Laura Huisking

Join us on Tuesday, November 14th at 5:30pm for a very special presentation on “Recognizing and Managing Anxiety and Depression in Older Adults” at the ACAP (Adult Children of Aging Parents) Bergen County monthly meeting at the VFW Hall in Paramus, NJ. Our owner and CEO, Vicki Sherman Doueck, MSW, LCSW, ASWCM, will help people understand and differentiate between anxiety and depression, recognize the characteristics and potential causes, and offer tips for communicating with loved ones and key professionals to effectively manage the symptoms. Registration is required and refreshments will be served. Click HERE to register.

Generations is a part of the leadership team for ACAP of Bergen County, New Jersey. As leaders in the Senior Health Care field, we understand that education is an important part of the caregiving process. As an organization we strive to get involved with programs that support our clients and their families. ACAP Bergen County stands as an essential lifeline for adult-children navigating the intricacies of caring for their elderly loved ones. ACAP recognizes the unique challenges faced by adult children who are taking on the role of caregivers for their aging parents. With the county’s diverse and vibrant community, ACAP’s Bergen County chapter provides a supportive network that offers educational seminars, resources, support, and community connections tailored to the specific needs of caregivers in the area. Whether it’s understanding the local healthcare resources available, addressing legal considerations within New Jersey’s regulations, or ensuring effective financial planning for both the caregiver and the aging parent, ACAP Bergen County, rooted in the expertise of senior services professionals, serves as a valuable resource. By fostering a sense of community and shared experiences among local caregivers, ACAP contributes to the well-being of both the caregivers and their aging parents, enriching the fabric of Bergen County’s compassionate caregiving landscape.

Family owned and operated for over 35 years, Generations Counseling & Care Management, LLC is a full-service geriatric care management firm that provides care management, advocacy, and psychotherapy services with an integrated, professional, client-centered approach to the needs of the elderly, persons with disabilities, their families, and the caregiving community. Our expert staff are available 24/7 and offer a wide range of services that cover all aspects of elder care including: care management, counseling, psychotherapy, elder care planning, transitional service to senior communities & nursing facilities, services for disabled individuals, benefits counseling, assessments, financial services and management, moving and relocation coordination and much more. If you need more information on our services, please call our office at 201-845-7030.

Members of the Generations team supported Alzheimer’s New Jersey in their annual Walk to Fight Alzheimer’s at Bergen Community College. Our Directer of Marketing, Laura Marie Huisking, is the walk chair and we raised enough money to be recognized as a top team. It’s important to shine a light on local organizations that provide our clients with additional services and support. Families from Bergen, Passaic, Essex and Morris counties who have a dementia diagnosis in a loved one often hire us for assessments, care plans, placement, resource referrals, and advocacy. Caregivers need our support and it is essential to be able to recommend additional free local resources to them. We hope we can play a small part in improving the lives of people in New Jersey who are affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

Family owned and operated for over 35 years, Generations Counseling & Care Management, LLC is a full-service geriatric care management firm that provides care management, advocacy, and psychotherapy services with an integrated, professional, client-centered approach to the needs of the elderly, persons with disabilities, their families, and the caregiving community. Our expert staff are available 24/7 and offer a wide range of services that cover all aspects of elder care including: care management, counseling, psychotherapy, elder care planning, transitional service to senior communities & nursing facilities, services for disabled individuals, benefits counseling, assessments, financial services and management, moving and relocation coordination and much more. If you need more information on our services, please call our office at 201-845-7030.

Meet our newest Care Manager, Melanie! Melanie is a Registered Nurse who brings 30 years of Healthcare experience to The Generations Team, having held numerous positions within the industry spanning from patient advocacy and care management to leadership roles at prominent assisted living facilities. After starting as a Labor and Delivery Nurse at Barnert Hospital, Melanie ultimately found her passion in geriatric care and has spent the bulk of her career with brand name institutions including Sunrise Assisted Living, Grace Healthcare Services, and Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation. Melanie’s patient-first, compassionate approach has helped countless individuals and their families through uncertain times, all while providing a comforting and personal touch throughout the process. She is a mother of three boys, loves running, and works with challenged athletes as a volunteer for Achilles International in spare time.

“I went into case management because of my innate strengths and abilities of compassion, empathy and patience for my clients. My passion is all about caring and being an advocate for the geriatric and disabled population.” -Melanie

At Generations, we believe in giving back to essential causes that affect our local New Jersey Community. Alzheimer’s New Jersey is an organization that helps New Jersey caregivers and their loved ones with a dementia related disease through support groups, educational programs and financial grants.

We are proud to co-sponsor this year’s Walk Kick Off Event on 8/29 from 4-6:00pm at Allendale Senior Living. Join us for networking, cocktails and appetizers- all while learning about the important work Alzheimer’s New Jersey is doing for the local New Jersey community- including their Walk to Fight Alzheimer’s at Bergen Community College. You can RSVP to Anthony at 551-315-2094 or Laura at lhuisking@generations-llc.com.

