At Tewes-CARES, we aim to guide you and your loved ones toward a better patient experience and improved health care outcomes. With various specializations, interests, experiences, and contributions, our diversified team are highly skilled professionals.
Nada Khodlova MA,BC-DMT, LCAT is an integral part of the Tewes-CARES team. As a graduate of the University of Maryland College Park, she earned her BA in Psychology and then her Master of Arts in Dance/Movement Therapy from Goucher College. Nada has been practicing as a mental health care professional for 30 years, specifically as a licensed creative art therapist and board-certified dance/movement therapist. She develops and runs creative art therapy programs, supervising staff and students, teaching, and working in various institutions. Nada bridges the broad reach of her experience and knowledge with the delicate nuances of building trust and developing a positive rapport, which is necessary as an Aging Care Professional within Tewes-CARES. Her unique skillset enables her to be the effective care manager & patient advocate for those with both acute and chronic challenges.
With Nada’s expertise in using movement as therapy, Team Tewes-CARES is privileged to have her perspective on natural remedies for pain, anxiety, and depression. Nada is highly compassionate and caring, as seen from her past work experience in the crisis counseling sector. She empathizes with everyone and is the kind of person you would want to support and care for your loved one.
With Nada’s expertise in using movement as therapy, Team Tewes-CARES is privileged to have her perspective on natural remedies for pain, anxiety, and depression. Nada is highly compassionate and caring, as seen from her past work experience in the crisis counseling sector. She empathizes with everyone and is the kind of person you would want to support and care for your loved one.
Ginger Hoefling, RN, is an experienced addition to the Tewes-CARES Team as an Advanced Gerontological Nurse Manager & Advocate, with her BSN, RN-BC, CMDCP, and CGCP. Ginger received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the Mercy College Honors Program in 2015, and she then obtained her certification in Geriatric Care Management from the University of Florida in 2020. She treats all her patients with compassion and respect, qualities everyone in the Tewes-CARES team practices daily. Ginger has years of experience working with veterans. She understands deeply how these men and women have given more than just their active years to the service of our country. Throughout her career, she has supported not only the veterans but also their families, creating support groups for wives, children, and other family members. While at said facility, she and the others on her team received the Commissioner's Recognition Award from the New York State Department of Health, an award given to those who have shown outstanding contributions or achievements in the public health sector. All in all, with Ginger’s excellence in nursing and understanding of the senior care field, We know that Ginger will be a great addition not only to the patient but also to the family.
Adam L Robertson, MEd. has joined the team as a Aging & Disability Advocate & Care Manager. With a specialization in Human Development, Adam knows that people of all ages are to be honored, respected and cared for according to not only their needs but also their right to self-determination and life-fulfillment. At Tewes-CARES, we look for people who fit our tagline “Connected, Compassionate, and Complete.” As a special education professional and advocate for adults and the aging, Adam meets these attributes. Adam is well-versed in developing and implementing comprehensive care plan goals, objectives and interventions. He is skilled and sensitive to not only one's physical needs but also the psycho-social-behavioral characteristics of individuals.
Adam graduated from Charter Oak State College with a BS in Business Administration and completed his MEd in Special Education at the University of Hartford in 2022. The American Red Cross also certified Adam in CPR and AED.
Adam graduated from Charter Oak State College with a BS in Business Administration and completed his MEd in Special Education at the University of Hartford in 2022. The American Red Cross also certified Adam in CPR and AED.
James D Tewes, "JD", has recently joined our team as an apprentice as he pursues a degree in Human Development & Family Sciences at the University of Connecticut (Go Huskies). He is eager to learn more about how to apply knowledge to become an exceptional gerontologist, care manager and patient advocate under Leslie's guidance. JD is a student member of the Aging Life Care Association which is the nationally recognized association for geriatric and disability care managers. Through this apprenticeship, JD aims to grasp the intricacies of Tewes-CARES under Leslie's mentorship, ultimately preparing to transition into a leadership role and establish the business as a multi-generational venture.
JD's comfort and proficiency in working with elders stem from his upbringing in a multi-generational household since the age of 13. This background has endowed him with valuable insights and hands-on experience in caregiving, further complemented by his volunteer work with the elderly and interactions with individuals of varying ages. Notably, JD has honed his interpersonal skills through diverse experiences, including his tenure as a part-time golf caddy at the renowned Pete Dye's Pound Ridge Golf Club, where he has spent nearly four seasons engaging with a wide demographic, spanning from eighteen-year-olds to those in post retirement. Beyond his professional endeavors, JD enjoys watching and discussing sports.
JD's comfort and proficiency in working with elders stem from his upbringing in a multi-generational household since the age of 13. This background has endowed him with valuable insights and hands-on experience in caregiving, further complemented by his volunteer work with the elderly and interactions with individuals of varying ages. Notably, JD has honed his interpersonal skills through diverse experiences, including his tenure as a part-time golf caddy at the renowned Pete Dye's Pound Ridge Golf Club, where he has spent nearly four seasons engaging with a wide demographic, spanning from eighteen-year-olds to those in post retirement. Beyond his professional endeavors, JD enjoys watching and discussing sports.
These additions to the Tewes-CARES team all understand the purpose of this service and this sector in the healthcare industry: to make your and your loved ones' lives easier. As a team, we strive to make the aging process for your loved one’s life easier while creating the best care plan.
