PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Nina Rothstein, LCSW
TheraCounsel, Inc.
2808 NE 22nd Street
Fort Lauderdale FL 33305
Telephone: 1.877.488.COPE (2673)
Nina is a certified geriatric care manager and has a master’s degree in social work. She has 20 years of experience working with seniors and can accurately assess the needs of her clients and their families. She believes in giving personalized service and quality time to each client and family. Nina has extensive knowledge of the retirement and senior care communities in South Florida. She is an expert in understanding senior needs and helping families find the most suitable lifestyle for their loved ones.
Samantha Wilson, C-SWCM
Sunrise Health and Rehabilitation
4800 Nob Hill Road.
Sunrise, FL 33351
(954) 577-3600
Samantha is a certified Elder Care Social Worker. She studied at the University of South Florida and Florida Atlantic University were she received her bachelors in Social Work with concentration in Elder Care. She has special expertise in case management under Florida’s Medicaid programs, working for the past 12 years in Case Management, Social Services and Administrative positions.
Samantha has assisted with identifying appropriate clients for senior care programs, conducting assessments and working as a liaison with care providers. Samantha brings extensive expertise to her role in helping the elderly and has always felt that elders deserve the utmost care and respect.
Howard Fendell, DPM
Diplomat Podiatry Associates
1931 E. Hallandale Beach Blvd.
Hallandale Beach, FL 33009
(954) 870-4778
Dr. Howard Fendell graduated from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine in 1985 and completed his surgical residency at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine and Affiliated Hospitals in 1986. He founded Diplomat Podiatry Associates in October 1987. He is a member of the Broward County Podiatric Medical Association, Florida Podiatric Medical Association and American Podiatric Medical Association. He is an active member in the greater Hallandale Beach community.
As Hallandale Beach podiatrist, he has received conventional medical training plus special training on the foot, ankle, and lower leg. Dr. Howard Fendell has been well trained in foot and ankle surgery through our hospital residencies, and he is expert in delivering care for complex foot disorders suffered by diabetic patients as well as common foot problems including bunions, hammertoes, heel spurs, ingrown toenails, plantar fasciitis (heel pain), and shin splints. He is specialized in diabetic and Charcot foot disorders and has extensive knowledge and experience in flatfoot and arthritic foot reconstruction.
Wendy Kirby, MBA,
Care Patrol of South Florida (Miami)
Telephone: 305 – 318 – 7865
Office Telephone: 786 – 565 – 7586
Fax: 305 – 259 – 4036
Wendy Kirby is passionate about helping seniors and their families. She is a Certified Medical Representative, A Certified Senior Advisor, and a Certified Hospital Readmission Reduction Partner.
She believes that families greatly benefit from professional guidance as they are faced with finding the right senior living community. Wendy really stumbled upon this entire field quite by accident. As she researched the Senior Living Industry, she became fascinated by how much there is to know and about how families can benefit from having information in advance – before they are faced with a crisis.
Wendy has her Master’s in International Business (U of M, Coral Gables, FL). She is a Certified Medical Representative (CMR Institute in Roanoke, VA) and she is a Certified Senior Advisor (CMR Institute, Denver, CO). Wendy speaks fluent English, French, and Spanish. She has lived and worked in South Florida for her entire adult life. She knows the culture and the community which she serves. With her caring and thoughtful demeanor and her methodical approach, Wendy helps families discover options available to them – expeditiously – but with caring and compassion.
After a long and fruitful career in the pharmaceutical industry, Wendy became interested in the Senior Living arena, while researching the market for work. The more she learned, the more fascinated she became. The changing continuum of care and the vast array of Senior Living Options is largely unknown and unfamiliar to families. Many people think that nursing homes are the only option available to them. People may not understand Assisted Living. Still others underestimate the value of socializing and community support (at any age). Wendy enjoys helping families navigate the options that may be available to them. Finding the right living option can offer comfort, stability, and peace of mind to the entire family.
MARK A. ROSEMAN, ATTORNEY AT LAW 
Wells Fargo Bank Building
3325 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 308
Hollywood, FL. 33021
Telephone: 954 – 963 – 8719
Fax: (954) 929 – 4420
Since 1980 Attorney Mark A. Roseman has represented many clients in the field of elder law and Medicaid planning. He has frequently helped his clients preserve their assets for the stay-at-home spouse when the first spouse enters a nursing home or a living assisted facility.
Attorney Mark A. Roseman has participated as a student and lecturer in many seminars on issues involving Medicaid planning, asset preservation, and other elder law matters. As a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and the Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys, he has focused primarily on these issues as they related to senior citizens.
Attorney Mark A. Roseman has delivered talks on these same issues to support groups as A.L.S. caregivers and many other organizations in South Florida. He frequently speaks on elder law issues. He can evaluate the suitability of equity indexed and other investments for seniors.
As a part of his Florida Elder Law and Medicaid practice Attorney Mark A. Roseman develops plans to help senior citizens and disabled individuals to qualify and maintain government benefits, including Florida Nursing Home Medicaid, Assisted Living Medicaid, Home Health Care when they have too many assets.
Education: Attorney Mark A. Roseman is a 1964 graduate of Dartmouth College. He graduated from Boston University Law School in 1967. Since 1980 he has practiced as a member of the Florida Bar.
Publications: Attorney Roseman publishes the monthly Elder Law Newsletter. This deals with issues such as Medicaid planning for those who wish to obtain long term nursing care without giving up their lifetime savings. He also publishes an Annual Nursing Home Guide. This gives seniors and their families guidance for selecting nursing homes and assisted living facilities. It suggests ways that even middle class families can preserve their assets.
