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Mission: Dedicated to assisting individuals and their loved ones to achieve the highest quality of life, dignity, independence, integrity and joy. Ultimate Senior Solutions is a professional training, coaching, and geriatric care management organization based in Long Beach, CA. Its purpose is to improve the quality of life for seniors and their loved ones by providing leading edge information, education, and resources that enhance the experience and process of aging. Since 1984, Dr. Cheryl Mathieu has been devoted to community service, elder advocacy, creating a meaningful life for herself and others, and assisting others in creating what they want. Dr. Mathieu’s passion for serving the elderly began many years ago, while assisting both of her grandmothers with their goals to remain independent and to have a good quality of life. She learned first-hand the physical challenges of aging, the drive to maintain independence, the difficulty of navigating the “systems,” the vulnerability of seniors, the healing of relationships where possible, and all the difference a loving hand can make to seniors and their families. Dr. Mathieu’s determination and passion for excellence began early in her life. Between the ages of 13 and 18, she played competitive racquetball at a national juniors level and on the women’s professional tour. At age 15 she was voted one of the nation’s Most Improved Players by National Racquetball magazine. She finished second in the nation for the 18 and under category when she was 17 years old. As a catcher for a state champion softball team, she went on to receive a softball scholarship to college. Service has been the cornerstone in Dr. Mathieu’s life. Since 1984, she has been regularly volunteering for many community programs, among them: Heartfelt Service Foundation, Insight Seminars, ACE / Educare, Institute for Individual and World Peace, and NOW Productions. In 1999, Dr. Mathieu formalized her specialized training in gerontology and aging, and began social work care management. Educational experience includes: a Master in Social Work from California State University, Long Beach (CSULB), a Doctorate in Social Work from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), and a Master of Spiritual Science from Peace Theological Seminary. She has also earned the designation of Care Manager, Certified (CMC) issued by the National Academy of Certified Care Managers. The love of people and a heart for the elderly makes her a strong advocate for those she serves. The combination of academics and service experience make Dr. Mathieu a specialist in issues related to aging and the life cycle. Through integrity, humor, and compassion, Cheryl has a way of immediately becoming a valuable part of the family. Cheryl Mathieu, Ph.D., M.S.W., M.S.S. Geriatric Care Manager Dr. Mathieu has worked in the following direct social work practice areas:
SCHOLASTIC HONORS • Gold Bergman Fellowship for the Study of Aging, University of California, Los Angeles • Research Mentorship Award, University of California, Los Angeles • Geriatric Social Work Education Consortium: GSWEC is the nation's first integrated regional network to improve social work education and field training in older adult services and care • Graduate Dean's List of University Scholars and Artists, CSULB University recognition of its most outstanding graduate students, limited to the top 1% of class • Elected to Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges • Phi Kappa Phi Academic Honor Society • Phi Beta Kappa Academic Honor Society • Phi Alpha National Honor Society for Social Work • Graduated Magna Cum Laude, CSULB • Psi Chi National Honor Society for Psychology ACADEMIC / PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS • Member: National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers (GCM) • Member: National Association of Social Workers (NASW) • Member: National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA) • Member: American Society on Aging (ASA) • Member: National Association of Social Workers, California • Member: American Public Health Association • Member: National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) • Certified: National Academy of Certified Care Managers: Care Manager Certified (CMC)
"The sole meaning of life is to serve humanity." -Leo Tolstoi
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