Facilitators:
Willow Cordain, Owner of Willow Care
Willow is a native Oregonian; she grew up in Eugene and has her Bachelor of Science degree in Health Education and Promotion from Oregon State University.
She has worked in Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care Communities in Admissions, as Director and Sales Associate.
She is the owner of Willow Care, LLC doing what she loves best, guiding families in choosing a senior care community for themselves or their loved one. Clients appreciate her personalized approach, knowledge of the industry, and her compassion when working with them.
Willow is on the Alzheimer’s Association Regional Advisory Committee and was their Chairperson for the 2014 and 2015’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s. She is a co-facilitator of a 10-week Memory Loss Series class for those with dementia and their care partners. She is also a member of Southtowne Rotary.
Kim Dunn, Hospice Care Consultant
Kim is the Hospice Care Consultant for Bristol Hospice. She has a degree in Gerontology and a strong passion for helping people age gracefully.
Kim moved to Eugene from Vancouver, WA with her family in 2016 to be closer to family. After 30 years as a learning and development consultant in the corporate world, she and her family decided to leave the hustle and bustle and travel throughout Europe for 9 months. It was there that she discovered her passion for senior care.
Kim started as a Community Relations Director in memory care prior to coming to hospice. As a Hospice Care Consultant, she helps to educate and navigate the benefits of hospice with families, physicians and senior living communities. “My goal is to make sure that people utilize the wonderful benefits of hospice so that there is dignity when their time comes.”
Bonnie Cubit, Volunteer Support Group Facilitatior
I cared for my husband Dave for 8 years while he had Alzheimer’s. There’s no question that journey was the hardest thing I have ever done. Upon his passing, I knew I was supposed to start a support group for caretakers of those with memory loss.
My goal was to share my journey in hopes that maybe I could help educate and support others. I also realized the need for a faith-based support group. Please feel free to contact me for more information on the two support groups.
Presenters:
Liz von Wellsheim, GNP
Liz has been active at ElderHealth and Living Memory Village from 2006 until 2020 as an owner and their Geriatric Nurse Practitioner/Medical Director.
Liz von Wellsheim, MSN, MA, GNP, has two masters degrees from the University of Pennsylvania: one as a Gerontological Nurse Practitioner and the other in Social Gerontology. Liz has more than 30 years of experience in the field of geriatrics.
Maura Roberts, Elder Law Attorney
Maura grew up in Salem, Oregon. She attended Whitman College in Walla Walla, Washington, where she competed on the tennis team and worked as a writing tutor.
In 2010, Maura moved to Eugene to attend the University of Oregon School of Law. During law school, Maura worked as a law clerk for Thorp Purdy. She also assisted local entrepreneurs in the law school’s Small Business Clinic and served as the Notes and Comments Editor for Oregon Law Review. Maura earned her Juris Doctorate in 2013 and is admitted to the Oregon State Bar. Following law school, Maura clerked for the Honorable Curtis Conover at Lane County Circuit Court in Eugene, Oregon. She joined Thorp Purdy Jewett Urness & Wilkinson as an attorney in January 2015. Her practice focuses on Elder Law, including Estate Planning, Medicaid Planning, Probate, Guardianships, and Conservatorships.
Melisa Andrion, Outreach Coordinatior
Melisa Andrion has been with Senior & Disability Services for 7 years and works as their Community Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator. She hosts information tables at local events and provides presentations to our community. She also recruits volunteers for several programs including Senior Meals, Senior Companions, and Oregon Money Management programs.
Melisa loves being a resource to residents of Lane County. She has a wealth of knowledge regarding programs and referrals available through Senior & Disability Services.
Nicole Bacick, Certified Dementia Specialist & Certified Dementia Practitioner
Nicole is a Certified Dementia Specialist and Certified Dementia Practitioner with a background in Occupational Therapy. She brings over 25 years of experience in healthcare, primarily in skilled nursing settings. Recognizing a growing need to support families affected by dementia, Nicole founded Brilliance Dementia Support and Consulting.
Through her consulting practice, she educates and guides families and care partners on how to create supportive environments where individuals living with cognitive impairment can thrive. Her mission is to empower those living with cognitive impairment and their families to live with greater independence, meaning, and joy.
Outside of her professional work, Nicole enjoys fostering pets and volunteering at the local humane society. She also finds joy in tending to her garden and cherishes outdoor adventures with her family.
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