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True advocacy means doing what’s right—every time. Jamie Bond, owner of NorthStar Senior Solutions, lives by this principle. She guides individuals and their families with thoughtful and reliable placement services that raise the bar in senior living. A one-stop provider, NorthStar empowers seniors to live their fullest lives while providing their loved ones with peace of mind. Bond prioritizes integrity and professionalism over profit, providing decisive guidance at no cost. Committed to compassionate care, these services focus on individuals with dementia, including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, offering support and assistance with transitions to senior living communities like memory care. Drawing on her three decades of experience in working with people in a professional capacity, Bond goes beyond the role of a traditional referral agent. “I have the opportunity to change lives for the better, improving the well-being of individuals, their loved ones, and their caregivers,” says Bond. “This is my true calling.” When families turn to her for guidance or senior living options, she offers more than just a list of resources. Through strong relationships with trusted senior living communities, NorthStar connects people with organizations vetted for excellence in care. By prioritizing institutions that offer quality and reliable services, it empowers families to make informed choices when navigating one of life’s most significant decisions. A Trusted Ally for Compassionate Senior Care In-person meetings are central to the selection process. A thorough assessment of each family’s needs includes evaluating caregiver capacity, finances and logistics and the emotional impact on loved ones. Focusing on quality of life and long-term well-being, NorthStar helps determine the most suitable care environment for each individual and their family. Instead of recommending care facilities based on convenience or ease of placement, as many advisory services do, NorthStar prioritizes what truly benefits seniors. When evaluating facilities and program quality, families receive insights on community size, available activities and resident acuity before making the final decision. The process walks them through every step in selecting the right community, with ongoing support after placement. Beyond care recommendations, caregivers and decision-makers often need assistance with essential paperwork, including power of attorney and other legal documents. To facilitate the transition, NorthStar connects clients with a trusted network of professionals, from estate attorneys to mobile notaries.
The realization that a parent or relative can no longer live independently brings a flood of difficult decisions. Questions about medical needs, legal paperwork, financial resources, and housing arise all at once. But who can families turn to when every option feels overwhelming? Different facilities offer different resources and services, but none offer them all. This gap leaves many families stuck, uncertain about the best course of action. The Marketing Busters saw the need for a better solution. The company connects seniors and their families with the right senior resources—including medical, legal, financial, and housing services—under one umbrella. This integrated approach allows families to find everything they need without jumping between different professionals. Unlike traditional placement agencies that match seniors with care homes based solely on availability, The Marketing Busters tailors placements to meet medical needs, affordability, and personal preferences. Its clinical team evaluates each senior’s condition, ensuring that care recommendations are based on medical expertise rather than guesswork. “Our placements are built on three components—care, location, and budget. We’re one of the few agencies of our kind partnered with major hospitals like Kaiser Permanente and Loma Linda,” says Michelle Magee, owner of The Marketing Busters. While securing the right care is essential, financial and legal barriers often stand in the way. Many families struggle with power of attorney, conservatorships, and Medicaid eligibility, making The Marketing Busters’ Law Busters division a critical resource. Real estate concerns add another layer of stress. A home sale may be necessary to fund long-term care, but delays in selling a property can create financial strain. Through its Realtor Busters division, the company ensures that seniors have the resources they need—even offering financial support while families wait for a home sale to close. One case that demonstrates the impact of this model involves a woman who lived alone with dementia and was hospitalized after years of unnoticed decline. With no immediate family available, a distant nephew was located. However, securing legal authority for him to act on her behalf would have taken 12 to 18 months under normal circumstances, leaving her stuck in the system with no clear path forward. The Marketing Busters fast-tracked the legal process, securing conservatorship in record time. The company covered her care costs for four months while legal matters were finalized, ensuring she received the attention she needed without delay. Today, she lives comfortably in a memory care community, supported by a trust set up through the company’s legal services.
Prompt assistance and immediate response can turn moments of concern into moments of reassurance. Whether 80-year-old Sarah needs help after a sudden fall at home or 43-year-old John, an avid hiker is stranded with injury miles into a wilderness trail—both need the power of rapid communication and trusted support to feel safe and secure. In critical moments like these, one thing matters the most: having help within reach. For nearly five decades, LifeFone Medical Alert has been “saving lives when seconds count” through a range of products designed to provide 24/7 access to compassionate emergency care specialists. The company’s services go beyond providing medical assistance—they enhance subscribers’ independence, security, and quality of life. “We deliver the best technology at affordable prices, but what truly sets us apart is the relationship we build with our clients — the subscribers,” says Ron Maggio, president. LifeFone prioritizes understanding subscriber’s changing expectations as part of its client-centric business ethos. This allows it to easily navigate the dynamic tech landscape without being tied down by in-house manufacturing. Instead, it taps into the finest products on the market, ensuring high-quality alert systems that seamlessly adapt to different lifestyles. At home or on the go, LifeFone’s products integrate effortlessly into daily life. The company provides reliable at-home systems, including a cost-effective landline option and a cellular version—both equipped with battery backup to ensure uninterrupted service during power outages. For active users, the company provides versatile mobile devices like the VIPx, which can be worn around the neck or on a belt clip. It also features an optional caregiver app that lets family members keep tabs on their loved ones by receiving geofencing alerts whenever a subscriber moves outside designated virtual boundaries. This app allows the caregiver to keep tab on current location, check battery level, check first motion of the day, find misplaced units, view monitor button press history and track steps.
