Family Stories

Raymond's Story

Raymond's parents were in their 80s and living at home independently when he first contacted Intervention Associates. They have been clients of Intervention Associates' since December 2007. Susan Walcoff is their care manager.

"I contacted Intervention Associates to obtain assistance in caring for my elderly parents. Overall, they were in fair condition, but my father was suffering from a chronic health problem and it was becoming increasingly difficult for my mother to take care of him." Read More>>

Jennifer's Story

Jennifer's adult son has ADHD, a learning disability and mild mental retardation. He lives with his parents and has been a client of Intervention Associates' since 1998. Peggy Baraldi is his care manager.

"I found Peggy Baraldi through PNC bank. Someone there recommended her. When we met her, she was very pleasant. I could call her anytime for help or suggestions. She would go with me to appointments, and she would even make appointments for me. She would recommend different programs for my son." Read More>>

Lorraine's Story

Lorraine is an older woman with a live-in aide. She has been a client of Intervention Associates' since 2007. Lori Grim is her care manager.

"My brother lived with me after our parents were gone. After he passed away, I was alone in the house. My sister said I should let her know when I needed help and she would find someone. When I eventually called her, she looked in the newspaper and saw an ad for Intervention Associates. It was really wonderful for us!" Read More>>

Ross's Story

Ross's mother developed rapidly progressing Alzheimer's disease. She was a client of Intervention Associates' for two years, until her death. Emily Lowe was her care manager.

"My mother, Shirley Schriftman, developed Alzheimer’s disease in 2007. By late summer she needed continual supervision at the home we shared. Mom was 82 when she was diagnosed and 84 when she died. It became difficult to work and watch her on a continual basis." Read More>>

Irene's's Story

Irene serves as power of attorney for a dear friend who suffers from dementia. Irene's friend has been a client of Intervention Associates' since 2005. Anne Myers is her care manager.

"I've worked with Anne Myers for so long—she's fabulous. The results are excellent and the care is very good. Intervention Associates has made it so easy for me!" Read More>>

Sue's Story

Sue's mother broke her hip and never recovered. She was a client of Intervention Associates' for six years, until her death. Judy Siderer was her care manager.

"Six years ago, my mother fell in Florida and broke her hip. She was taken to a Florida hospital where they repaired her hip, but she never fully came out of the anesthesia. She was never quite right after that." Read More>>

Wanda's Story

Wanda’s father was wheelchair-bound and her mother had diabetes and cancer. Both parents were in their 90s and required round-the-clock services for approximately 18 months. Emily Lowe was their care manager.

"My brother found out about Intervention Associates through a coworker. His coworker had used Intervention Associates in the past, and mentioned that they were a Quaker organization. That was a pull for us; because of it, we thought they would be more caring. We looked into other organizations, but decided on Intervention Associates." Read More>>