MEMBER SPOTLIGHTS

North Chapter 
Pati Bedwell
Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law and Estate Planning

Office Phone: 615-824-2571
Cell phone: 615-379-7772
Email: pbedwell@tn-elderlaw.com
Website: www.tn-elderlaw.com

Tell us a little about what you do?  I am an Elder Care Coordinator and my job is to help individuals and families find and get good care. I work with care agencies and facilities advocating for good care and teaching families how to advocate for their loved one. 

Tell us something personal about why you serve Seniors? I've always enjoyed being with older adults. Their stories, their wisdom. I grew up with my grandmother and lots of great aunts and uncles. Serving seniors makes me happy and helps me remember my loved ones. That's why I do it.

Professional Association or Accreditations:  Certified Elder Care Coordinator; End of Life Doula

Something interesting that no one knows: I kissed Batman in front of the Batmobile.

Central Chapter 
Brooke Vigerust
Electronic Caregiver

Cell Phone: 615-504-4368
Email: Brookevig@yahoo.com
Website: www.electroniccaregiver.com

  
Tell us a little about what you do?  I provide emergency devices that notify caregivers if someone falls or is having difficulties.

Tell us something personal about why you serve Seniors?  I started doing this when we set this up for my dad. It has been a great help to both of us, and I wanted to help others.

Something interesting that no one  knows:  ...that Brooke is not my first name... but my mom didn't want my initials to be B.S. - So, she made Brooke my middle name.

East Chapter 
Gaye Lynn Wilson
Wilson Rides Inc.

Office phone: 615-622-5557
Cell phone: 615-207-8117
Email: gayelynn@wilsonridesinc.org  
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/WilsonRidesInc
YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@WilsonRidesInc
Website: https://wilsonridesinc.org/

Tell us a little about what you do? We provide safe, affordable, volunteer-driven transportation to local destinations for older adults (55+) in Wilson County. We aim to foster quality of life and a connected community. 

 
Tell us something personal about why you serve Seniors?  My mom is 93 years young. She has spent her retired years advocating for seniors, and I do this to honor her.

Professional Association or accreditations:  B.A. in Exercise Science, University of FL; Masters in Counselor Education, University of Central FL; Hospitality and Tourism Managment Certificates, Florida Atlantic University; Mini MBA, Belmont University

Something else you would like us to promote: We sell 55 Brew Coffee - made for Wilson Rides!

Something Interesting that no one knows: I've been up in a hot air balloon!

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