Geriatric Support Associates
Member: Karel Bretsch
Title: Founder/ Principal
Specialty: Geriatric Care Manager
Degreed: MSW
Established: 1988
5900 N. Port Washington Road -
Suite B268
Milwaukee, WI 53217-4503
Areas Served: Southeastern Wisconsin counties of Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee, Washington, Dodge, Racine, and Kenosha
Phone: 414-964-5030
Fax: 414-964-7650
Email: info@geriatricsupport.com
Website: www.geriatricsupport.com
General Comments:
"Bridging The Gap" - Linking Older Adults and Their Families to Community Resources.
Geriatric Support Associates are informed advocates who will help you find, arrange, and monitor the best care and services available. Our family-centered approach assures the best possible quality of life for the older adults in your family.
Geriatric Support Associates, a professional geriatric care management agency, was founded in 1988 by Karel Bretsch and Miriam Oliensis-Torres. Karel and Miriam are masters degreed certified social workers who have been working with the elderly and their families since the early 1980’s. Our staff are all social workers with many years of experience in a variety of settings, including: geriatric medical and psychiatric settings, home care agencies, adult day programs, nursing homes, assisted living settings, and other community-based agencies. In addition, our staff members are dedicated teachers, educating others in technical colleges, universities, and local, regional, and national workshops and conferences.
Professional Organizations/Affiliations:
- National Association of Social Workers
- National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers/Midwest Care Managers
- Alzheimer’s Association of Southeastern Wisconsin
- Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups
- Older Adult Service Provider Consortiums (Milwaukee, Waukesha, and Ozaukee counties)
- Continuing Care Coordinators
Services:
Geriatric Support Associates can answer your concerns. Services range from one-time consultations to on-going monitoring and support. Your elderly or frail loved one deserves only the best.
Fee Schedule:
Geriatric Support Associates is a private, fee-for-service agency. Our services are not covered by Medicare or private insurance.
