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Angil Tarach-Ritchey RN

National expert in senior care, RN, GCM, Visiting Angels

Ann Arbor, MI

Specialties and Interests

  • Geriatrics, 
  • Alzheimer's Disease, 
  • Senior Health, 
  • Consultant, 
  • Speaker, 
  • Writer

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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