Page 24 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • October 10, 2012 ����� in business Supportive Senior Solutions offers peace of mind upportive Senior Solutions, LLC is a private practice dedicated to assisting seniors and their families. Led by Founder and President Christine Souffront, the practice offers objective assessments, case management, relocation assistance, companion care, transportation, socialization activities, family mediation, and more. Services are available at home, and in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Christine helps families who need shortterm guidance navigating services and those who need more ongoing case management, whether at home or in a nursing or assisted living setting. She frequently gets calls from families who need to know if their loved one can continue to live at home. Christine goes right to the home of the senior and assesses the individual’s level of care and current living arrangements. When living at home is still an option, Christine develops a plan Christine Souffront and oversees it to make sure that all the senior’s needs will be met. When living at home is no longer an option, families rely on her expertise to help them choose the right housing and care options. “As a former administrator for several residential care communities, I understand how nursing and assisted living communities work and what drives them,” Christine says. “I teach families how to select the right community for them and coach them through the process.” She holds a bachelor’s degree in social work from Ramapo College and a master’s degree of social work from Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service. She is a licensed social worker and has been a member of the National Association of Social Workers since 1999. She also holds certification as a Certified Assisted Living Administrator. “My clients and colleagues can tell you that I have a deep passion and personal commitment to this work. I sleep well at night knowing that I’ve made a real difference in the lives of seniors and their families,” Christine adds. Christine’s office is located at 79 North Franklin Turnpike, Suite C (lower level), in Ramsey. Visit www.SupportiveSeniorSolutions.com or call (201) 290-4084. S Creations by Fran: Flowers and More Fran Lauretta, right, and daughter Leena. ran Lauretta is a second-generation florist who grew up in her father’s floral business. Following in that tradition, she and her husband Frank opened their Midland Park shop at 14 Central Ave. in the Wortendyke section. All around the store are the Laurettas’ trademark silk arrangements, swags, garlands and wreaths, many ready for seasonal and holiday decorating. Everything can be custom-designed to order so as to enhance any décor. Equally impressive are their fresh flower arrangements. CBF specializes in weddings and special events and features a mezzanine-level area where plans can be discussed in comfort and samples are available. Or Fran and her staff will come to your home for an in-home consultation. “We are very happy to be here in Midland Park,” says Fran. “We grew up here in the business community and our ties are strong.” Creations by Fran: Flowers and More also carries creative gifts and greeting cards. For more information call (201) 444-8366 or visit online at www.creationsbyfran.com. F career would be even more rewarding than the first. As Dean of Academics at Eastwick College’s Hackensack campus (formerly the HoHoKus School of Business and Medical Sciences), Dean Garulli melds her kindly manner and love of people with a no-nonsense administrative style that have gained her the respect of her staff and have made the school blossom. She bursts with pride when talking about the staff, a multicultural cohesive unit who have been with the school a minimum of six years and foster a high performance educational climate. “They are helpful and outgoing, and that personality goes into the classroom,” says Dean Garulli, who encourages the staff to share ideas among themselves, and to bring forth new thoughts and suggestions for improvement. Morale is high, and that feeling filters down to the students, many of whom need all the encouragement they can get. They come from all walks of life and often make a great sacrifice to get the skills they need to go out and get a job and feel good about themselves, Dean Garulli says. “We have so many success stories. We encourage the students not to cut themselves short. Sometimes when they get that certificate, it’s the first time they’ve received recognition for something important they’ve accomplished,” she points out. Dean Garulli oversees a professional staff of 50 and a student body of 650 adults, plus a separate share time high school of 55 youngsters from the tri-county try-county area. Classes are small and provide each student with as much personal attention and free tutoring as nec- Kathleen Garulli is Dean of Academics at Eastwick College/Hackensack Accounting/Bookkeeping; Computer Concepts and Garulli 25 years a private Applications; Licensed Practical Nursing; Bilingual school Arts but when she Kathleen Languagespent teacher,thatasher second Licensed Practical Nursing; Medical Assistant/Pharretired in 1998, she never expected macy Technician; Medical Assistant/Patient Care Technician; and Medical Billing and Coding Specialist. The Certified Nursing Assistant program, which does not have an academic component, lasts only six-weeks. The shared time program for learning-disabled juniors and seniors from 14 area high schools includes instruction in math, English, computers, anatomy, and medical front office and other basic techniques and leads to Home Health Aide certification. The Hackensack campus is housed in a modern, 54,000 sq. ft. building with plenty of on-site parking. All classrooms are equipped with Smart Boards; and fully-equipped computer, nursing and medical laboratories provide for ample hands-on experience. Clinical experience is completed at one of the following sites: Bergen Regional Medical Center, Care One, Harborage, Maple Glen Center, Palisades Medical Center, and Wanaque Rehabilitation Center. Eastwick College’s goal is to prepare students with the knowledge and skills necessary to qualify for challenging positions in business, industry and the medical environment in the shortest possible time. Financial aid is available and students can take advantage of free individualized placement services. Better than 90 percent of its graduates find the job they want after graduation. To learn more about Eastwick College, visit www. eastwick.edu or stop by its campuses at 250 Moore Street in Hackensack or 10 South Franklin Turnpike in Ramsey, or call Dean Garulli at 201-488-9400. Dean Kathleen Garulli essary to help them meet their career goals. Programs range from four to 28 months of practical, intensive and job-oriented training. The Hackensack campus offers day or evening programs in Business Administration with Computerized