My father's dementia has been progressing, yet my parents are still fiercely guarding their autonomy and independence. However, inevitably, regular help is needed and my siblings and I have been doing our best to fill in the gaps. Knowing that we could benefit from some professional guidance to chart and navigate the road ahead, I found Andrea and her company Wellness Strategies Group and could not have imagined a better fit. Andrea is the ideal combination of kind and caring and professional and competent. She provided a thorough and helpful care plan that touched on medical, cognitive, social and environmental needs as well as future planning ideas and local resources. Plus, she's providing peace of mind, knowing that we now have an experienced RN to call on should the need arise. If you need consulting services for an aging spouse or parent in Howard County, Andrea is a wonderful choice!

Truly exceptional services! I wish everyone knew what this wonderful person can do. Andrea’s 30+ years of experience and expertise, help her navigate my friends through complex scenarios. She’s an excellent resource if you need assistance figuring out how to handle your loved ones medical care. Her advice has helped problem solve many issues we’ve faced. Andrea truly cares about my friends/her clients and will go to great lengths to meet their needs. I’ve really enjoyed her warm friendly personality and impeccable professionalism. Taking care of family can be stressful, and she has a way of calming your fears, and giving you the peace of mind knowing that your family is getting the best care possible. Also, Andrea is very well connected to the community and has a vast network that appreciates her valuable contribution to society. That comes in quite helpful when you have a unique need, she has the ability to provide individualized plans to address whatever arises. I’m so glad that my friends and I have her support during this challenging time in life. If you have the privilege of working with Andrea, you will not be disappointed!

"I have known Andrea for over 30 years. When it was time to get some help for a family member, we reached out to her. We had other options but we chose Andrea for several reasons. She has extensive training and her evaluation process reflects her years of experience in the field. She listens intently and asks additional questions, diving into certain topics and making sure every issue is addressed. Her follow up report made it easy for my family member to make some changes...which should make things safer for him and also improve his quality of life. She also has a great sense of humor and she is kind. We were all a little anxious about the meeting but we were all at ease within minutes of Andrea walking through the door. I highly recommend Andrea for anyone needing a Senior Healthcare Specialist!"

"I hired Andrea to assist with a family member who had unexpected, and severe, complications from surgery. Andrea was very helpful in explaining medical concepts, reassuring our family, and making sure that all protocols, necessary interventions, and additional services were provided to the patient. When the patient was discharged to a rehabilitation in Northern Virginia, she helped us find an appropriate geriatric care manager there to take over the case. Andrea was available any time we needed her and the patient was also delighted to have her help. Highly recommend.

"Often times, when my clients contact me it's because they're looking for support during a time of turmoil, and emotions are high. That's why I love referring clients to Andrea. Besides her calm and kind bedside manner, Andrea is "the expert" when a family needs coaching on their loved ones health condition, coaching on a current hospital stay, and even coaching on adapting to dementia. Andrea not only puts my clients at ease, she also puts me at ease knowing my clients are in getting white-glove support regarding their health change."

"Andrea has 30 years of nursing experience and it shows. Two days after she agreed to take on our situation, my wife went to the hospital. She texted every day to ask how she was and spoke to the nursing staff at the hospital when I asked her for advise. One of the things that I like the most about her is that she cares. She has my trust. The combination of her knowledge, experience, caring personality and knowing when to engage and when to wait is excellent. If you need a Care Manager, I highly recommend Andrea. You won't be disappointed."

"Andrea Bending, is a great asset to families. She’s there to navigate them through the process to ensure that your loved ones are getting the best possible care and support they deserve. I am the owner of sunflower hill ALF, I worked with her. She’s very helpful and supportive, her clients loved her. She truly cares about her people."

Andrea conducted a Geriatric and Dementia training for direct support professionals working with adults with disabilities. The training, as well as her expertise and perspective, were top tier. Her training was thorough and most importantly impactful. She is amazing!