​•    Bachelors Degree in Communication Studies, UNCW

With 10 years experience as an International Adoption Program Manager, Nikki brings a unique background to Assistance for Life Care Management.  Her involvement in over 700 child placements gave her invaluable experience guiding families through important life transitions.  She understands the importance of handling time sensitive and emotionally charged information with calm and compassionate professionalism.  Nikki is eager to see Assistance for Life Care Management reach the many people in need of care throughout eastern North Carolina.  With her support and customer service skills, we are sure our care managers will be positioned to excel.

•    Masters degree in Rehabilitation Sciences, Occupational Therapy, Medical University of South Carolina
•    Bachelors Degree in Psychology, Washington University in St. Louis
 

A licensed Occupational Therapist since 2005, Noa has experience working in an inpatient rehabilitation setting for 5 years and home health therapy for 8 years. In both of these areas Noa gained experience working with interdisciplinary teams, client discharge planning, and home safety evaluations. She has always been a proponent of communication between clients, caregivers and the medical team. In the home health setting, Noa found that therapy and medical recommendations were often made but not followed through in the long term. When Noa found out about Assistance for Life Care Management Services she knew she wanted to be a part of it. Being able to advocate and guide people while ensuring they live as independently and safely as possible was a natural next step in her career. 

•    Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy, Washington University in St. Louis

•    Bachelors Degree in Public Relations, University of South Carolina

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Shelby’s experience working as an Occupational Therapist across various active adult communities sparked her interest in patient advocacy and care management for the senior population. She found that building strong relationships with clients and their families, while helping them navigate the complex healthcare system, to be the most rewarding part of patient care. She is excited to bring her unique skillset, holistic lens, and commitment to excellent care to the Assistance for Life team. Shelby is passionate about empowering individuals to maintain a fulfilling quality of life during their senior years.

•    Masters Degree in Gerontology, UNCW

•    Geriatric Care Management Graduate Certificate, University of Florida
 

Andrew Zeldin founded Assistance for Life Care Management in January, 2013 as he was finishing his Masters Degree in Gerontology at UNCW.  Andrew's experience as a teenager included a time when his grandmother, Edith, lived at the family home. Andrew observed his parents managing her care, and those experiences helped shape his views on the way all members of society should be looked after.  Andrew's goal in founding Assistance for Life Care Management was to help older adults and their families navigate the myriad of issues related to aging.  Whether it be transitioning from one living environment to another, or one state of health and well-being to another, Assistance for Life aims to guide clients through difficult decisions in a professional and personal way.