Mediation
Mediation is the most widely used dispute resolution process. Mediation is a process in which a neutral third party, a mediator, facilitates communication between parties in conflict. The mediator does not make decisions for the parties involved, but rather assists them to reach a voluntary, mutually acceptable agreement. Mediation revolving around elder care issues is a fairly new concept. The process truly allows families to develop an understanding of the other views held by members of the family, and concentrates on the goal at hand which is to properly care for an elder loved one. Mediation can avoid the costs of litigation. It is strictly confidential.
Both Lisa Ryan and Rose Levine have been Certified in Mediation by The Quinnipiac Center on Dispute Resolution.
Reasons to mediate include:
• Disagreements over care related issues such as medical treatment decisions
• Disputes over living arrangements, i.e. being at home vs other housing options
• Who should handle the finances
• Estate planning and probate issues
• Who should be named power of attorney
• Health care planning and decision making
• End-of-life decisions
Please contact us to discuss our services and fee structure.
Dr. Losos began his medical profession in 1993. He is board certified in Internal and Geriatric Medicine. A graduate of Medical University in Lublin
, Poland, Dr. Losos completed his residency at Wood Hall Medical Center in New York City, an affiliate of New York University, and his fellowship at Our Lady of Mercy Medical Center in Bronx, New York. Dr. Losos is licensed to practice medicine in both Connecticut and Rhode Island.
Rose is a graduate of the University of Connecticut and the Masters Program in Education at Eastern Connecticut State University. S
he also holds a Certificate in the Fundamentals of Geriatrics from the University of Connecticut Health Center. Rose has more than 20 years experience in elder care, both in residential dementia care and as Eastern Regional Director of the Alzheimer’s Association.
Lisa has more than 15 years experience in the long term care continuum. She is a certified case manager and a member of the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers. She is also a licensed Nursing Home Administrator in both Connecticut and Massachusetts. Lisa has worked in private practice as a Geriatric Care Manager for several years prior to developing ElderEval and very active in state and local agencies dealing with seniors and the issues of aging.