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Eldercare Expert and National Author Doctor Marion Somers Joins AGIS Expert Panel for Eldercare Resources
Nationally Recognized Geriatric Care Manager Brings More Than 35 Years of Experience to AGIS Website for Eldercare and Family Caregiver Support
| Source: AGIS
SAN RAMON, CA--(Marketwire - September 12, 2007) - AGIS, the
comprehensive resource and database of decision tools for people to
identify needed eldercare services and financial solutions, announced today
its partnership with eldercare guru and author Doctor Marion Somers, PhD.
Doctor Marion has three decades of experience providing support to the
elderly and their caregivers. She will be sharing her expertise with AGIS as the site continues expanding its
rapidly growing database of eldercare information. Doctor Marion will
contribute hundreds of "Ask Doctor Marion" articles giving advice on
common caregiving concerns, as well as provide a library of interactive
audio and video tips on a range of eldercare topics. The AGIS eldercare portal serves to improve the
quality of life for seniors and their families through a combination of
educational resources and locally available support services. The site
provides an extensive information resource along with a user-based
community that allows caregivers, the elderly and their family members to
share their experiences with each other. The AGIS community offers more relevant advice,
consistent updates and constantly changing content to make the site a
continuing source of pertinent material.
"Doctor Marion has the vast experience and deep-seated knowledge in
caregiving to significantly enhance our existing community network at
AGIS," stated AGIS founder and CEO Kevin Sypniewski. "This is a wonderful
opportunity to connect her years of eldercare experience with family
caregivers and we are extremely excited to have her on board. Her advice
and guidance will expand our existing support base and we look forward to a
long lasting relationship."
"AGIS is revolutionizing the eldercare process by providing a community
platform where parents and children alike can find the support they need
during an often difficult decision making process," said Doctor Marion. "I
know first-hand how difficult it is for caregivers to find resources, which
is exactly why I launched my book and web site. I'm thrilled to join the
expert team at AGIS.com to further expand the comprehensive resources that
are available in eldercare today."
Doctor Marion is one of the industry's foremost authorities on eldercare
topics, trends and solutions. During her extensive career as a geriatric
care manager, professor, counselor and caregiver to thousands, Doctor
Marion has delivered multiple seminars and provided valuable commentary on
eldercare to The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Newsweek and
more. She is also published author of "Elder Care Made Easier: Doctor
Marion's 10 Steps to Help You Care for an Aging Loved One," a simple guide
that outlines in basic terms how to act as a caregiver to elderly loved
ones. Doctor Marion also offers a web site with additional resources,
www.doctormarion.com.
About AGIS Network (Assist Guide Information Services), Inc.
Based in San Ramon, California, AGIS Network (Assist Guide Information
Services) is the leading online community providing comprehensive
information and access to eldercare solutions and services. Since 1998,
AGIS Network (formerly AssistGuide) has been providing technology driven
resources for the aging and disability communities. The company helps
improve the quality of life for seniors and their families by uniting
eldercare education with local, regional and national support services. For
more information AGIS Network please go to www.agisnetwork.com, and to
visit the consumer portal please go to www.agis.com.
About Doctor Marion
Doctor Marion is the friendly face of eldercare -- making it easier for
millions of baby boomers and other caregivers to care for their aging
parents and loved ones while balancing their own health, aging, retirement,
family, and career concerns. A nationally recognized expert in eldercare
topics, trends and solutions, Doctor Marion has been featured in broadcast
and print media across the country. Her web site, www.doctormarion.com, and
book, "Elder Care Made Easier: Doctor Marion's 10 Steps to Help You Care
for an Aging Loved One," tap into more than three decades of experience as
a counselor, professor, lecturer, and geriatric care manager. For more
information, visit www.doctormarion.com.