AgingPro.com, a national website that's a one-stop shop for information on eldercare, won national acclaim and is being featured in the November issue of O, the Oprah Magazine. Cheryl Mathieu, Ph.D., M.S.W. founder and CEO of AgingPro.com, stepped up to a challenge set forth by Oprah Winfrey and won. Dr. Cheryl is an eldercare expert, finding inspiration to work with older adults and their families after caring for both of her grandmothers. She knew there was a better way to organize all the eldercare information, make it easily accessible to all and help the 50 million family caregivers in the U.S. Visitors can receive a free enewsletter full of caregiving tips and a free Caregiver's Partner eWorkbook by going to the site.
Long Beach, CA (PRWEB) November 13, 2008 -- AgingPro.com, a national website that's a one-stop shop for information on eldercare, won national acclaim and is being featured in the November issue of O, the Oprah Magazine. Dr. Cheryl Mathieu, founder and CEO of AgingPro.com, stepped up to a challenge set forth by Oprah Winfrey and won. Dr. Mathieu was one of 80 women chosen nationally to participate in Women Rule, a leadership project run by Winfrey's magazine O, The Oprah magazine, and the non-profit organization The White House Project. AgingPro was the only project chosen focusing on changing the world of eldercare. AgingPro is a free national online eldercare resource serving caregivers for older adults, professionals in aging, and those planning their own future. It covers topics from Alzheimer's and dementia to depression, end of life, health, and meditation to fitness, Medicare and Social Security.
Dr. Cheryl was inspired to work with older adults and their families after caring for both of her grandmothers. She knew there was a better way to organize all the eldercare information and to make it easily accessible to all. AgingPro focuses on taking care of the caregiver, decreasing stress and depression and increasing peace of mind through education and advocacy. Her vision is to become the Google of Eldercare. AgingPro provides information and resources for family and friends struggling with caring for an aging loved one.
AgingPro.com is the only national one-stop Internet destination that delivers a comprehensive set of caregiving tools, resources, community support information and access to professionals in aging. It brings to one place virtually everything family caregivers need and bridges the gaps between those giving, planning and supporting eldercare. Visitors can receive a free enewsletter full of caregiving tips and a free Caregiver's Partner eWorkbook by going to the site.
The site provides easy access to:
- Professionals providing care to the elderly and their caregivers across the United States
- Free services designed to assist seniors and those providing elder care
- Candid information about what is involved in aging and elder care
- Healthcare, Medicare & housing information
- Eldercare store with caregiving tools
- Community discussion, Blog and Ask the expert
- A virtual classroom with video and audio tutorials on the issues of aging
About AgingPro
AgingPro was founded by certified Geriatric Care Manager, Cheryl Mathieu, Ph.D., M.S.W. Dr. Mathieu received her Ph.D. from UCLA and is a member of the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers, the American Society on Aging, and the National Council of Family Caregivers. Dr. Mathieu's vision is to transform the way caregivers and professionals find the resources they need, and the ways they are supported and educated. She has helped hundreds of caregivers and professionals navigate the emotional, physical and financial challenges of aging. She has been interviewed on TV and in print media.
Dr. Mathieu is also the owner of AgingPro Care Management, a professional geriatric care management organization based in Long Beach, CA., providing coaching and care management services. Visit her at www.agingpro.com and sign up for her free enewsletter and Caregiver's workbook.
For more information, contact Dr. Cheryl Mathieu at 888-244-6499 or visit www.AgingPro.com.
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