Having helped a family member through the early stages of Alzheimer's for two years, I realized that I needed more help in meeting my elderly cousin's needs. I contacted the Alzheimer's Association which was extremely helpful in recommending a Geriatric Care Coordinator to us. I was unfamiliar with this resource but when I searched for recommendations, I found Live Well and Angela Ashton in a nearby town. This was a life changing moment for my cousin and for me. Angela had the professional and personal skills that we needed. Not only well trained and skillful, she had the personality and approach that worked with my cousin and the family.

Angela described herself as a "professional daughter" and the description was spot on. Angela visited my cousin whenever we needed her help, she was willing and able to bring her to medical appointments, and she often was the person who led the challenging transitions, such as the move to Assisted Living. What I appreciated most was her willingness to do whatever was helpful without making assumptions about what that might be. She guided us without overwhelming us. Her medical knowledge was very helpful. My cousin liked and trusted her--and so did we. Angela and Live Well have my highest recommendation.

Angela helped us in so many ways with our sister-in-law and cousin Nancy. I know Nancy thought a lot of Angela. Angela was with Nancy when we didn't know how to help her understand and accept living at Haywood Commons.

Angela is a life saver! She first helped our family when we started to make long term plans to assist our parents as my father declined with Alzheimer's Disease. We contacted her again a few years later when he was hospitalized and had to transition to rehab. My mom was completely overwhelmed with all the decisions that had to be made and how to deal with insurance. Angela steps in with her professional and compassionate knowledge and put us all immediately at ease. She advocates for whatever your situation is and adapts to any circumstance. She understands so many facets of elder care and knows who to call and which way to go. We ultimately had to move my dad to a memory care facility and she was with us every step of the way. The system can really take advantage of people if you don't know all the ins and outs but Angela can navigate it all. We can't recommend her enough!