Meet the Team

We are Committed to find Caregiving Support Solutions 

Our team combines years of experience in Medicine, Nursing, Elder law, Care Coordination and Advocacy. Our work targets the gaps in care and support that have been identified by patients, family caregivers, and professionals in the field of elder care and of those living with a disability. 

​KAREN
WILLFAHRT
​Director
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Karen Willfahrt is a Naturopathic Physician and Registered Nurse. Her years of experience in the home include work as a Hospice Nurse and in Private Duty nursing, which have informed her of the gaps in support to patients and their families. She  supports a Holistic Care model as a solution. 

DIANNE
​MCNAMARA
Elder Law and
​Advocacy Consultant

Dianne O’Donnell McNamara is an Attorney, Consultant and Advocate. She is dedicated to elders’ person-centered care, well-being and quality of life. Dianne specializes in aging services, public benefits, long-term care, guardianships/conservatorships and estates & trust administration.

​CRYSTAL
​SANCHEZ-GRIFFITHS
Care Coordination
​Consultant

​Crystal Sanchez-Griffiths is experienced as a Physician and Community Liaison, developing relationships crucial to patient care and aftercare. Crystal has worked in various areas of healthcare and  is passionate about Patient Advocacy and Care Coordination.

To the world you may be one person,
but to one person you may be the world.

Our Mission

Life Journey Partners of America is a Non-profit Organization committed to building and supporting caregiving Communities within existing communities to address gaps in care and provide resources for Caregivers to care for themselves while caring for others.

Our Vision

As our population ages, more people may need caregiving, and many will be unable to pay for the care needed, requiring care by family and friends. We envision a community supportive of caregivers and committed to finding solutions to help them maintain their health while caring for others and remain a part of the community at large through shared services and visits.

Thankful Thursdays

Meetings will be held the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month, 11am-12:30pm for meditation, holistic care practices, and laughter for hired and family Caregivers and those who want to support the Caregiving Community. The group meets at the Vendor Venue in Fountain Hills at 16714 E. Avenue of the Fountains. The group will follow a Joe Dispenza Guided Meditation during the meeting. There is ample parking in the rear.

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