More about Bette
Ask Bette (pronounced "Bet") what she's been doing for more than 30 years, and she would give you a simple answer - she's in the business of
caring about people. In 25 years as a registered nurse, she cared for and helped physically rehabilitate thousands of people.
Working in various fields of nursing - from private duty to VA hospitals to runnning a rehabilitation unit in a large metropolitan area - Bette has seen it all. "These experiences change a person - you see what Medicare and Medicaid does and does not cover - you see the physical and emotional toll on both the patient and the family. Expenses mount, stress mounts, retirement plans go out the window as a family struggles to meet the needs of the patient and sees their hard-earned savings depleted or gone."
Bette felt she had to do something to educate and assist people in planning for long term chealth care needs. Long Term Care Associates, LLC was born. "My goal is simple. I want to be a guide for my clients, preparing them for whatever the future brings - to help bring them a sense of real security and peace of mind."
Using her skill as a Registered Nurse, Certified Case Manager, and further education in the financial professional field, she is now a licensed insurance agent specializing in Long Term Care insurance. She is a strong advocate for seniors' rights and has worked for legislation and reforms on both state and federal levels.
Bette is very active in the community, on the Leadership Council for the Alzheimer's Association, a regular participant in the Professional Business Women's Network, member of the U of O Center for Women's Studies, and a supporter of Volunteers in Medicine, Meals on Wheels, and many other organizations.
She loves to spend time outdoors and enjoys her acreage out of town. With six grandkids from ages 10 to 17, she's also a "regular" at their various sports events and has an annual camping trip when all the cousins get together for a fun time! She is also an avid traveler and loves to take off on an adventure when the opportunity presents itself.