President: Patrick Loughney
Project Director: Barbara Rimorin

Nebraska
Project Director: Jamie Cajka
Public Relations: Elizabeth Cajka

Laurie Loughney, BS Psychology, LNHA, CALA, CSW

With over 25 years of executive-level health care management experience, Laurie guides students as they delve into all aspects of survey readiness techniques, and regulatory compliance. Laurie is the COO of a New Jersey-based senior retirement company.

Instructor:
CALA, LNHA, SafeServ, CHHA, Continuing Education Seminars

Barbara Darlington, RN, BSN, ANP-C, LNHA

An expert in the clinical care of seniors, Barbara provides key information about Assisted Living nursing policies, medication management and aging in place models. She is credentialed as an Adult Nurse Practitioner.

Instructor:
CALA, LNHA, Continuing Education Seminars

Darlene Thurber, BSN, CALA
Certified Medication Aide: Program Coordinator/ Presenter

Darlene Thurber holds a Bachelor Degree of Nursing and is a Certified Assisted Living Administrator. She also is certified by the NJDSS as a Medication Management Trainer and is an expert regarding the latest regulatory and technical advances in medication administration.

She has served as the Director of Health and Wellness at a deficiency free Assisted Living community.

Darlene’s distinguished career includes 20 years of executive nurse management of skilled nursing, home health care, assisted living, and hospice.

Barbara Rimorin, CALA, CDP

An approved Alzheimer’s and Dementia trainer credentialed by the National Council Certified Dementia Practitioners.

With a passion for working with adults with dementia, Barbara brings her caring attitude and professional expertise to this innovative and hands on 8-hour course. Since 2004, Barbara has specialized in working solely with elderly in a variety of settings.

Barbara Rimorin is a NJ Certified Assisted Living Administrator, Certified Dementia Practitioner and a Therapeutic Oils Consultant in Aromatherapy.

Learn more about Barbara and her trainings at her website:
www.dementiaconsultants.com

Marta Santiago, RN, BSN, LNHA

Accomplished professional in nursing and long term care administration - Strong academic and on-the-job training – Extensive experience covering all aspects of health care facility administration – Compelling negotiator with bilingual communication skills.

Instructor: CHHA, CEU Seminars

Mr. John Callanan, Esq. Attorney at Law

John is a graduate with honors of Rutgers University Law School. He has been admitted to the bar in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and the Federal District Court of New Jersey. John is a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association (Elder Law). He is a founding member of Solutions for Seniors, a non-profit organization of professionals dedicated to the senior community.

John is a frequent lecturer on topics of elder law to the public and professional organizations. He is a contributing author to the Encyclopedia of Retirement and Finance, which is published under the AUSPICES OF THE INSTITUTE OF SOCIO-FINANCIAL STUDIES. He is a weekly columnist for the Courier newspaper.

http://www.njseniorlaw.com/about-us.html