The Preserve at Dunedin offers modern apartments designed for accessibility and elegance. Each apartment is thoughtfully crafted to provide comfort and convenience, ensuring residents feel at home. The community is also in the process of adding a new wing comprising 24 new apartments to meet the growing demand for the community. They are currently taking deposits for those apartments. Exceptional Amenities Residents can enjoy a variety of amenities that truly enhance the living experience. These include a state-of-the-art fitness center, pool, gourmet dining options, bistro, private dining room, and beautifully landscaped gardens. The community also features a library, art studio, game room, and on-site salon. Holistic Wellness Programs The Preserve at Dunedin emphasizes a holistic approach to wellness, offering programs and activities that cater to physical, emotional, and social well-being. Fitness classes, wellness programs, and concierge services are available to support residents’ health and happiness. Denise Miller, the regional vice president, shares, “Our goal is to create an environment where residents can thrive.” Personalized Care The dedicated staff at The Preserve at Dunedin are committed to creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Personalized care plans ensure that each resident’s needs are met with compassion and professionalism, including specialized memory care for those with cognitive challenges. Miller mentions, “We believe in providing personalized care that respects each resident’s individuality and promotes their well-being.”
For many families, finding dependable home care feels like chasing the ever-elusive peace of mind. Symphony Senior Home Care changes that with consistent, compassionate and reliable care. The heart of Symphony Senior Home Care starts with Evangelia Wold—though most know her simply as Angie. Raised in a small Greek village by her grandparents, Angie grew up surrounded by love, wisdom and the quiet strength of family. When her grandparents aged, she naturally stepped into the role of caregiver, returning the same devotion they had always shown her. That experience didn’t feel like a duty—it felt like love. And it shaped the way she sees caregiving to this day. After moving to the U.S. as a teenager, Angie carried that deep sense of purpose with her. She became a certified nursing assistant and poured herself into the work, bringing compassion and calm into every home she visited. In 2017, she joined Symphony Senior Home Care and it quickly became clear that her leadership was something special. By 2022, she took the leap to purchase the company— determined to not only preserve its mission, but to grow it. Now, with her husband, Curt and son, Dimitri, by her side, Angie leads Symphony with the same values she learned as a young girl: respect, gratitude and the belief that everyone deserves to age with dignity in the comfort of home. Symphony may be small, but its reach runs deep. Licensed to provide basic care such as companion care and comprehensive care services, the team meets clients wherever they are in their journey. What truly sets Symphony apart is something often overlooked in home care—familiarity. Rotating staff can make care feel impersonal. That’s why Symphony takes a different approach. Clients see the same caregivers regularly, allowing trust to build naturally over time. Continuity enhances the quality of care and brings a sense of stability and comfort to clients and their families. Angie also remains personally involved in shaping each care plan, ensuring every visit reflects the genuine warmth, detailed attention and professionalism her company is known for. “We’re not bound by corporate red tape. We deliver the kind of care we would want for our own family,” says Angie. Even before care begins, Symphony takes the time to get to know each client. A detailed survey supports the caregiver evaluation process, helping to identify the right match, not just in terms of skills, but also personality and preferences. Gaining insight into daily routines, hobbies and cultural considerations helps determine whether a client requires specialized support with certain activities or advanced care needs.
Daniela Vegas-Fox, Area Vice President - Life Enrichment and Memory Care, Trilogy Health Services
Laura Silverstein, Administrator/Director of Patient Service, True Care Home Care
Karen Doler, Director of Life Enrichment & Activities, Wesley Enhanced Living
Brittany Stimson, Director of Business Development, Eldercare Homecare
Carlene Motto, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Belmont Village Senior Living
Anita Cornelius, Regional Assisted Living Director, Ebenezer
William Bond, Medical Director, Quality and Clinical Decision Unit, Emergency Department, OSF HealthCare
The increasing need for senior care drives significant growth and innovation within the medical alert system sector.
Innovations and Insights Shaping the Future of Senior Care
Aging today doesn’t have to mean giving up control or comfort. With the right tools, guidance, and care, seniors are living more independently and safely—whether at home or in senior living communities. Senior living advisory services now play a vital role in helping families navigate care decisions, offering expert guidance tailored to individual health needs, lifestyle preferences and financial considerations. Meanwhile, in-home care providers are combining hands-on support with real-time communication tools, ensuring continuity of care that is both reliable and deeply personal. Medical alert systems have also grown more intelligent—integrating GPS tracking, automatic fall detection and 24/7 emergency response to keep seniors safe while providing peace of mind to their families. On the other end, senior living providers are rethinking how they connect with prospective residents. Digital-first marketing strategies now include virtual tours, AI powered targeting and wellness-centered messaging—making it easier for families to find the right fit, faster. Together, these advances reflect a shift toward more connected, personalized and proactive models of senior care, where technology supports not just aging, but aging with dignity and choice. Driven by these trends, the global elderly care services market is projected to reach approximately USD 1.92 trillion by 2033, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 7.2 percent. This Elder Care Review edition brings thought leadership articles from Jamie Bond, Owner of NorthStar Senior Solutions, highlighting her commitment to compassionate, integrity-driven senior care advocacy, guiding families with personalized placement services that restore dignity, especially for seniors with dementia. Additionally, James Bryant, Vice President of Emergency Services at Centra Health, explains how EmPATH improves psychiatric emergency care by reducing isolation and fostering healing through trauma-informed, peer-supported care. We also spotlight the stories of service-driven companies delivering solutions that prioritize human dignity and well-being. One such company is NorthStar Senior Solutions, a trusted advocate in senior care that provides expert placement and transition services guided by compassion and integrity. This edition features the Top Senior Living Advisory Services 2025, Top Medical Alert System Solutions 2025, Top Senior Living Marketing Services Provider 2025, Most Reliable In-Home Care Service in Minnesota 2025 and Most Reliable Assisted Living and Memory Care Service in Florida 2025, we hope you find the right partner to meet your organization’s needs.