Jill Piazzi

MA, CMC, CDP
Gray Matters
Jill

Jill Piazzi

MA, CMC, CDP
Gray Matters
Advocate Location
San Antonio , TX 78247
Specialty
Special Care & Aging
TeleAdvocacy Available
Offers FREE Initial Consultation
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*Greater National Advocates Terms of Use Apply
How I Can Help
Initial intake by phone. If I am unable to assist your with your needs, I will try to refer you to agencies that can.
Comprehensive evaluation of physical, psychological, social, financial, legal and other related areas of concern and/or need
Create a care plan based on short and long-term goals
Refer the client to appropriate local agencies and services and assist with coordination
Help with procuring medical equipment, home care services and other related items
Act as a liaison with health care and social service agencies
Locate housing based on the client’s needs and resources
Provide advocacy and monitoring of the client’s care on an as-needed basis and report to the designated family member and/or POA
Provide sound advise to the caregiver and be an ongoing support
Handle crisis situations and complex issues
Important Information About Me
  • I offer a FREE Initial Consultation
  • I offer TeleAdvocacy Service
  • I am insured
  • My geographical area of practice is Bexar, Comal, Atascosa, Guadalupe, Bandera, Kerr Counties
Why I Became A Professional Health Care Advocate
My love of older adults began at the age of eight while spending time after school, weekends and summers volunteering at a nursing facility close to my home. This is where my love for older adults developed and still continues today.
I fed the blind, helped with activities, assisted the physical therapy department, and most importantly sat with surrogate grandparents and listened to their stories.
Fortunately, I was allowed to learn from the ground up what it was like for residents to live in an institutional setting and wanted to make a difference. I have helped care for and advocate for my father who had dementia and Parkinson's Disease.
My career in geriatrics began as a social worker in nursing facilities, I then managed geriatric mental health clinics, conducted sales for retirement communities, operated Gray Matters in Austin, Texas, taught Geriatric Care Management at Austin Community College and operated an assisted living community. My personal and professional experiences have allowed me to develop my skills as an advocate for older adults and those with disabilities.

It is an honor to be a part of the lives of my clients and their significant others.
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Formal Education
University of Texas at San Antonio, BA, Sociology, 1991
University of the Incarnate Word, MA, Social Gerontology, 1996
Faith Experience
  • Protestantism
Additional Skills
Guide client’s families who are struggling with communication, dispersing duties, abuse/neglect claims and other care-related concerns
Attend medical appointments, take notes and assist client with communicating preferences
Educate professional and non-professional caregivers
Work with clients on how to live independently in their own environment and planning ahead for potential care needs
Bill paying, benefits procurement and insurance claims assistance
Work with the guardian and probate court system for enhanced oversight and advocacy
Assists client with various household management and/or pet issues
*Services offered in Bexar & surrounding counties.
Professional Affiliations
Advanced Professional Member of the Aging Life Care Association
Certified Care Manager, National Association Certified Care Managers
Bexar Senior Advisory Council, Chair for Senior Companion Program and past co-chair and member of Alamo Caregiver Support Coalition.
Community Educator/Volunteer for San Antonio and S.TX Alzheimer's Association
SALSA (Successfully Aging and Living in San Antonio) member/Reframing Aging Initiative
Present on Aging Life Care Management & Self Advocacy, Caring for the Caregiver, Transitioning into Retirement Living, Community Resources, Elder Fraud, Reframing Aging...