Senior care guidance · Greater Los Angeles
You do not have to figure this out alone.
Tell me what’s going onWhat is happening right now?
Choose the situation that feels closest. MaryAlice will help clarify the rest.
Support built around the outcome you need.
Care is explained in plain language, so your family can recognize the situation without diagnosing the service first.
Stay safely at home
Coordinate caregivers, equipment, home health and everyone involved in care.
Find the right place
Compare assisted living, memory care or board and care by fit, timing and budget.
Coordinate after a change
Create a practical plan after a fall, hospital stay, rehabilitation or discharge.
Navigate Medi-Cal
Move through the application process while coordinating the larger care plan.
Understand what comes next
Clarify the first step when you know something needs to change.
63MAmericans now provide ongoing care for an older adult, person with a serious illness or person with a disability.
70%of people turning 65 will need some form of long-term care services and support.
3M+older adults are treated in emergency departments for fall injuries each year.
Sources: AARP & National Alliance for Caregiving · Administration for Community Living · CDC STEADI
A steady path forward.
One conversation turns an overwhelming situation into practical next steps.
Tell the whole story
MaryAlice listens for what changed, what is urgent and what your family needs most.
Clarify the options
You receive straightforward guidance without having to identify the right service yourself.
Coordinate the next step
MaryAlice brings the right people and resources together and stays involved through follow-through.
A care partner who listens first and stays involved.
MaryAlice works for the family—not a facility or agency. She brings the whole care picture into focus, coordinates the right resources and remains present through changing needs, placement and Medi-Cal support.
“If I am not the right fit, I will help you find the right fit.”
- 9+ years guiding families
- OPICA Advisory Council Member
- Alzheimer’s Los Angeles Volunteer Program Educator
Families feel supported at every step.
Real feedback from families MaryAlice has guided through difficult care decisions.
“Competent care advocate.”
Her family valued MaryAlice’s persistence, follow-through and compassion during a serious diagnosis.
“An angel from the heavens appeared.”
Jeanne credits MaryAlice with managing a difficult transition from rehabilitation to long-term care.
“Exactly the right environment for my mom’s needs.”
Sacha says MaryAlice narrowed a complicated placement search and supported the family through every step.
Excerpts from verified client testimonials on the current Lighting Your Path website.
A responsive partner for complicated transitions.
Hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, physicians, social workers, attorneys, fiduciaries and community organizations can refer with confidence. MaryAlice responds within 24 hours—usually the same day.
Waiting and hoping can make a difficult situation heavier.
These national figures help families recognize that stress, safety concerns, and uncertainty are real reasons to ask for guidance.
Let’s work on this together.
Tell MaryAlice what feels different. You do not need to know the right service.
The initial consultation is complimentary. This form is not monitored for emergencies. For a medical emergency, call 911.
For general questions, use this form or call MaryAlice at 323-403-7323. Please do not include diagnoses, medications or medical records.
To share health, medication, memory or personal care details, use the secure, encrypted form.
Open the secure formMaryAlice reviews every message personally and responds within 24 hours, usually the same day.
The questions families ask first.
What does this cost?
The first consultation is complimentary. MaryAlice explains her fees in plain language and provides the full cost before work begins.
Do you work for a facility or agency?
No. MaryAlice is an independent consultant who works for the family and recommends resources based on fit.
What if my parent refuses to consider care?
This is the most common situation MaryAlice sees, and pushing harder rarely helps. She starts slowly, with a conversation your parent does not experience as a threat to their independence, and small first steps that keep their dignity intact.
We are in a crisis. How fast can you help?
Call today. MaryAlice responds personally within 24 hours, usually the same day, and moves at the speed your situation requires.
Which areas do you serve?
Greater Los Angeles, including the San Fernando Valley, San Gabriel Valley and South Bay—in person or by video.