About Me

Barbara (Bobbi) Kolonay is a master's educated Registered Nurse certified in case management. For the past twenty-five years Bobbi has been practicing case management in a variety of organizations, including a University Hospital, several health insurance carriers, pharmaceutical companies, and is an adjunct faculty member at local Universities where she teaches undergraduate classes on managed care.

Bobbi obtained her Bachelor of Science degree at Duquesne University and Master of Science in Human Resource Management from La Roche College. She is a Certified Case Manager (CCM) by the Commission for Care Manager Certification. She is a member of the National Association of Geriatric Care Managers. She opened her private geriatric care management business in 2005 and has been assisting families manage the care of their aging relative since. References are available upon request. You can also refer to testimonials about our elder care services from some of our clients on the web site: OptionsForElderCare.com

As a Geriatric Care Manager, Bobbi can facilitate the care selection process for family members who live at a distance from their elderly relatives, as well as for those who live nearby but do not know how to tap into the appropriate local services. You can hire a care manager for a single, specific task, such as helping you find a daily caregiver, or to oversee the entire caregiving process. Options For Elder Care also can provide connection with a range of other professionals and service providers who are part of the local elder care network.

Geriatric care management usually involves an in-depth assessment, developing a care plan, arranging for services, and following up or monitoring care. Options For Elder Care can also suggest potential alternatives you might not have considered, due to our experience and familiarity with community resources. We will also make sure your loved one receives the best possible care and any benefits to which they are entitled.