Seniors At Home’s professional care managers work like a “concierge.” They advocate on your behalf, help solve problems, and communicate with physicians, hospitals, and family. Care Managers can coordinate all the aspects of care for our clients, navigate the healthcare system, and provide peace of mind to family members. Our team of care managers across the Bay Area includes gerontologists and social workers who see the big-picture in complicated situations and make sure that nothing falls through the cracks.
Ariella Greene, MSW
San Francisco
Ariella Greene is a Dementia Care Specialist with Seniors At Home. She obtained her MSW from New York University and has extensive experience working in geriatric care. Prior to joining Seniors at Home in 2022, Ariella worked as a school-based therapist and a home-sharing social worker working directly with the aging population. This is where she found her passion for geriatric care. At Seniors At Home, Ariella works with families on long term planning including navigating the medical system and directly coordinating care. She finds meaning in providing high quality care to families seeking support and truly enjoys the work she does. In her free time, she loves to do yoga, hiking and playing mah-jongg.
Kate Blank, LCSW
San Francisco
Kate is a Clinical Care Manager and Therapist with Seniors At Home. She obtained her MSW from Arizona State University and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). While in graduate school, she began working with survivors of domestic violence and passionately pursued that work for over 6 years, primarily in the Boston area. After moving to the Bay Area, Kate began working at a local hospital with individuals of all ages, from varying backgrounds, and with complex medical issues. She joined the Seniors At Home team in 2015 and relishes the opportunity to work with her clients more closely, and to provide ongoing support and advocacy for them. She has shared her knowledge and experience with the community by presenting on topics related to aging. Outside of work, Kate enjoys spending time with family, friends and her dog.
Kate Mayott, MA
San Francisco, Peninsula
Kate is a Senior Care Manager with Seniors At Home. She holds a BA in Social Work and earned her Masters in Gerontology from San Francisco State University in her mid-50’s, after being widowed and deciding to pursue studies in senior care. In addition to her experience in care management, Kate has worked for JFCS’s Conservatorship program and worked as a caregiver, which gave her a deep understanding of the demands of caring for seniors with cognition and physical challenges. She has been with Seniors At Home since 2016 and enjoys helping her clients navigate life’s curveballs. Off the clock, Kate enjoys gardening, camping, and savoring what life has to offer with her new husband, their extended family, and their chocolate lab Lacey.
Kimberly Kletter, MA
Northern Peninsula
Kimberly earned a BA in Psychology and an MA in Gerontology, and served as the Director of Social Services at a nursing and rehab facility working with long-term residents and discharge planning. Kimberly joined the Seniors At Home care management team in San Francisco in 1999. For the past eight years, she has been based in Seniors At Home’s San Mateo office, working with individuals and families on crisis intervention, long-term planning, and coordinating comprehensive care. Kimberly particularly enjoys working with her many clients who are Holocaust survivors and providing them and their families with the support they need. Kimberly spends her free time with her family and her dog, playing sports, traveling, and volunteering at her local Lab Rescue.
Laura Sigura, MSW
Southern Peninsula
Laura Sigura earned her MSW from the University of Maryland and after seven years working in hospital discharge planning in various hospital settings, she began specializing in social services case management. Laura has always loved working with seniors in particular, and over the past eight years she has dedicated her work to creating personal plans of care for older adults. The greatest perk of care management for Laura is building deep, long-lasting relationships with her clients and their family members. Aside from care management, Laura’s three great loves in life are her dog, her kids, and dancing—not necessarily in that order!.
Sydney Griffin, MA, CMC
Sonoma County
Sydney Griffin is a Care Manager with Seniors At Home. She received her MA in Health Education from the California Institute of Integral Studies following her undergraduate studies at UC Berkeley. As a Certified Geriatric Care Manager, Sydney has been providing care management services to the senior community of Sonoma County since 1998, and has happily been with Seniors At Home since 2011. Care management is problem-solving work, and Sydney finds meaningful satisfaction in working with elders and their families as they navigate the transitions of aging. Sydney enjoys spending time with family and exploring the many beautiful parks and beaches of Sonoma County.
Victoria Tyryshkin, MA
San Francisco, Peninsula
Victoria Tyryshkin is a Dementia Specialist with Seniors At Home. She has a Masters in Gerontology and has provided expert care management for individuals and families experiencing a dementia diagnosis for nearly 26 years. Victoria specializes in developing non-pharmacological interventions to help minimize sudden changes in mood or behavior associated with dementia by providing education and individualized care plans for families and care partners. Victoria is an expert in understanding government funded programs and helps families enroll and apply appropriate grants and programs for which they qualify. Victoria is bilingual and is able to offer her vast experience and thoughtful approach to families in both English and Russian.