Olga Brunner M.S., CMC

Pres., A Good Daughter Elder Care Mgmt.

Boca Raton, Fl

Professional summary

Olga Brunner, MHA, Care Manager, Certified; Approved Training Provider for Dept of Elder Affairs, President and Founder of A Good Daughter Elder Care Management. Olga is a trained nursing home administrator and a former Long Term Care Activities Director trained to provide mental stimulation for cognitively impaired seniors. She conducts comprehensive assessments preparing tailored care plans for seniors in the community. A skilled coach, Olga shares an enthusiasm for people and enjoys mentoring others interested in service to seniors. She leads a monthly dementia support group for family caregivers. On Thanksgiving Day, 2009, her agency was featured on the PBS Nightly Business Report during the segment, "Careers for the Next Decade - Patient Advocates".

Specialties and Interests

20 Year Health Care Administrative Experience,
Alzheimer's Disease,
Approved Training Provider for Dept of Elder Affairs #ALF358,
Publisher Elder care blogsite

Contact

Office Phone

561-392-3574

Websites

Education

Universities

Herbert Lehman College of C.U.N.Y.

B.S., HSA, Health Services Administration

1981 to 1985

Interned at Columbia University School of Public Health.

Postgraduate Training

Lynn University, Boca Raton, Fl

2002 to 2005

M.S., HCA and Gerontology, Nursing Home Admin.

NAAP

2003 to 2003

National Association of Activities Professionals.

Licenses/Certifications

Care Manager, Certified #C-1262

2007

National Academy of Certified Care Managers

Mentors

Dr. Rita Nacken Gugel

Professor, Lynn University; Psychologist with private practice, Fort Lauderdale, Fl.

Experience

Approved Trainer, ALF #358

Dept of Elder Affairs

2006 to present

Certification in Assisted Living Alzheimer's Disease (ADRD) Training under USF Training Academy on Aging.

President and Founder; Certified GCM

A Good Daughter Elder Care Mgmt

2005 to present

An agency that conducts assessments and plans of care for the elderly; provide advocacy with health care practitioners, medications management, relocation services; or assist with implementing high quality services for clients who chose to age in place.

Assistant Administrator and Activities Director

Margate Health Care Center

2003 to 2005

Completed Administrator in Training program at 175 bed skilled nursing facility, accepting position as Activities Director responsible for resident's psycho-social needs. Member of management team responsible for obtaining a five star rating for facility.

Claimtrust, Inc.

Davie, Florida

2000 to 2002

Off site Trainer for an Application Service Provider. Medicare Compliance Training offered to Business Offices at major hospital corporations throughout the country.

Imaging Manager

Grossmont Hospital, La Mesa, Ca.

1990 to 1992

Managed and staffed a 24 hour a day department for a large hospital collaborating with other department heads, meeting OSHA standards, preserving personnel standards set by the hospital.

General Manager

Metropolitan CT Scan PC, NYC

1987 to 1990

Responsible for marketing, organization, supervision, fiscal operation of a CT Scan and Mammography center in NY.

Honors and Awards

Nominated, Woman of the Year 2005

South Florida Business Journal

Memberships

Living in Place For Seniors

2008 to 2010

Member in Good Standing

Florida Chapter of Geriatric Care Managers Association

2006 to 2010

Member In Good Standing

National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers

2003 to 2010

Publications

Articles

"Blogology 101, or How Blogging Can Benefit a Care Management Company"

The Messenger

Vol. 10 - Spring 2009; 5, 6

Books

Family Guide to Keeping Seniors Safe At Home

Basic Things You Should Know About

Olga Brunner, MS, CMC

Boca Raton, Fl

2008

This is an E-book published for family members with loved ones who have Alzheimer's- related disorders.

Disaster Preparedness Manual for Geriatric Care Managers

A Care Manager's Role in preparing clients

Olga Brunner, MS, CMC

Boca Raton, Fl

2007

Book is available online at: www.disasterplansboca.com

Lectures and Presentations

ALF Core Training

2009

Boca Raton, Florida

Live classes: Sept 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th. 32 credit hours covering: Administering an assisted living facility, the Occupancy Cycle, Age related Physical Changes, Food Service, Medications management, personal care of the elderly, developmental disabilities, Mental Health, Alzheimer's disease, Rights and Involvement, Community resources.

Our Aging Loved Ones: Planning for the day we hope will never come

2007

http://www.Ijustwanttohelp.com

An in-depth look at elder care featuring over 14 hours of information, practical tips, and advice from today's leading elder care experts. Lecture available on CD.

Curriculum Vitae

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Disclosures

Olga Brunner M.S., CMC has nothing to disclose

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