Statera Consulting helps older adults and their families navigate dementia, Medicare, and caregiving with clarity, dignity, and a steady hand to guide the way.
Statera is Latin for balance — the equilibrium we help families restore when the path forward feels uncertain.
"You don't have to carry this alone."
As the former Director of the Illinois Department on Aging, I spent years at the forefront of national aging policy — collaborating with leaders from states across the country, delivering testimony before U.S. Senate committees, and speaking at national conferences to champion the services older adults need and deserve. That work gave me a rare, ground-level view of both the promise and the persistent gaps in our nation's aging support system.
Today, I bring all of that directly to families. As a Certified Dementia Practitioner and independent consultant, I'm not affiliated with any facility, insurer, or provider network — which means my guidance has one focus: yours. Whether you're facing a new dementia diagnosis, sorting through Medicare options, carrying the weight of a caregiving role, or simply planning ahead, you'll have a trusted advocate who has seen these challenges from every vantage point — the policy table, the legislative chamber, and the living room.
With care, Statera Consulting
Personalized, professional support across the matters that affect older adults and the people who care for them.
Thoughtful guidance through the practical and emotional changes that come with aging — planning ahead so decisions are made with intention, not in crisis.
As a Certified Dementia Practitioner, I provide strategies, education, and support to help families understand and respond to memory loss with compassion.
Clear, unbiased help making sense of Medicare enrollment, timing, and choices — so the transition happens smoothly and on your terms.
Navigating prescription drug coverage — comparing plans, understanding costs, and finding the option that truly fits your medications and budget.
Practical tools and steady encouragement for caregivers — because caring for someone you love is one of the hardest, most important jobs there is.
A knowledgeable voice for older adults and their caregivers — helping you ask the right questions and ensuring your loved one's needs are heard and respected.
The 65+ population is the fastest-growing consumer segment in the country. Statera Consulting brings decades of aging policy and care expertise to businesses developing products, services, and strategies for older adults.
Understand what older adults actually need — and what they reject. We design and facilitate research that cuts through assumptions, centering accessibility, dignity, and anti-ageism in your process.
Ground your product development in clinical reality. We advise on age-related physiological changes, sensory and cognitive considerations, and what it genuinely means to design for "aging in place."
Reach older consumers and the caregivers who influence their decisions. We help shape simplified workflows, loyalty programs, and messaging that resonates with a demographic that expects to be treated with respect.
Navigate the rules that govern this space with confidence. We advise on value-based care frameworks and Medicare/Medicaid contracting requirements so your team can move forward without costly missteps.
Getting support shouldn't be one more thing to figure out. Here's what working together looks like.
Send a message or schedule a first conversation. Tell me as little or as much as you'd like to start.
A relaxed, no-pressure conversation to understand your situation, your worries, and your goals.
Clear options and honest recommendations — explained in plain language, at your pace.
Ongoing support you can lean on as needs change, so no one faces the journey alone.
She took something that felt overwhelming and made it feel manageable. We finally understood our options.
— Family caregiverPatient, knowledgeable, and genuinely kind. I never felt rushed or talked down to.
— Daughter of a clientHaving someone in our corner who knew the system changed everything. I only wish we'd called sooner.
— Adult sonReach out for a conversation about your family's needs. There's no obligation — just a caring, knowledgeable place to start.
The best way to start a conversation. I personally read and reply to every message, usually within a day or two.
jean@statera-consulting.com