When you choose a life care community like RiverWoods, you’re ensuring your potential health care needs will be met. No matter what the future brings, you know who will provide your care, where it will be provided, and how much it will cost.

We’re here to help you understand what makes RiverWoods different from traditional senior living communities. This online panel presentation will cover many of the frequently asked questions about healthcare at RiverWoods Durham. A team of RiverWoods clinical leadership will answer questions such as:

• What services does the Wellness Clinic provide?
• What is care coordination?
• What are the differences between levels of care, such as Assisted Living, Memory Care, Enhanced Assisted Living and Respite?
• How does the transition process work?

Even if you don’t anticipate needing health care services anytime soon, understanding what’s available and how it works is an important part of choosing where you’ll spend your next chapter. Join us to learn more, ask questions and gain a better understanding of the care that’s here if and when you need it.

Meet the Panel:

Kaitlin Kaldun: Nurse Practitioner, Wellness Clinic
Kaitlin was born and raised in Strafford, NH. She earned both her undergraduate and graduate degrees from Simmons College. She has been a Registered Nurse for 15 years, spending 13 of those years practicing as an APRN. For the past three years, she has brought her expertise to RiverWoods Durham, where she plays a key role in supporting residents’ health and well-being in our Wellness Clinic. Her work is driven by a strong passion for health education and health promotion. She believes that informed individuals make empowered decisions, and she is dedicated to helping people understand their health, prevent illness, and live fulfilling, healthy lives.

Jenn Merriam: Director of Social Services
Jenn is a Clinically Licensed Social Worker who has worked at RiverWoods Durham since July 2019. Jenn has two degrees from UNH, a Bachelor of Science which she earned in 1991 and a Masters of Social Work, which she earned in 2009. Jenn brings a compassionate and collaborative approach to supporting residents and their families through various life transitions. Prior to joining RiverWoods, Jenn worked 12 years as a Medical Social Worker for Wentworth-Douglas Hospital.

Jenny Szatko: Director of Health Services
Jenny has been a valued member of our organization since 2022 as a Registered Nurse. She has exhibited dedication to residents and colleagues alike, hard work, and outstanding contributions. Jenny previously served as Director of Operations at Amedisys Home Health in Somersworth, leading initiatives in quality improvement, employee development, and patient-centered care. Other past positions include Quality and Risk Director at Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital, Hospice Triage Nurse at Amedisys Hospice, and Home Health Triage Nurse at Amedisys Home Health. Her background in clinical leadership, complex problem-solving, and multidisciplinary collaboration greatly benefit our community.

Carolyn O’Driscoll: Director of Quality and Compliance, The RiverWoods Group
Carolyn started her nursing journey with her RN and an associate’s degree from New Hampshire Technical College, where – in a full circle moment – she now serves on the advisory board. Later, she went back to school and earned her bachelor’s, then her master’s degree in organizational leadership. Carolyn joined RiverWoods in 2012 as Director of Health Services at the RiverWoods Exeter Ridge community.  In 2019, Carolyn transitioned to RiverWoods Durham to open up the brand new health center there. Then in January of 2023, Carolyn became the Regional Director of Quality and Compliance, where she works across all RiverWoods communities helping teams improve processes, strengthen resident outcomes, and learn from one another.

This event is presented 100% online via Zoom.

REGISTER HERE

After you RSVP using the registration link, an email with a link to join will follow. If you’re new to using Zoom, we’ll gladly help you get set up and provide tech support if needed. It’s easy, it’s free, and we’re looking forward to seeing you on screen, soon!

Please call Rebecca LeBlanc at 603-590-4002 or email rleblanc@rwdurham.org for questions.