Ashley R. Johnson M.A., Deputy Division Chief & Long Term Care Coordinator with the Division of Aging and Adult Services for the City of Alexandria, will be leading these counseling sessions.
Can't make it to Barrett on September 26? Ashley will also be visiting these other Alexandria Library locations.
- September 15 from 1 pm - 3 pm at the James M. Duncan Branch
- September 18 from 1 pm - 3 pm at the Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library
- September 27 from 1 pm - 3 pm at the Ellen Cooldige Burke Branch
Ashley’s 11 year career and education has been dedicated to supporting older adults’ independence and dignity. Using her close ties to the community she is able to assist with overcoming barriers that often get in the way of achieving quality of life. She is committed to providing the best coordination of needs and resources for older adults in her community. She comes to us from Hospice of the Chesapeake, where she worked developing relationships and partnerships with various community stakeholders.
Ashley became interested in the healthcare field after acting as an informal caregiver for several of her grandparents. She takes great pride in being an advocate for great care. She has also worked as the Lead Care Coordinator at Chesapeake Caregivers, also was the Lead Community Health Worker at Maryland Primary Care Program, and the Program Coordinator for a local non-profit serving older adults in Anne Arundel County, Partners in Care. Ashley graduated from the University of Maryland Baltimore County a Masters Degree in Management of Aging Services. She is certified in Mental Health First Aid, Medicare Counseling and Senior Medicare Patrol.
Contact Megan mzimmerman@alexlibraryva.org or 703-746-1703 for more information.
