MEET THE GERONTOLOGIST

Helping Older Adults and Caregivers by Providing  Health and Wellness Guidance and Resources to Age Well

Welcome to BrightStone ElderCare Solutions! We are so glad you are here.

At BrightStone ElderCare Solutions, we believe everyone deserves access to a gerontologist, an Aging Life Care Specialist® who can support you as you support your loved ones. I provide professional guidance through consultations to older adults and their caregivers facing the challenges of aging to find the most appropriate and cost-effective resources available.

The goal is to lead individuals and their families to the actions and decisions that will ensure quality care and an optimal life for those they love, thus reducing worry, stress, and time off for family caregivers.

Kathleen is a credentialed professional gerontologist and an aging life care specialist who enjoys speaking on topics such as: Brain Health as You Age, Where to Turn for Help When Your Parent Needs Help and Talking to Your Doctor: Taking an Active Role in Your Health Care.

BrightStone ElderCare Solutions also offers in depth blog articles, easy to understand health and wellness information, and helpful resources— all specific to older adults and caregivers.

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Kathleen Steamer, MSG, CPG, CDP

Kathleen Steamer is a credentialed professional gerontologist who has spent over 25 years working with older adults and individuals with disabilities and their families in the capacities of a certified Aging Life Care Manager®, elder care consultant, director of social services, director of activities for dementia programming, and an employment specialist.  

Educational Background 

Kathleen earned her bachelor's degree in legal studies at the University of Massachusetts and completed an internship with AARP in Washington D.C. with a focus on legal advocacy in meeting the end-of-life and legal needs of older adults. In 2014, she completed a Master of Science degree in Gerontology, Management of Aging Services at the University of Massachusetts.

Professional Affiliations 

Kathleen is a professional member in good standing in the National Association for Professional Gerontologists, Professional Society of Sigma Phi Omega, and The Aging Life Care Association®.