History
Peggy Renker is a Placement Representative for Senior Living Consultants. Peggy, a 25-year resident of Santa Barbara, received her BA in Sociology from the University of California at Santa Barbara in 1986. In the Fall of 2003, Peggy made the decision to pursue her interest in caring for senior citizens and began working for Senior Living Consultants. After volunteering for Meals on Wheels, Visiting Nurse and Hospice Care and other senior related activities over the past 15+ years, Peggy enjoys the opportunity to work with seniors and their families on a regular basis. Peggy received her Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) Administrator Certification, providing her with an immense knowledge on the various state regulations for all licensed Assisted Living and Alzheimer's care homes. Peggy holds the designation of Certified Senior Advisor. Her continuing education helps to keep her informed on Alzheimers, Dementia and the social and financial needs of seniors.
Specialties
Assisted Living * Alzheimer's Care * Independent Living Senior Living Consultants is a FREE placement agency specializing in helping you find Independent, Assisted Living, and Alzheimer's Care Homes in Santa Barbara County. Let us streamline the process and help you find the perfect home at no cost to you! Assisted Living is the most popular choice among seniors and their families. Assisted Living communities come in either apartment style living, or smaller Board and Care type of homes. It includes bathing, dressing, support, medication supervision, incontinence care, transferring assistance, etc. Communities often specialize in dementia care which allows them to care for seniors afflicted with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. End of Life Hospice can also be provided. Alzheimer's Care homes are especially designed, maintained, and staffed for people who have Alzheimer's or other forms of Dementia. These facilities have a unique design including alarms on all windows and doors to prevent wandering. Staffing typically has taken special courses and/or seminars on how to care for seniors with behaviors such as aggression, depression and confusion. Independent Living is ideal for seniors who are looking for companionship and freedom from housekeeping, laundry, transportation, and preparing meals. The larger apartment style communities have a hotel feel. We work with many of the larger homes for Independent Living.