What is Optimal Aging?
Optimal Aging is a senior care nurse advocacy and concierge business that works directly with seniors and loved ones to provide customized, professional support and solutions to age-related challenges.
Are you concerned about health changes you are seeing in an older loved one? Are you concerned about the safety and well-being being of an older adult? Do you need a nurse advocate at medical appointments or ER visits?Do you need local assistance navigating the challenges of aging as a solo ager or for a loved one?
How can a Senior Care Nurse Advocate help you?
Having a nurse advocate to explain age-related health issues and navigate our healthcare system can significantly reduce frustration, save time and enhance the care and quality of life for seniors and their families. Nurse advocates help families understand complex health situations and provide support for making difficult decision. Optimal Aging can also connect families with appropriate community resources.
Senior Care Assessments identify:
- Capacity to perform instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs)
- Performing activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Ability to manage medications and chronic conditions
- Immediate and potential safety concerns
Services Include:
- Comprehensive senior care assessments
- Senior Safety & Health Education
- Care Management
- Nurse Delegation
- Senior Wellness Visits
- Family/Caregiver Support
- Healthcare Advocacy
Testimonials
“There is a huge need for your knowledge, compassion and services.”
C.Allen ~ Star
“Thank you for understanding my concerns and connecting me with the local hospice provider. You saved my sanity and helped my family understand the many frustrations of being a full time care provider.”
C.McKenzie ~ Meridian
“After my husband passed, it was reassuring to continue with you as I don’t have any family.”
J.S. ~ Boise
“It is important that I know you will be there should my condition flair I get admitted to the hospital.”
J.B. ~ Boise
"You did an amazing job. We appreciate all that you did for our family!"
Michael ~ Boise
I really appreciate your work, and all the issues you brought to light. Mom has been so ready to move. I think Dad just really needed a reality check from an informed, objective outsider about mom’s status.
R Smith ~ Kuna
"Teresa brought a different perspective to our situation and really opened our eyes to what we needed to do to help our parents move."
J Seymore ~ Boise
I really appreciate your work, and all the issues you brought to light. Mom has been so ready to move. I think Dad just really needed a reality check from an informed, objective outsider about mom’s status.
M. Renton ~ Meridian
Teresa Haldorson MN, RN
With over 30 years of nursing experience supporting older adults (as a nurse, educator, family member, and friend) I’ve gained deep insight into the unique challenges they face. Today’s profit-driven healthcare system often falls short in addressing the essential questions and needs of seniors and their families. I provide high-quality healthcare education and personalized care management tailored to meet the unique needs of seniors and their care providers.
I provide high-quality healthcare education and personalized care management tailored to meet the unique needs of seniors and their care providers.
Credentials:
- Member of Aging Life Care Association
- Presenter for Idaho chapter of Alzheimers Association
- Member of Idaho Guardians and Fiduciary Association
- Nursing Director & tenure faculty at Lake Washington Institute
- Master’s Degree University of Washington
Expertise
With over 30 years of nursing experience supporting older adults – as a nurse, educator, family member, and friend – I’ve gained deep insight into the unique challenges they face. Today’s insurance-driven healthcare system often falls short in addressing the essential questions and needs of seniors and their families.
Compassion
Appreciating the physical and psychological challenges that often accompany aging, I partner with seniors and care providers to enhance and customize daily living with respect, compassion and understanding. Each person is unique and identifying and personalizing care to their wishes is a priority. Through collaborative teamwork, I help families overcome challenges and support seniors living as independently and meaningfully as possible.
Experience
With a lifelong passion for working with older adults, I began my career as a nursing assistant and expanded my expertise across medical-surgical, cardiac, and critical care settings. Earning a Master’s degree led me to a fulfilling role in nursing education, where I inspired future nurses in the field of geriatric care. After relocating to Kuna, Idaho, I launched my own consulting business to provide direct support, advocacy, and expert nursing care to seniors, their families, and care providers. I look forward to working with you.
Professionalism
Optimal Aging adheres to the highest standards of safety and ethics as outlined by the American Nurses Association, the Aging Life Care Association, and the Idaho State Board of Nursing (Idaho RN License #62000).
We recognize that learning and care needs are unique to each individual and their community. For care providers, customized educational curricula are developed and implemented to meet clearly defined learning objectives. For senior clients, personalized care plans are created following a thorough assessment, with tailored recommendations and next-step options to support optimal health and well-being.
