Valerie VanBooven RN, BSN, PGCM
The LTC Expert
Serving Saint Louis, Saint Charles, Franklin, Jefferson, & Metro East Counties
"I wear a lot of hats, but my job boils down to 2 things. First, I help families either plan ahead for long-term care needs, or I help them manage the crisis of long-term care. My 2nd hat is one that I have a lot of fun with, & that's helping senior service providers understand that there is a BETTER way to market to seniors, & the adult children of aging parents. Senior service providers can be wildly successful if they know a few key secrets about marketing. This isn't a class they teach in college & it isn't something that an award "seeking" ad agency is going to divulge, but I tell people everyday what really works!"
About Valerie
Valerie VanBooven is a Registered Nurse, and Professional Geriatric Care Manager, a licensed life and health Agent in Missouri, and a national reverse mortgage specialist. Valerie's unique ability to market to seniors and adult children of aging parents has proven to be extremely successful for businesses and organizations across the U.S. She is a sought after speaker and consultant for national conventions and seminars.
The Books!
Valerie is the author of "Aging Answers: Secrets to Successful Long-Term Care Planning Caregiving and Crisis Management"- Published in 2004, and "The Senior Solution: A Family Guide to Keeping Seniors At Home for Life!" - Arriving July 2007.
The History
Valerie started her nursing career in intensive care and burn trauma in 1992, moving on to nursing supervision and several years of discharge planning and case management for the Unity Health System in St. Louis. Valerie incorporated her own business in 1999, when Senior Care Solutions, Inc. (a geriatric care management firm) was formed.
Mid 2002, Valerie was selected as one of 16 presenters to embark on a nationwide speaking tour providing educational seminars for Federal Employees on the new Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program. Valerie became a regular visitor to the State Department, IRS, various bases and forts throughout the country, and various Federal Buildings. She has presented this information to thousands of attendees.
Professional Speaking and Consulting
Today, Valerie speaks at multiple conferences and seminars across the country on a wide variety of topics including consumer issues like long-term care planning, crisis management, reverse mortgages and much more. For professional organizations, Valerie speaks on effective marketing techniques for senior service providers.
Valerie is a member of the National Speaker's Association.
She has been an expert speaker for national conferences hosted by The National Private Duty Association, The Wisconsin Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, The California Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, The 2006 Selling to Seniors Conference hosted by Life Insurance Selling Magazine, The 2006 LTCi Summit, Hosted by Jesse Slome's organization and the American Association of Long-Term Care Insurers, The 6th Annual Inter-Company Long-Term Care Insurance Conference Hosted by the Society of Actuaries.
Reverse Mortgages
Valerie also helps financial advisors understand that they (and any senior
service provider for that matter) can learn how to write reverse mortgages,
enjoy the commission, and help a senior in need (or in crisis) live a much
better retirement. There's a lot of myth and misconception out there
regarding reverse mortgages, so before you jump to any conclusions about how
viable this federally regulated program might be, go to
www.seniorslivebetter.com and get educated. Better yet email Valerie for
information that will change the way you do business.
Valerie@theltcexpert.com
Miscellaneous Good Stuff
Valerie is the host of Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise Radio Show heard across the country on various radio stations.
She is a regular guest on NBC's Weekend Today Show for their "Forever Young: A Guide to Life After 50" segments. Valerie has also appeared on CNNFN's Your Money with Ali Veshi, and has been interviewed in numerous publications including Time Magazine, and various AP articles.
Valerie is available for speaking engagements, consultation, and personal appearances nationwide.
Please contact her office at 877-529-0550, or email Valerie@theltcexpert.com
Websites:
www.theltcexpert.com, www.seniorslivebetter.com, & www.aginganswer.com
List of Services:
- LTC Consulting for families
- Marketing Consulting for Senior Service Providers
- Reverse Mortgages