Karen Amber, LMSW, ACSW
Role: Geriatric Care Manager
Karen began her career as a social worker with the elderly in 1970 at Borman Hall, a continuum of care facility in Detroit. She received her MSW in 1975 from Wayne State University. As a student, her training took place at Jewish Family Service, Northville State Hospital and an interdisciplinary medical center in Pontiac, Michigan. She has always had a focus on geriatrics.
Karen took 11 years off from working with the elderly to raise her family, and then returned to work as a social worker at the Teitel Jewish Apartments in Oak Park for 9 years.
In 2003, Karen began doing private, in-home counseling and she currently works with ElderCare Solutions of Michigan as a Geriatric Care Manager.
Getting to Know Karen:
Married for 40 years, Karen has 2 children and 2 grandchildren and loves spending time with her family and friends. In addition, music has always been an important part of her life. She has played piano for many years.
A former camper and counselor, Karen loves the outdoors, plants and caring for them, and she enjoys walking.
ElderCare Solutions of Michigan Geriatric Care Managers are available to help with any need older adults may have. Call us at (248) 592-1944 for more information. If you're calling after hours, we will return your phone call on the next business day.
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The Faces of ElderCare
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