News | March 17, 2005

SeniorBridge Acquires Long Island Geriatric Care Management Firm

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Marks 14th Office For National Eldercare Provider

New York, NY – SeniorBridge, the nation's premier provider of private, at-home eldercare services, today announced that it has acquired Sunrise Senior Services, Inc., a Port Washington, NY-based private geriatric care management firm. This acquisition represents the 14th office opening for SeniorBridge, with the new Long Island office opening in Great Neck, NY. Ginger Valinoti Oates, RN, BSN, MPS, Founder and President of Sunrise Senior Services, will remain with SeniorBridge, as Branch Manager of the company's Long Island office.

"SeniorBridge is committed to expanding our eldercare services throughout the eastern half of the country," said Larry Sosnow, SeniorBridge's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. He continues, "Our integrated approach to eldercare helps people with chronic care needs, including those with Alzheimer's and dementia, remain in the comfort, familiarity and security of their own home. By addressing the emotional, physical and social aspects of aging and long-term care, SeniorBridge is able to handle even the most difficult cases, as well as provide peace of mind for the family."

Headquartered in New York City, SeniorBridge has more office locations than any eldercare provider, with offices in: Baltimore, MD, Boston, MA, Boca Raton, FL, Chicago, IL, Cleveland, OH, Fort Lauderdale, FL, Great Neck, NY, Indianapolis, IN, Montclair, NJ, Naples, FL, New York, NY, Pittsburgh, PA, San Antonio, TX and West Palm Beach, FL. For more information, visit our web site at www.SeniorBridge.net.

A Port Washington, NY-resident, Ms. Valinoti Oates has over 20 years of geriatric care management experience. Prior to Sunrise Senior Services, she served as Head Nurse at Glengariff Nursing Home in Glen Cove, NY. A Certified Gerontoligical Nurse, Ms. Valinoti Oates holds a B.S. in Nursing from Pace University and a Master's of Professional Studies in Gerontology from the New School for Social Research.

Source: SeniorBridge