During our Beginning Again Retreat, Lynette Whiteman will share her experience grieving for her mom, who died on March 19. During our chat, Lynette shares how COVID changed her grief and how she’s managing today.

For more information about our retreat, visit https://www.careyearsacademy.com/retreat/.

Lynette is a Physician’s Assistant and received her Master’s Degree in Geriatric Medicine. She began her career working in internal medicine.

In January 2018 she joined the staff of US House of Representative Andy Kim. Congressman Kim represents the 3rd District of NJ. In her role as Senior Advisor, she works closely with the community to advocate for Seniors, Caregivers, Veterans and First Responders.

Prior to joining Congressman Kim’s staff, she was the Executive Director for Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey and developed their Alzheimer’s Respite Care Program.

In 2009, she founded Caregiver Canines®, a home visiting therapy dog program for the homebound elderly, those with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers.

In addition to working professionally with caregivers, Lynette was the caregiver for her mother who lived with her and passed away March 2020 of Alzheimer’s disease and her father who died in 2011 with Vascular Dementia.