What People Are Saying
About Proeger & Associates
We found Barb Levison when our family was having a trying period with regards to my mothers health and welfare. She expertly and compassionately guided my family through the various options that we had and professionally offered an opinion for what might be best for my mother. As I did not live locally Barb did Zoom visits to the facilities that were our best options and also introduced us to the people in charge of these places. I was able to ask questions and see places in a very supportive way as Barb was with me through the whole process.
Once my mother was moved into her new home Barb remained available as an advocate for us. She visited my mother and offered advice to me during this very difficult emotional process. I never would have been able to do any of it without her. She offered my family a great deal of emotional security during an extremely challenging time. We will always be grateful to her.
I would recommend her to anyone who is dealing with an older relative who is in need of appropriate and safe living options outside of their homes.
–Robyn M
Our family has worked with Proeger & Associates for several years. The passing of my sister, the prior HCS (Health Care surrogate), necessitated that the alternate HCS (me) step up. Charlene was excellent in helping to understand my responsibilities and guiding me to gauge how Mom was doing by developing a Plan of Care. Charlene provided the right resource for a medication review, which resulted in Mom taking fewer medications. Another referral clarified that Mom had moderate dementia.
Mom transitioned from living at home with multiple caregivers to an apartment in an Assisted Living Facility. The COVID-19 pandemic followed closely upon her relocation and Mom’s dementia worsened over this period. Charlene was invaluable in suggesting ways to alleviate her isolation.
Throughout, Charlene has helped me and my brothers by arranging a monthly family call to discuss Mom’s care. Often, her care needs changed or medical and home health issues arose. Differences of opinion between family members could be expressed in a facilitated call. During COVID-19, Proeger & Associates communicated with Mom via Skype calls to monitor her and help lessen Mom’s isolation. Mom enjoyed those calls!
Charlene has guided us through additional transitions such as when Mom broke her hip and needed a higher level of nursing care. Charlene has also talked to the family about the next possible transition, hospice care.
Mom’s Skype calls continue, giving Charlene a view of how she is doing. When local family members are unable to visit, Barbara Levison helps fill in the gap by visiting Mom in person. Mom likes Barbara and is always pleased to see her. Mom turns 103 in 2023. We are so glad to have Proeger & Associates on Mom’s care team!
–Janet W.
Less than three years after my father's passing, it became evident that my mother was having increasing difficulty with life's necessities. She could no longer manage her minimal medicinal needs. Scheduling appointments for the dentist, eye care and her physician were becoming more and more of a challenge. It was not possible for me to meet my mother's increasing needs. We lived thousands of miles and many time zones apart from each other. Even though mother lived in a very nice and well managed assisted living facility, the need for additional help was clear.
Proeger came highly recommended by the staff at mother's residence facility. That is how we met Barbara.
I will never understand how one person like Barbara could have so much patience. Not only did she manage my mother's ever increasing needs over seven years, but she stayed in constant communication with me, always answering my questions and concerns and helping me understand this terrible condition called dementia. The quality of my mother's life was kept at the highest levels because of Barbara's care and guidance. Mother's life was carefully and lovingly managed. Her last years were optimal, because of Barbara.
–Jay K.
Mindy Zelitt, was my mother’s care manager for almost 5 years. Mindy became an essential part of our lives because when I could not be with my mother, Mindy was there. As my mother slowly declined in health, Mindy kept me informed and educated to what was available to make my mother’s life fuller. Mindy became part of our life and I will forever be grateful for everything that Mindy provided and helped with. Mindy more than cared for my Mom. I am so blessed that Mindy was there for my Mom and myself.
–Robert F.
I appreciate all of your invaluable assistance over this past year. I very carefully made my selection of care managers out of many, and your professionalism and caring support has never faltered. I am deeply appreciative of your calming presence around my mother when I asked you to be there for her, and for your generous professional guidance.
–Lisa T.
Mindy Zelitt did a wonderful job helping our dad for the past four years. She was also very accessible and helpful to my sister and me, who live out of state, both in keeping us posted on his needs and giving us good advice when serious medical issues arose. We appreciate everything she has done."
–George K.
Charlene Proeger has helped me so much with transitioning a dear friend from home to a long-term care facility and also with assessing her safety and needs to be able to choose the appropriate type of facility. She went above and beyond my expectations with follow-up phone calls and emails even after the move, and showed that she truly cares about her clients! Thank you so much Charlene, I would recommend you highly to anyone needing help with care for an elderly loved one!
–Ginger V.
I will always be grateful for all the help and support my brother received as well as that given to me. Living far away from Florida it was difficult for me to assess his situation, his needs and what best should be done. Thank you.
–Jim O.
When I began this journey to assist my elderly parents, I had no idea how much help I was going to need. For the past six years, Charlene Proeger has guided me through many challenges while encouraging me to take care of myself. She has helped us find an excellent eldercare attorney and caregiver agency; guided us when both my parents needed surgery; and helped us sign up for a special needs hurricane shelter which served us well when Hurricane Irma hit; among many other things. When the time came for each parent to transition from home to skilled nursing, she helped us find the right place and guided us as a family. Whether meeting with her or speaking by phone, Charlene gives me peace of mind knowing that her calm help is at hand.
–Elizabeth W.
My relationship with Proeger & Associates began during the most difficult period of my life.
I live in Tampa and my parents who were in their late eighties and early nineties at that time. They resided in Sarasota & it had become impossible and overwhelming to fulfill their escalating needs. Neither parent was self sufficient and both were gradually becoming cognitively impaired and at times- unreasonable.
Initially Proeger & Associates helped my elderly father; soon after they also helped my elderly mother, but most of all, they helped me. I don’t know what I would have done if not for their compassionate and skillful assistance.
Proeger & Associates was literally a life saver for me as well as for my elderly parents. I love Proeger & Associates and will never ever forget their compassion nor their expertise during this most challenging and difficult period of my life. I know my parents would echo this sentiment.
THANK YOU PROEGER & ASSOCIATES & ESPECIALLY MINDY ZELITT!
–Janis N.