Geriatric Care Management & Aging Life Care®
Serving the Greater Portland
Navigating senior care with clarity and compassion. We provide the roadmap to keep your loved ones safe, independent, and well-cared for.
Stop Losing Sleep Over Your Loved One's Safety
If you are concerned about your parent living alone or needing more help, you aren't alone. We specialize in guiding "The Sandwich Generation" through the complex healthcare maze—turning crisis into a clear plan for peace of mind.
Comprehensive Geriatric Care Management & Advocacy
Aging Life Care Management®
A client-centered approach to healthcare navigation and advocacy, providing families with expert solutions for monitoring, planning, and long-term care coordination.
Home Safety & Fall Prevention
Comprehensive, OT-led assessments designed to identify environmental risks, recommend vital home modifications, and implement strategies that prevent injuries while maximizing long-term independence.
Hospital Discharge & Crisis
Expert advocacy during hospital-to-home transitions, providing clarity during medical crises and helping families navigate the difficult 'Do I stay or do I go?' decisions with professional clinical insight.
A Therapist-Led Approach to Aging
My name is Melissa Swiontek, founder and owner of Passionate Healthcare Advocacy & Wellness, and I assist families who want to “age in place” as well as individuals needing guidance through the complex aging process.
Most care management is run by social workers or nurses. My 20+ years of experience as an Occupational Therapist allows me to focus on independence, helping you age in place safely.
- Certified Dementia Practitioner® (CDP®)
- Aging Life Care Manager® (ALCM®)
- 20+ Years of OT Experience
- Serving the Portland Metro Area
Situations I help families with:
- Crisis & Hospital Support
- Safely discharging home from the hospital or rehab following a crisis.
- Preparing your home and caregivers for times of crisis.
- Assistance navigating the healthcare system to receive quality care.
- Home Safety & Wellness
- Providing home safety assessments, modification recommendations.
- Developing a wellness care plan for fall prevention.
- Providing medical equipment recommendations.
- Medication management assistance.
- Family Advocacy & Resources
- Guiding your family through crucial paperwork related to aging safely.
- Training family members in their new role as caregiver.
- Identifying needs and finding resources to make daily life easier.
- Attending medical appointments with you or a loved one.