Family owned and operated for over 35 years, Generations Counseling & Care Management, LLC is a full-service geriatric care management firm that provides care management, advocacy, and psychotherapy services with an integrated, professional, client-centered approach to the needs of the elderly, persons with disabilities, their families, and the caregiving community. Our expert staff are available 24/7 and offer a wide range of services that cover all aspects of elder care including: care management, counseling, psychotherapy, elder care planning, transitional service to senior communities & nursing facilities, services for disabled individuals, benefits counseling, assessments, financial services and management, moving and relocation coordination and much more. If you need more information on our services, please call our office at 201-845-7030.

Every family is different, and care managers are able to devote 100% attention to their clients. We help families examine each unique situation and provide expert guidance about developing the best approach. But when is the best time to call in professional help?

When you or someone you know:

• Has a limited support system
• Needs support and resources to maintain independence
• Is stressed by the caregiver role
• Has multiple diagnoses/difficult situations that complicate decision-making and care coordination.
• Requires a “road map” after a new diagnosis or hospitalization
• Has family who can not reach consensus, needs information and objectivity
• Struggles with balancing safety and independence issues
• Needs consistent, unbiased accurate communications
• Requires supervision and on-going training of existing care providers
• Requires a comprehensive professional assessment
• Wants the best care for the loved one but doesn’t know where to start
• Notices a change in the person, perhaps indicating a need for intervention
• Lives out of state but needs a consistent advocate for a loved one

A care manager can help the family navigate through any of these instances, while keeping their goals and needs front of mind.

Family owned and operated for over 35 years, Generations Counseling & Care Management, LLC is a full-service geriatric care management firm that provides care management, advocacy, and psychotherapy services with an integrated, professional, client-centered approach to the needs of the elderly, persons with disabilities, their families, and the caregiving community. Our expert staff are available 24/7 and offer a wide range of services that cover all aspects of elder care including: care management, counseling, psychotherapy, elder care planning, transitional service to senior communities & nursing facilities, services for disabled individuals, benefits counseling, assessments, financial services and management, moving and relocation coordination and much more. If you need more information on our services, please call our office at 201-845-7030. 

June is Pride Month. There are roughly 3 million LGBTQ+ seniors in North America. According to SAGE, an advocacy organization for LGBTQ+ older adults, that number will grow to more than 7 million by 2030. They often have higher incidences of isolation, depression, substance abuse, and HIV. That’s why it’s important for us to continue to create more services, resources, and safe spaces for them.

In June, Aging Life Care Professionals- including the staff at Generations- are celebrating and honoring LGBTQ+ elders. Our hope is that they feel seen, heard, and valued. Understanding the unique needs of LGBTQ+ elders are essential to creating care plans that support and enhance their individual lifestyles. If you would like to learn more about the challenges they face, check out the Aging Life Care Association’s blog on LGBTQ seniors. At Generations, we are happy to advocate that their dreams for aging well matter!

Family owned and operated for over 35 years, Generations Counseling & Care Management, LLC is a full-service geriatric care management firm that provides care management, advocacy, and psychotherapy services with an integrated, professional, client-centered approach to the needs of the elderly, persons with disabilities, their families, and the caregiving community. Our expert staff are available 24/7 and offer a wide range of services that cover all aspects of elder care including: care management, counseling, psychotherapy, elder care planning, transitional service to senior communities & nursing facilities, services for disabled individuals, benefits counseling, assessments, financial services and management, moving and relocation coordination and much more. If you need more information on our services, please call our office at 201-845-7030. We service New Jersey and New York.

Today we participated in a health fair, organized by the Senior Resource Group of NJ (SRG) at Horizons at Franklin Lakes Apartment Homes. There was Samba provided by Arbor Ridge in Wayne, delicious home made tacos by Chefs on the Go NJ and plenty of wonderful health care resources and giveaways by the rest of the SRG members. Partnering with like-minded healthcare resources to bring those resources to our local Northern New Jersey community has always been a priority for us. It is even better when our residents have fun!

Family owned and operated for over 35 years, Generations Counseling & Care Management, LLC is a full-service geriatric care management firm that provides care management, advocacy, and psychotherapy services with an integrated, professional, client-centered approach to the needs of the elderly, persons with disabilities, their families, and the caregiving community. Our expert staff are available 24/7 and offer a wide range of services that cover all aspects of elder care including: care management, counseling, psychotherapy, elder care planning, transitional service to senior communities & nursing facilities, services for disabled individuals, benefits counseling, assessments, financial services and management, moving and relocation coordination and much more. If you need more information on our services, please call our office at 201-845-7030. 

Generations is co-sponsoring a CEU called Navigating Healthcare for Veterans with Sunrise Senior Living, Privatus Care, Complete Care and Veteran Care Services. This is an approved CEU class for CALA, LNHA, Social Workers, Case Managers and Nurses. 

When: April 25th 5:00- 7:00pm
Where: Prospect Heights
336 Prospect Avenue in Hackensack, NJ

Dinner will be served. Space is limited so please RSVP to Mary Ann McBride at maryann.mcbride@privatuscare.com or Laura Marie Huisking at lhuisking@generations-llc.com.