About Us

                     

Our geriatric care managers are professionals who specialize in meeting long term care needs with an extensive knowledge of costs, quality and availability of services in the community. We enable the older adult to maintain an independent lifestyle as long as possible and appropriate.

                     

Our geriatric care managers are nurses and specialists in assessing the individual to determine strengths and needs while respecting choices and decisions. Individualized care plans with personalized services are designed to meet the clients’ needs and wants.

                     

Our geriatric care managers have a passion for elder care and strive to provide dignity while helping the older adult and the family that cares for them to adjust and cope with the changes that occur during the aging process. Peace of mind and dignity are a result of our respectful and caring services.

 Our Founder

Sophia Heftler, RN, CMC, CALA has specialized in working with the older adult population for more than fifteen years. She began her career as a staff nurse in a local nursing home, progressed to a director of nursing services and finally to a Certified Assisted Living Administrator and executive director at assisted living communities. Her experience provides her with a unique perspective on the aging process and the diversified needs of older individuals.

Sophia provides a thorough assessment of the aging individual's strengths and needs and develops a plan of care to maximize those strengths while addressing their requirements for assistance and care. On a personal level, her role as a family caregiver provides her with the knowledge and empathy to work with families who are dealing with the stress involved in assuming the responsibilities of being a caregiver.

Peggy Brodowski, RN

Peggy is an RN, BSN with a Masters in Nursing from New York University. She has been in nursing for 28+ years with her favorite area of work in Geriatrics. Her previous nursing experiences, working in the hospital, critical care, public health and home care areas, have enabled her to make comprehensive assessments and referrals that help foster a better quality of life for our clients. She has experience running a Caregivers Support Group through the Alzheimer's Association and enjoys working with caregivers to help strengthen their coping skills and get them the support services they need for their loved ones.

Christine Clark

My name is Christine Clark and I am the newest addition to the Distinctive Care Team. I am a registered nurse and have been working primarily in cardiology for most of my 25 years in nursing.

I have an extensive background in congestive heart failure, hypertension, atrial fibrillation, coumadin therapy, and echocardiography.

I am thrilled to be a Geriatric Care Manager and have the opportunity to be part of the holistic, nurturing and distinguished care that Distinctive Care is known for.

Our Therapy Dog

Romeo is a professionally trained Pomeranian who has been working with Distinctive Care since his first birthday. He provides therapy and companionship to many of our clients and is a regular visitor to several local long-term care facilities