About Kathy Faenzi
 Kathy is an advocate and consultant in the field of aging. She is committed to providing opportunities for the individual to age gracefully and achieve optimum health and wellbeing. Kathy specializes in counseling the older adult and family members during transition to help restore functional balance to their lives. She will conduct a clinical assessment to understand the psychosocial background and evaluate the current physical, emotional or mental challenges of her client. Specific needs are prioritized, goals defined, and a comprehensive care plan developed and implemented.
Mission: Offering encouraging support and new opportunity for the aging adult. To provide a holistic approach to embrace change and bring total harmony to our life components: physical, emotional, mental and spiritual.
Goal: To help the individual achieve a healthy life transition. One that honors individuality, safety, autonomy, support and overall excellence.
Education
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Bachelor of General Studies
University of South Carolina |
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Master of Arts in Clinical Gerontology
with an emphasis in Counseling Psychology
Notre Dame de Namur University, Belmont, California |
Experience
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State of California, Department of Social Services
Residential – Elderly Administrator Certification License (RCFE) |
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Sunrise Senior Living
Director of Community Relations |
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Senior Roundtable of San Mateo County
Facilitator |
Educator, Panelist and Lecturer
Kathy is available to share her expertise and knowledge in the field of aging. She offers a variety of insight into the aging process and teaches communication and coping techniques.
Recent Invited Talks & Lectures
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Notre Dame de Namur University (co-faculty) |
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Sunrise Senior Living - Alzheimer’s Support Group |
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The Episcopal Church of St. Matthews - Grief & Loss Support Group (co-facilitator) |
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Woman’s American ORT |
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San Mateo Kiwanis Club |
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JV Senior Mortgage Senior Heath Fair & Forum |
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Northern California Financial Planner’s Association |
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Kaiser Permanente Dementia Support Group |
Current Membership and Active Involvement
Integrity • Compassion • Commitment • Quality Care • Excellence |
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