Founded in 2008, C&V Senior Care brings over 60 years of combined experience in senior care through its founders, Verna Carson, Katherine Vanderhorst, and partner Dr. Amy Craven. Nationally recognized for their expertise in behavioral health and Dementia care, they’ve published key research on its clinical and cost effectiveness in home health care.
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C&V specializes in developing and supporting profitable dementia and behavioral health programs. Their deep clinical backgrounds allow them to empathize with families while mentoring caregivers, nurses, and therapists in the field. Dr. Craven adds further specialization in Alzheimer’s, dementia, and neurorehabilitation.
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We offer on-site and online training, as well as operational and marketing support for Home Health Agencies, Assisted Living Facilities, Skilled Nursing Facilities, and more.
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For organizations, partnering with C&V helps unlock new Medicare revenue streams, improve patient outcomes, reduce staff turnover, and become leaders in dementia and behavioral health care. For families, C&V helps you better manage your family member's care and helps take the stress out of caring for an elderly individual. ​​
About Us
Clients
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This is a partial list of certified providers trained in our Behavioral Health and Alzheimer's Whisperer Programs
Our Team
Katherine Vanderhorst, President
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Psychiatric nurse with over 35 years of clinical experience.
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Previously developed clinical marketing support for Fortune 500 Pharmaceutical Companies
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Sales Director for over four home care agencies
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Regional Sales Director over 6 Northeastern States
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Published author – co-conducted two research studies on the clinical and cost effectiveness of psychiatric home care; as well as several articles co-written with Dr. Carson on the Becoming an Alzheimer’s Whisperer Program.
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Board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse
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GM for $20M+ home care market in Western New York
Dr. Amy Craven, Vice President
Email: acraven@cvseniorcare.com
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Doctor of physical therapy with over 30 years of clinical and leadership experience.
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Dedicated professional regarding clinician/caregiver education on how to effectively treat the patient with Dementia.
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Dr. Craven has extensive professional and personal clinical experience with those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.
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She served as Administrator of Western New York branch of a National Home Health Care Company.
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Additionally, she was the Rehab Director for a National Home Care Provider.
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Recognized twice by American Psychiatric Nurses Association for her pioneering work in psychiatric home care and for creating The Becoming an Alzheimer’s Whisperer Best Practices Program in Alzheimer's Care in 2005.
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Published author and/or coauthor of 22 books and manuals, over 96 articles with many published in Caring Magazine, as well as two research papers co-authored with Katherine Vanderhorst
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Nationally recognized leader in both psychiatric home care and the care of the Alzheimer's patient.
Dr. Verna Carson, President Emeritus
​(Passed 2024)
Selected Speaking Engagements
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“Reducing Hospital Readmissions in the Elderly Population with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias”
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– Invited Speaker at Home Care Association of New York Annual Meeting, 2018
– Invited Speaker at Michigan Home Care and Hospice Association Annual Meeting, 2018
– Invited Speaker at Pennsylvania Home Care Association Annual Conference, 2017
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“Entering their World and Becoming an Alzheimer’s Whisperer: A Loving and Gentle Approach”
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– Invited Speaker at Georgia Gerontological Conference, 2018
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"How Integrating Behavioral Health with Chronic Patient Care Can Improve Star Ratings”
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– Invited Speaker at Illinois Homecare & Hospice Council Annual Conference, 2018
– Invited Speaker to NetSmart Devero Webinar Series, 2018
– Invited Speaker at Ohio Council of Home Care Annual Meeting, 2017
– Invited Speaker at New England Home Care Association Annual Conference
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“Wandering with Dementia”
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– Invited Speaker at Southeastern Association of Area Agencies on Aging Annual Conference, 2018
“Managing Challenging Behaviors in Alzheimer’s”
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– Invited Speaker at Emory Hospital and Rehab, 2018
“A Loving and Gentle Way to Manage Challenging Behaviors in those with Alzheimer’s Disease”
– Invited Speaker at The Birches at Newtown, 2018
– Invited Speaker at The Birches at Arbour Square, 2017
– Invited Speaker at Social Work Grand Rounds at Mt. Sinai/Beth Israel, 2017
– Invited Speaker at Wyoming County Alzheimer’s Association
“Integrating Behavioral Health with Chronic Care to Improve Patient Outcomes”
– Invited Speaker at Home Care Association of New York-Quality and Technology Symposium, 2017
“Selling a Niche that Meets the Needs of a Looming Epidemic”
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– Invited Speaker at Qualicare Annual Meeting, 2017
“Are You Providing Comprehensive Care? Grow Your Own Psych Nurses!”
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– Invited Speaker at NAHC Annual Conference in Orlando, 2016
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