About Westside MAPS

Allison Beale, MEd.

Communications Director, Social Media, Co-Host Liaison, Meeting Greeter

Allison Beale has been working in the Senior Care industry for over 12 years. Allison helps families put systems in place to help their loved one either age safely in their home or relocate into a Senior Living community.

Her role as counselor to families who are making difficult decisions for their loved ones has given her the experience needed to facilitate, guide, and counsel families to make educated and good choices for their loved ones. Families often say that they could not have done this without her knowledge, love and care for their family and the Elder. Allison is always available to answer questions when needed.

Allison has volunteered on the Executive Committee of Westside MAPS for over 10 years.

Organization

First Class Senior Care

Phone

310-953-2888

Email

allison@firstclassseniorcare.com

Andrea Rosen Daniels

Treasurer, Co-Host Liaison, Meeting Greeter

Andrea Rosen Daniels has made a life of service and dedication. In a previous career, she taught preschool children for 6 years in LA. She saw the value in guiding children on how to learn, and she always stressed care and empathy for peers. Andrea switched career tracks to senior care placement and has been assisting families since 2011.

She has helped place and relocate more than 1,000 individuals throughout her career as a senior placement specialist and works with over 400 senior communities in Los Angeles.

Andrea has volunteered on the Executive Committee of Westside MAPS for over 10 years.

Organization

Brightside Referrals

Phone

310-490-6511

Email

andrea@brightsidereferrals.com

Dani Klein

Speaker Coordinator

Dani Klein is a comedian, actor, and author. Dani taught Stand-Up at UCLA for 10 years and has coached keynote speakers, business leaders, and Congressional candidates to use more humor in their communication.

Dani launched “Laughter On Call” after her mother became depressed facing Alzheimer's. She hired a professional comedian to cheer her up and help her feel less isolated. It worked. During COVID, LOC took its services virtual and expanded to support corporate teams feeling isolated. They now run events internationally for over 550 businesses, including Meta, Capital One, Bristol Myers, and Amazon.

Dani has been a speaker at The Milken Institute Conference, Stanford Business School, Harvard Business School, Fuqua at Duke, Columbia, UCLA, and Dartmouth College.

Dani has volunteered on the Executive Committee of Westside MAPS for over 10 years.

Organization

Laughter on Call

Phone

805-254-HAHA (4242)

Email

dani@laughteroncall.com

Yael Wyte

Chair

Yael Wyte is the Program and Education Specialist with the Alzheimer's Association, CA Southland Chapter. She educates the community about Alzheimer's disease, participates in community events, and brings awareness about the disease. Yael also supports families and caregivers in support groups, providing information and resources.

Before the Alzheimer's Association, Yael worked in Senior Living communities with families and individuals with dementia for 17 years, on the not-for-profit community education and support sides.

Yael has volunteered on the Executive Committee of Westside MAPS for over 10 years.

Organization

Alzheimer's Association

Phone

310-912-9120

Email

ywyte@alz.org