Angil Tarach-Ritchey RN
National expert in senior care, RN, GCM, Visiting Angels
Ann Arbor, MI
Specialties and Interests
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Geriatrics,
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Alzheimer's Disease,
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Senior Health,
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Consultant,
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Speaker,
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Writer
Contact
Education
Universities
JCC
ADN, Nursing
1990 to 1994
Postgraduate Training
Alzheimer's Foundation of America
2010 to 2011
Qualified Dementia Care Provider
Qualified Dementia Care Specialist
Infection Control Certification
1995 to 1996
APIC Infection Control Certification
Licenses/Certifications
RN
Experience
Writer, Educator
See description
2009 to present
I write for several websites such as the Alzheimer's Reading Room, NurseTogether.com, The National Senior Living Providers Network, Wellsphere, the Ann Arbor News and my own blog, Aging in America.
My articles have been picked up all over the nation in places like the Chicago Sun Times, Medpedia, Medworm, Maturity Matters, Alzheimer's New Zealand and many more.
I have been quoted in such publications as Reuters, Consumer Affairs, Women Entrepreneur, and featured in WE Magazine for Women.
If you need to hire a content writer, white page writer, or educator, I will deliver beyond your expectations.
Author, speaker
Behind the Old Face
2005 to present
Author of "Behind the Old Face" a book to change the perception of the elderly resulting in improved treatment and care. Anticipated debut late 2011. Following the book publication will be a national
training program based on the book.
I have presented at local organizations and Universities on Careers in Geriatrics, How Eldercare Affects Business, Fall Prevention and Safety, Preparing for Eldercare, and Options for Family Caregiver's.
Owner/Director
Visiting Angels Ann Arbor
2002 to present
Own and Direct Visiting Angels in Ann Arbor, Michigan, a private duty Homecare agency serving the elderly and disabled adults. We offer much more than typical private duty homecare, since I personally meet and assess all new clients, and plan care from a nursing perspective. Our clients and families receive at least 1-2 hours of free case management, a value of $150-$300. We don't concentrate on how we can just provide our services. Our concentration is to help our clients and families with education, information, resources and referrals which will enable them to improve healthcare outcomes, and live the best quality of life possible. See http://www.visitingangels.com/annarbor
Consultant, Geriatric Care Manager
Self Employed
1994 to present
As a National Expert in Eldercare, RN, Geriatric Care Manager, writer, educator, and homecare agency owner, with over 30 years in the field, I am able to offer services which are of sound experience and will produce effective results at a very reasonable price.
Honors and Awards
Homecare Excellence
2010
Also received 2009, 2008, 2007.
Homecare Excellence
2010
Publications
Books
Behind the Old Face
2011
See http://www.behindtheoldface.com for more information
Lectures and Presentations
How Caregiving Affects Business
2010
Continue to offer this presentation on request
Where to go, where to turn when a loved one needs help
2009
Several organizations in Michigan
Began speaking on this topic in 2009, and continue on request
Careers in Geriatrics
2009
Eastern Michigan University
Presented geriatric career options and advice for students interested in geriatrics, or in the Graduate Program with a specialty in Geriatrics.
Fall Prevention and Safety
2009
Continue to offer this presentation
Infection Control in Healthcare
2001
Walter Reuther Hospital State of Michigan
Educated 450 employees, and over 100 patients in effective infection control practices with hands on demonstrations
Disclosure or Conflict of Interest
Angil Tarach-Ritchey RN has nothing to disclose

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