About Laverne
Founded by Laverne Wilson - Valis, Elder Friends Concierge Services™ was born out of a desire to provide a safe, trustworthy senior concierge service geared towards elderly individuals looking to maintain their independence for as long as possible. “Having had extensive experience with my ailing father and other family members, I created a professional, reliable, and efficient home care assistance firm with tailored support. From my experiences, I believe that aging in place by living in one’s own home for as long as possible is paramount to an independent, healthy lifestyle. As I juggled my own life, I needed to be there to support my parents with everyday tasks, things that were just no longer easy for them to do. Thus, Elder Friends was born.”
Laverne (She/Her) holds an Associate of Applied Science degree in Business Management from SUNY Farmingdale, a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management from St. Joseph's University, and a Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice Leadership from St. John's. She has received certification in Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia care, Senior Living Care Management, Cornell University, and Personal Concierge from the esteemed International Association of Professional Career College. She is a certified Senior Home Safety Specialist under the Age Safe America and is a certified NYS General Topics Instructor. She stays true to her motto, "Onward, Upward, and Beyond.Laverne is an Experienced Chief Executive Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the individual and family services industry. In addition, I am skilled in Operations Management, Public Speaking, and Leadership. Laverne Wilson-Valis owns Elder Friends Concierge Services ™ , based in New York City. Elder Friends Concierge Services ™ provides Elder Home Care in NYC to support those wishing to age in place and assess Senior Care in NYC for those in need. As a member of SageCare, providing care for LGBT older adults is paramount. We enhance the lives of all older adults and their families in New York City by delivering Home Care Assistance.Additionally, by asking difficult questions as Senior Advisor in NYC, we assess the ability of senior living facilities to aid and care to meet our client's needs. Laverne specializes in providing non-medical essential and personal concierge services. Elder Friends Concierge Services ™ is passionate about supporting Senior Care in New York through our Home Attendant with everyday tasks; our goal is to help our clients maintain the independent lifestyle they know and love. Whether it's assistance with home organization, Companion care, Transition Home Care, or other non-medical essential services, we are here for you. With no minimum or maximum hours required and services free of the one-size-fits-all approach, we genuinely care. She supports and assists older people wishing to continue aging in place while helping others with everyday tasks to make life more manageable. Her clients include family members of elderly people and corporate companies.
