Page 12 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • October 9, 2013 ����� in business Supportive Senior Solutions: Meeting the Challenge of Elder Care S upportive Senior Solu- tions provides com- fort for families with aging parents or relatives. Chris- tine Souffront is the founder and Execu- tive Director of Supportive Senior Solutions, a private practice that offers a broad range of elder care services. These include: identifying home care services; addressing the sen- sitive issue of when it’s time to stop driv- ing; tips on making the home safer to prevent accidents; even finding the right physician – a geriatric physician. In addition, Christine and her team advise families on their existing advance directives, where the best dementia care facilities are, and the emotion-filled times when end of life care requires a professional to work with the family to guide them through making decisions. These are the times when having some- one such as a Christine is a blessing and a true find. It takes a very kind and gentle person to work with seniors and Christine has the right touch. She was a former executive director and administrator for assisted living communities and director of social work for others. Christine Souffront works exclusively with families and seniors. She is an advocate for seniors. She is someone who doesn’t shy away from tough cases -- in fact, she thrives on the challenge. When you need elder care services of any type, call Christine. Phone (201) 962-8250. E-mail Christine@SupportiveSe niorSolutions.com. Sharon Sherman of Thyme & Place Design A ward-winning designs and personalized atten- tion are the hallmarks of Thyme & Place Design in Wyckoff. For more than 25 years, owner Sharon L. Sherman has combined interior design with kitchen and bath expertise to help clients achieve their dream environments. As both a Certi- fied Kitchen Designer (CKD) and a professional member of the American Society of Inte- rior Designers (ASID), Sharon brings a complete spectrum of design knowledge to every project she undertakes. By drawing on this dual expertise, Sharon is able to create design solutions that are uniquely Seated - Sharon Sherman; Standing - Isabelle Lanini and Darlene Charnesky matched to the needs and tastes of her clients, harmonize with their surrounding spaces, and are consistent with the architectural integrity of the home. These projects showcase fine cabinetry from a range of sources, includ- ing high-end manufacturers and skilled custom cabinetmakers. Sharon is supported by a competent, confident, and highly professional staff, which guarantees that clients always receive the benefit of one-on-one attention to their projects. Large projects are completed with the help of a construction team, including an architect and contractor. The Thyme & Place portfolio includes a host of award-winning designs in tra- ditional, country, and contemporary styles. Sharon’s honors include 2012 Silver and Bronze Awards for Design Excellence from the ASID NJ Chapter. She previ- ously received a Gold, two Silver, and three Bronze ASID NJ Design Excellence Awards. She has also earned national awards from Viking and Broan, and multiple design awards from the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) for kitch- ens, baths, and other room projects. Sharon is the immediate past president of the New Jersey Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers. directory of advertisers Abbott & Caserta Realtors – Carol Rose Volpe Freeholder Maura DeNicola Devon Fine Jewelry – Nancy Schuring Gibling’s Family Footwear H. Rubin Opticians Holland Christian Home – Kathy Tanis, Cindy Schott and Carole Dykhouse Jahn Real Estate, LLC – Suzanne Jahn LAN Associates – Kim Vandegrift Vierheilig Mill Gardens at Midland Park RE/MAX Real Estate Associates – Cheryl D’Elia Rohsler’s Allendale Nursery & Florist – Robyn Rohsler-Ortiz Hon. Holly Schepisi, New Jersey Assemblywoman Supportive Senior Solutions – Christine Souffront Terrie O’Connor Realtors – Betty Sullivan and Juliana Sullivan Thyme & Place Design – Sharon Sherman TruCare Physical Therapy – Debbie Dieter-Barker Ulrich, Inc.