Life is worth living
at every stage.
Tidewater Senior Consulting offers empathetic advocacy, education, and guidance for families & seniors exploring senior living & care options in the Virginia Beach & Hampton Roads area.
Pro-Bono Services
Education
Learn about the milestones, questions to ask, and basics everyone should know about aging and seeking senior care. We love to answer questions and demystify this process. We’re happy to connect with you simply for discussion, no strings attached and at no cost to you.
Guidance
We can partner with you in navigating choices and options for in-home care vs. facility care, medical needs, logistical details, and emotional fears around senior care. We’ll listen to your needs, and advise you on the best local solutions for you and your family—at not cost to you.
Advocacy
We can manage relationships with assistive living homes, in-home care programs, and more. We can help bridge the gap between you and the care you need, translating your needs into requests for the specific services and details you require. These services are free to you.
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We help seniors and their families navigate the transition to assisted living, memory care, or other long-term care options. From finding the right community to coordinating the move, we’re with you every step of the way.
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No, our placement services are completely free to you and your family. We’re paid by the senior living communities after we help find you the right fit.
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We take time to understand your needs, preferences, health conditions, and budget. Then we use our local knowledge to recommend vetted communities we’ve personally toured and trust.
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Anyone who’s curious about late-stage living. Whether you’re a senior yourself, or you’re exploring caretaker options and want to know more, Tidewater Senior Consulting can help you understand all your options and choose the best one for you.
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We proudly serve families across Hampton Roads and Coastal Virginia, including Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Portsmouth, Newport News, and beyond.
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Yes. We often work with families during time-sensitive transitions. If your loved one is being discharged soon, we’ll help you find the safest and most appropriate next step quickly.
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We assist with independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing home placement. We’ll help you determine the right level of care based on your loved one’s needs.
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Not quite. We’re a hands-on local team that offers personal, one-on-one guidance. You’ll have a real advisor (not a call center) helping you make informed choices at every turn.
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That’s exactly why we’re here. Give us a call, and we’ll walk you through the process step-by-step. You don’t need to have all the answers—we’ll help you find them.
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That’s okay! There is no rush, and no timeline to adhere to. Sometimes clients inquire with us years before they actually make any moves or changes. Some determine that a move isn’t necessary for them at all, and we might help them find the care they need in other ways. We’re happy to simply educate and discuss options with you at your own pace.
Sheyna Dorfman, MSW
Hello! I’m Sheyna, founder of Tidewater Senior Consulting. I’m a seasoned professional social worker within the geriatric care industry with over 25 years of career experience and hundreds of clients assisted in multiple states.
I’m a proud Virginia Beach native, and I would love to guide you and your family through the unknowns of late-stage life.
I am open for any questions, concerns, or wonderings you might have. Nothing’s off limits! Senior care discussions are life discussions, and I’ve heard and seen it all. I look forward to hearing from you and offering my help to you and your family.
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