A Few Words

About Ann

As a licensed social worker and Aging Life Care Professional with over 25 years of experience Ann has dedicated her career to working with the aging population in Southeastern Indiana. She resides in Batesville and is familiar with the community and resources available to families in the immediate area. Ann has worked directly as a care manager and in agency leadership roles addressing the needs of aging individuals in home, medical and institutional settings. This experience has given her the knowledge and the expertise needed to assist individuals and families navigate the aging care system as an aging individual’s health and abilities change in life’s later years. Ann is a member of Aging Life Care Association and is certified as an Aging Life Care Professional (please see below for more information)

Having cared for her own parents in their later years Ann has a personal understanding of the challenges that families face when trying to help their loved one.  She understands the family’s need for peace of mind and she also understands the importance of a person maintaining their independence and quality of life for as long as possible. By working together with aging individuals and their families Ann helps families find solutions that accomplish both.

Ann’s Mission


Our abilities change as we get older, sometimes there is little we can do about that. But how we deal with those changes can greatly impact our quality of life. Finding solutions that help people maintain their independence, dignity and quality of life is the goal of my services.


One of the most important things you do on this earth is to let people know they are not alone”
 

Together we can make life better.

What is an Aging Life Care Professional?

Ann Edwards

An Aging Life Care Professional is a health and human services specialist who acts as a guide and advocate for families who are caring for older relatives or disabled adults. The Aging Life Care Professional is educated and experienced in any of several fields related to Aging Life Care management, including, but not limited to counseling, gerontology, mental health, nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology, or social work; with a specialized focus on issues related to aging and elder care.

The Aging Life Care Professional assists clients in attaining their maximum functional potential.  The individual’s independence is encouraged, while safety and security concerns are also addressed. Aging Life Care Professionals are able to address a broad range of issues related to the well-being of their client. They also have extensive knowledge about the costs, quality, and availability of resources in their communities.

Aging Life Care Professionals become the “coach” and families or clients the “team captain.” 

Aging Life Care Professionals are members of the Aging Life Care Association® (ALCA) and differ from Patient Advocates, Senior Advisors, Senior Navigators, and Elder Advocates. ALCA members must meet stringent education, experience, and certification requirements of the organization, and all members are required to adhere to a strict Code of Ethics and Standard of Practice. For more information about ALCA and membership requirement click on the ALCA icon above.