About Dr. Somers 

Dr. Marion Caryl Somers received a Ph.D. in human and organizational development with specialization in gerontology, retirement and special populations. She has had postgraduate training as a New York State licensed nursing home administrator.

She is trained to provide services for the elderly and their families. She is an advocate for the quality of life of the elderly and their families and caregivers. Dr. Somers is Director of The Certificate Program in Professional Geriatric Care Management at the Brookdale Center on Aging of Hunter College.

Education:

  • Ph.D.: Human and Organizational Development with Specialization in Gerontology, Retirement, and Special Populations, The Fielding Institute, Santa Barbara, CA.
     
  • Postgraduate Training: New York State Licensed Nursing Home Administrator
     
  • Trained in Neuro-Linguistic Programming at the NLP Center of New York
     

Lectures:

Dr. Somers is a well-respected lecturer. This is a small sampling of her seminars.

  • Care of an Aging Parent or Loved One
     
  • Caring for the Caretaker
     
  • Dying, Death and Bereavement
     
  • Geriatrics
     
  • Retirement Planning
     
  • Stress Management
     
  • Counseling Skills
     

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