No matter your race, this is a celebration of Black-owned businesses and economic equality and a chance to support them. Join in! Yes, I am a proud Black business owner, and my businesses do great, award-winning work to help older adults and their families. I am truly aware of the many others on whose shoulders we stand and that so much more needs to be done.
Equality, especially economic equality, makes everyone wealthier. I think sometimes, as people, we think of money like a pie chart. It is NOT. There is not a fixed amount of money, where if one person has more, others must have less. (I promise this is not just a me thing; economists and researchers agree.) So, in that vein, let us celebrate and get to know two other phenomenal Black-owned businesses that may be of use to you in the world of health and aging.
For older adults and families
Teres Rodney, Oasis Senior Advisors: One Call, Many Solutions https://www.answers4care.com/united-states/lynbrook/navigate-care-support/oasis-senior-advisors
Who We Are: We are a team of local and regional advisors, extensively trained to help seniors find the right care or community as they navigate their elder years free of change.
What We Do: We work closely with your family to understand your needs. Our advisors help research care and communities, schedule tours, and guide you through the transition.
Who We Help: We help seniors and their loved ones as they navigate the complexities of finding care. We also help healthcare professionals and other partners who need to assist seniors in finding a stable environment to receive care.
Our 5-Step Approach:
- No-Obligation Consultation
- Understand Your Needs & Preferences
- Determine Your Funding Options
- Get Personalized Help & Resources
- Community Tours & Ongoing Support
For doctors and doctors’ offices
Bert Lurch, Co-Founder/CEO, E Central Medical Management
E Central Medical Management (ECM) is a one-stop shop dedicated to helping doctors focus on being doctors. ECM provides physicians and their offices with all the tools needed to run more efficiently through software, consulting, HR, and IT services, while at the same time continuing their revenue stream through ECM’s billing services.
Bert knows that for his clients to remain successful, it is important to maintain the human element while leveraging technology so doctors can concentrate on patient care.
With a BA in Management, Bert is a Board Member of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island, Co-Chair of the Queens Chamber of Commerce Health & Wellness Committee, and President of the Health & Business Alliance (HBA). He is also a member of several professional organizations, including the American College Health Executive (ACHE), the Health Care Billing Management Association (HBMA), the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), and the American Medical Association (AMA).