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Meg Pemberton, MHA, BSN, RN, CCM, CDP
Geriatric Care Manager and Owner of ElderCare Connections
Meg brings almost 40 years of nursing, healthcare administration, and leadership experience to ElderCare Connections. Meg served as a Nursing Supervisor, Nurse Manager, Assistant Director of Emergency Services and Director of Capacity Management in the hospital setting. She has eight years' experience as a Geriatric Care Manager.
As Meg’s parents began to struggle with their aging journey, she moved them closer to her so she could advocate for them and eventually became their primary family caregiver. Her passion for seniors and their aging journey led her to the senior care industry in 2015. As director of client care and general manager for a local non-medical in-home care agency, she was able to share her passion by assisting seniors and their families as they faced a similar journey. Her passion coupled with her knowledge and skills as a nurse led her to certification as a geriatric care manager. Her mission as a geriatric care manager is to help seniors and their families navigate the journey of aging.
In 2020, Meg had the opportunity to purchase ElderCare Connections from a valued mentor and friend, Valerie Hopson-Bell. Ms. Hopson-Bell developed the first local long-term care Ombudsman program in the Fredericksburg area in 1999, eventually leading her to create ElderCare Connections. She helped Meg navigate the journey of aging with her parents.
Meg is certified by the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCM) and by the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners (CDP). She is an Advanced Professional Member of the Aging Life Care Association. Locally, she is a member of Partners in Aging.
Rachel Picon, LMSW, ACM-SW
Rachel Picon is a dedicated geriatric care manager with extensive experience in serving the aging community. A graduate of George Mason University with a clinical concentration in Adults and Healthy Aging, Rachel has worked in Adult Protective Services and hospital case management at Inova Fairfax Hospital and Mary Washington Hospital. She brings a wealth of expertise in navigating complex healthcare systems and advocating for the unique needs of older adults. Rachel is known for her compassionate approach, keen problem-solving skills, and ability to find innovative solutions that enhance the quality of life for her clients.
Lauren Furrow, RN
Lauren Furrow RN brings a decade of diverse nursing experience to Elder Care Connections. Her background includes emergency room nursing, travel nursing during the COVID-19 pandemic, and, most recently, hospital-based case management in Fredericksburg. She has a deep passion for caring for the elderly, ensuring they receive the support, dignity, and compassion they deserve as they navigate their healthcare needs. This passion is deeply personal, as she cherishes the time she spends caring for her own grandmother. Lauren is set to graduate with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Virginia this May and will be starting Nurse Practitioner school in the fall to further expand her ability to serve patients and their families.
Katy Brooks Perry, BSW, ACM-SW
Katy Brooks Perry, BSW, ACM-SW is a lifelong resident of the Fredericksburg area, deeply rooted in her community and passionate about helping others. She graduated with honors from Virginia Commonwealth University, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work. With over six years of experience at the Department of Social Services, Katy has dedicated her career to supporting vulnerable populations. She also brings nearly a decade of hospital case management experience, combining compassion and expertise to guide individuals and families through complex healthcare and social systems.
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