About Us

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Mary Kate Kennedy, BS, CMC, CIRS-A, CSA:  Bachelors of Science degree in Human Services with a specialization in Gerontology; Care Manager Certified, granted by the National Academy of Certified Care Managers (NACCM); Certified Information & Referral Specialist in Aging granted by the National Alliance of Information & Referral Specialists (AIRS); Certified Senior Advisor granted by the Society of Certified Senior Advisors. Over 21 years experience in the delivery of home health aide, nursing, and therapy services, includes monitoring clients and coordinating care and services, transitioning clients to and from home and facilities, evaluating equipment needs and expanding supports for families with a network of service providers and specialists.

As Founder and President of 1 Link 4 Senior Care, I work hard to insure your loved ones receive the best possible care and services. Beyond experience in the field, I know that real client satisfaction and succesful outcomes are a result of listening carefully, respecting client's wishes and knowing the right resources to fit the needs.

In 1990, I began working as a coordinator of home care services, and found it a privilege and a vocation to be working with families. For many years as the director of a prominent home health care nursing agency, I had overall responsibility for the staff delivering those services, and ultimately, client satisfaction. Daily tasks included hiring nurses, home health aides and therapists, helping families manage a crisis, or connecting them with quality providers and resources when home care wasn't enough. Now, as a professional care manager and advocate, clients receive detailed information and referrals to make truly informed decisions, quality resources, and coordination of care and services to gain both support and peace of mind.

When I monitor the care of clients at home or in a facility, I work to insure they receive excellent care and resolve issues with staff if they arise. Most importantly, I handle the problems along the way so families do not have to, thereby taking one more stressor off their shoulders.

As a staunch advocate for seniors and adults with disabilities, I continue to serve my community as the Chairperson of the Camden County Board of Senior and Disabled Services' Advisory Board (soon to be renamed ADRC -Aging and Disability Resource Center.) For the past six (6) years, I have been the advisory board chairperson, and a voting member since 1998. Together with a panel of consumers, professionals, and county staff, our work is to evaluate and develop new programs and services, provide advocacy, and engage in support for policy changes when necessary in both our community and state. 

Other consultants in the 1 Link 4 Senior Care team are:

Patricia Bicknell, EdD, RN, ACNS-BC, CNL

Patty is certified as a Clinical Nurse Specialist and has over 32 years experience as a nurse in adult health, chronic illness, and cancer care. She also holds a Master of Science in Oncology Nursing and her Doctoral Thesis with subsequent advanced research is focused on patient-centered care. As an assistant professor of nursing, Patty stays up-to-date on the very latest treatments, the newest medications and patient teaching methods. As a clinical consultant, Patty provides our clients and families with a greater understanding and guidance about their illness or disease process, and can work with clients' physician(s) to further increase the quality of care, and hence, quality of life.

Nancy Feller-O'Dowd, MSN, APRN

Nancy is an Advanced Practice nurse with Prescriptive Authority and holds a Master of Science in Geropsychiatric Nursing from the University of Pennsylvania, and her BSN was earned at Cornell University. She is a highly sought after educator and skilled nurse practitioner, who helps our clients and their loved ones deal with the challenges related to dementia, depression or other mental health problems. Her expertise includes medication management, psychotherapy, and other related supports. Nancy provides individualized care planning and expert strategies that help families better manage their loved ones with aggression, sundowning, or other types of difficult behaviors.

Joanne Cole, RN

Joanne's extensive clinical practice spans 40 years and ranges from critical care to now  what is her main focus, Addictive Disease and Mental Illness. She has worked in different mental health arenas including inpatient and outpatient care and counseling, and home care. Joanne served as Chair for the Psychiatric Subcommittee of the Home Health Assembly from 1995 to 1997, and in 2000, she joined the New Jersey Board of Nursing Staff to develop and implement an alternative to discipline program for nurses. She is the Founder and former Director of the Recovery and Monitoring Program at the Institute for Nursing in New Jersey. Joanne provides our clients and families with expert counseling, interventions and support for those dealing with depression, dementia, addiction or relationship issues.

Michael Corman, Esq.

Michael's experience in senior care and advocacy comes from his work as an attorney in the Office of the Camden County Surrogate.  Michael has spent many years serving the local community with important legal guidance in the areas of advance directives, living wills, powers of attorney and guardianship issues. He is also experienced in the field of disabilities.

Boyd Thomas Bicknell, Jr.

Tom is both seasoned and successful in managing business affairs and administrative senior care issues. His expertise supports families by investigating and correcting any inaccurate medical charges, utility bills, or other types of administrative tasks, such as balancing checkbooks and other record-keeping.Tom provides invaluable insight and know-how for our clients.

Call us for all your senior care needs - We will be your "1 Link" to all the resources!