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ABBIE VOGTMasters in Gerontology, Care Manager Certified, Positive Approach to Care Independent Consultant, Certified Senior Advisor, Owner and Managing Director

Abbie earned her masters degree in Gerontology in 2010 and has been a certified Advanced Professional of the Aging Life Care™ Association since 2013. She is Care Manager Certified through the National Academy of Certified Care Managers. Additionally, she maintains Certified Senior Advisor credential adhering to the educational requirements, standards, and code of ethics required for qualification. Abbie is a Teepa Snow PAC [Positive Approach® to Care] Independent Consultant, which is curriculum focusing on transforming what exists into a more positive dementia care culture.

Abbie began her career working as a caregiver for the elderly & other-abled in her teens. Since then, her professional experience in the field of aging services has placed her in numerous settings, including hospice, assisted living, dementia care, non-profit and home care administration.

She takes a creative approach when addressing her client's specific care requirements & incorporates an always flexible attitude when addressing challenges.

She has direct experience advocating for individuals with various forms of dementia, TBI, spinal cord injury, COPD, diabetes, vision loss, mental health issues, huntington's disease, parkinsonisms, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy and other various movement disorders.

She previously served as the secretary for the Southeast Chapter of the Aging Life Care™ Association and is the past president of the Athens Senior Resource Network.

In her spare time, she enjoys gardening, beekeeping, spending time with her animals & making flavorful meals with her husband.

JASMINE WOODMasters in Social Work, Certified Substance Use Counselor, CACTS, MindSet Certified, C-SSRS Certified, Dyadic Development Psychotherapy Certified, NADD-DDS, Professional Care Manager

Jasmine was recruited to the Abridge team by the owner after she witnessed first-hand the skill and innate knowledge Jasmine has in her chosen field. She is a rising star in her profession.

In addition to her personal history as a family caregiver, Jasmine has experience in a variety of social work related settings, including crisis intervention, counseling and inpatient nursing home environments.

She has hands- on experiencing advocating for persons diagnosed with various forms of dementia, movement disorders, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, nerve damage, chronic kidney disease, and patients post stroke.

In her work with persons experiencing various mental health conditions, Jasmine focused on incorporating non-pharmacological interventions such as music therapy, cognitive activities, and emotional support while also providing resources to counselors and therapists. In addition, Jasmine has worked with medically acute patients as their advocate for both their health and quality of life concerns. She offers guidance to her clients ensuring they understand their care plans and works with families to establish support systems in place for caregiving needs.

Jasmine first found her love of social work through the personal experience of watching her father become disabled and his progression with his condition. She saw the struggles that families face with unmediated medical and aging related concerns and wanted to provide comfort to others in similar situations.

Like the rest of the Abridge team, Jasmine loves to travel, especially to the National Parks. She also enjoys attending concerts and watching football. She and her partner have four cats and a service dog that she says provide them with an abundance of love and energy.

LINDA KIMBELL Masters in Public Health, Masters in Social Work, Bachelors in Psychology, Graduate Certificate in Gerontology (NASW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Professional Aging Life Care Consultant

Linda chose her 'encore career' after completing her 'encore degree' as a graduate of UGA's Master of Public Health program, certified in Gerontology. In this role as Care Consultant with the Abridge team, Linda is able to build off of her extensive experience as a psychotherapist, focusing on older adults with chronic illness, and translate those skills into the field of care management.

Her personal and professional skills allow her to provide credible translational knowledge to clinicians and older adults dealing with life changes, by serving as the client's care consultant for healthy aging. She incorporates a person-centered approach by practicing respect for the personal values and unique priorities of our clients.

Linda is especially keen on gathering knowledge through her vast network of fellow clinicians. She identifies as a life long learner and is always open to learning new perspectives and approaches to her practice.

Her peripheral interests include hosting community programs, facilitating special interest groups and involvement in advocacy at the policy level.

In her free time, Linda has a very active social life and enjoys her easy living at the lake with her husband and family visitors. Linda's service area is based in Greene, Putnum, Morgan Oconee and Clarke counties. She also incorporates her animal assisted therapy dog into appropriate visits with clients if requested. Linda is fluent in Spanish and has been involved in international programs through Habitat for Humanity.