistant
Debbie is a new addition
to our Main Office team in San Jose, CA. Debbie
has a strong background in administrative support and
great people skills. Her pleasant personality along
with her genuine care for seniors makes her a
great help for the Senior Care Connection team as well
as our network members and senior clients.
Theresa Strickland
Community Relations
Business Consultant
With
a B.S.
Degree
in Human Development, 15 years of experience
as an Independent Consultant and her earlier work
as a Nursing Assistant, Theresa brings a unique
blend of experience to our industry. Theresa
applies her experience in working with businesses
and people in transition along with her training, counseling and coaching
skills to her work with RCFE
members.
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Meet the SCC Consulting Team |
Donna
A. Bell, RN, HNC
Nurse Case Manager-Bay Area
Donna@seniorcareconnection.com
Donna has several years of experience as a Geriatric
Care Manager, Hospice and Wellness Nurse. She
holds a certificate as a Holistic Nurse and as a
Parish Nurse she is involved with Catholic Charities Day
Break. Donna's role as Senior Care Advocate in San
Jose, Gilroy, Morgan Hill and Salinas, brings
a thorough assessment of clients needs and
her follow up visits ensures a successful placement. |
Shirley
Turnbull, BS
Senior Care Consultant-Sacramento
Shirley@seniorcareconnection.com
Shirley has been helping older adults and
their families make decisions regarding long term
care for seven years. She holds a Bachelor of Science
degree in Human Development and recently completed
an AA degree in Gerontology. Shirley has worked
with retirement communities in Sacramento, Placer, El
Dorado, Yolo, and San Joaquin County.
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Nancy Peterson,
BA
Senior Care Consultant
Contra Costa County
Nancy@seniorcareconnection.comNancy has 15 years of career
experience in Life Care, Continuing Care, and Assisted
Living Communities, including roles as Executive
Director and Director of Regional Operations. Coupled
with the knowledge gained over these years is a passion
for working to improve the quality of life for seniors.
“As a senior myself, I not only understand the
challenges facing many of my peers, but I truly enjoy my
ability to communicate on a one-to-one level with my
clients. I am looking forward to sharing my years of
experience to help other seniors find that 'just right
place' to call home." |
Maritess Lubrica, LVN
Senior Care Consultant
Riverside, Orange, San Bernardino
Maritess@seniorcareconnection.com
Maritess is a Licensed Vocational Nurse experienced in
providing seniors with
in-home care and support services as an Intake
Coordinator.
Maritess 's genuine passion and caring attitude along
with her knowledge of resources, makes her an excellent
advocate for seniors in need of services.
Maritess is just a phone call away, always ready to come
visit you and help you in your search for the best
matched care and housing options.
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Paul
Radow, MSW, RCFE
Senior Care Consultant
Arizona
Paul@seniorcareconnection.com
Paul
Radow, MSW, has nearly 30 years experience in finding
solutions for the problems and needs of senior citizens.
He is a graduate of Arizona State University for both
his Bachelor's and Master's Degrees. He has managed
nursing care facilities, retirement housing and
assisted living facilities, acted as the Social Worker,
Marketer, and Counselor for the population he serves. He
has served on Community based committees and
organizations, including the Pima Council on Aging,
Governor's Committee for a Quality Rating System.
Holocaust Committee and past Treasurer of Arizona
Association of Homes and Housing for Aging.
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Samuel C. Tan, RCFE, ARF, BS
Senior Care Consultant
Los Angeles County
Sam@seniorcareconnection.comSam has a well
rounded experience in caring for the elderly as
well as adults
and seniors with developmental disabilities. He is a
certified RCFE and ARF Administrator and has worked
with several facilities as
a consultant.
With a BS degree in Architecture, knowledge and
skill in home inspection,
Sam joins the SCC Team as a Facility
Evaluator/Safety
Specialist. Sam will provide the RCFE members of
SCC network with safety recommendations and a complete
safety inspection report per their request. Sam's
Emergency Preparedness Manual for Residential Care
Facilities will be ready to order by end of this year. |
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