Marilyn Halpern

Medical Social Worker & Health Care Consultant
Aspen Guardianship and Care Services
Marilyn

Marilyn Halpern

Medical Social Worker & Health Care Consultant
Aspen Guardianship and Care Services
Advocate Location
DENVER , CO 80210
Specialty
Special Care & Aging
Other Services
Medical Guidance
TeleAdvocacy Available
Offers FREE Initial Consultation
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How I Can Help
We specialize in offering peace of mind and excellent service whether you are aging solo, caring for a loved one and need extra help, or simply want the best care possible.
We offer-
Advocacy
Our knowledgeable, experienced advocates offer support in various settings, including medical appointments, hospitals, care facilities, and family meetings, to ensure options, wishes, and needs are addressed.

Personalized, Detail-Oriented Care Planning
Adult Care Managers assess an individual’s medical, psychological, social, spiritual, and environmental needs to create a person-centered care plan. This holistic approach ensures all aspects of a person's well-being are considered.

Navigating Medical Care
Medical social workers can help schedule and facilitate healthcare appointments, interpret complex medical information, and communicate with healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care.

Resource Coordination
Care managers have extensive knowledge of local resources and services for adults, including in-home care, transportation, meal programs, social activities, care facilities, and other services. Oftentimes, having a care "air traffic controller" can provide streamlined, effective care, especially in complex situations.

Family Support
Aspen Care Managers help families make informed decisions and resolve conflicts about care choices, living arrangements, and other multifaceted matters.

Ongoing Support and Monitoring
We offer weekly or monthly in-home visits to provide support, which is particularly valuable for families who have found that care needs have exceeded their available time. Care managers can respond to emergencies and any changes in health or living conditions.
Important Information About Me
  • I offer a FREE Initial Consultation
  • I offer TeleAdvocacy Service
  • I am insured
  • My geographical area of practice is Greater Denver Area
Why I Became A Professional Health Care Advocate
Aspen Care Services excels at providing person-centered, individualized care. It is our professional passion to provide the highest level of care possible. For over twenty years, we have provided medical consultation, advocacy services, and care management to the Greater Denver Area. We strive to bring peace of mind and options in care.
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Formal Education
Case Western Reserve University, MSW
Faith Experience
  • Catholicism
  • Christianity
  • Protestantism
  • Buddhism
  • Judaism
  • Atheism
Additional Skills
Professional Advocate
Care Management
End of Life Planning
Medical Power of Attorney
Aging Life Speaker
Wellness writer, Monthly column, https://www.myprimetimenews.com/
Professional Guardian
Services include:
*Care coordination and provider identification
*Appointment preparation and medical record organization
*Patient advocacy and communication support
* Inpatient hospital support and post-acute stay planning
*Strategic planning for next steps in complex care.
Experience with :
- Geriatric Assessments
- Advanced Health Planning
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Concerns
- Caregiver Burnout
- Chronic Illness & Pain
- Cognitive Decline and Dementia
- Conflict Management
- Coping Skills in managing chronic illness
- Depression
- Downsizing, Relocation and Moving
- Adults with Developmental Disabilities
- Blended Families
- Fall Prevention
- Family Conflict
- Financial Exploitation
- Grief & Loss
-Guardianship planning
- Hoarding
- Hospice Service Support
- Life Transitions
- LGBTQ+ Support
- Medical Aid in Dying
- Medication Management
- Mindfulness
- Preventative Medicine
- Self-Harm
- Sleep Issues & Insomnia
- Spirituality & Life Review
- Stress Reduction
- Substance Abuse
- Managing Trauma

Major Medical Conditions:
Alzheimer's Disease
Arthritis
Blood pressure concerns
Cancer
Chronic pain
Diabetes
Failure to Thrive
Heart Disease
Hypertension
Kidney Disease
Obesity
Parkinson's Disease
Respiratory Disease
Urinary Incontinence
Stroke
Professional Affiliations
Medical Social Worker
End of Life Doula Certificate
Aging Life Care Association Member
National Guardianship Association
Colorado Guardianship Association
Adult Protective Services Member
American Society on Aging