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TESTIMONIALS
Hear's
What Some of Our Clients Are Saying About Us:
"I
purchased long-term insurance first of all because I figured I may need it. You were very thorough in explaining it to me
and I understand what I was getting. I trusted you from the beginning and still do. You have been very kind to me. Thank you."
Sarah J.K.
"We
decided it was the really smart thing to do when we puchased long-term care insurance. Having seen first hand the expense
and hardship the family experienced when a loved one was in a nursing home, we did not want our children to have to go through
that. We chose Gerry because of all the people we talked to about this insurance, she was the most knowledgeable and by far
the kindest and nicest person. We appreciated her interest in our welfare."
Millie & John S.
"In
dealing with my parents, I noted that the rising costs of nursing home care exhausted the resources they had spent a lifetime
accruing. Gerry deals with several companies and she tried to make one of them fit our specific needs. I had volumes of information
on long-term care but I needed someone to simplify the complexity and get to the point." Kathleen & Bob L.
"After
taking care of my mother for several years, we realized how expensive health care is and how quickly it can eat away at your
savings. So we thought we had better invest in long-term care protection with the hope that we would never need it. We appreciated
the way you explained what was available
and that
you were sincerely interested in our best options." John & Ethel
B.
"We purchased long-term
care insurance because we think we will need it. Numerous relatives have been in the nursing home for extended periods of
time. Bob's mother has been in full nursing care for over five years and his father has been in personal care for almost three
years. Needless to say, it is a great drain on the finances! You were the agent chosen because of your credentials and your
experience in the field. You also represented more than one company and were willing to work with us for our special needs."
Bob & Donna K.
"We purchased long-term health care
to give us some coverage if and when we need care. With inevitable inflation we realize our coverage may not completely pay
the cost, but will hopefully preserve some of our assets. We purchased our coverage from Gerry Angel because she impressed
us as being knowledgeable about the various plans and we appreciated her warm and friendly personality." Dottie & Fred W.
"The
reason I purchased long-term care insurance was to afford some degree of protection against financial devastation and being
a burden to my sons. The reason I purchased from Gerry was twofold: I knew her and trusted her; and she was more knowledgeable
than others I had spoken to." R.Helen F.
"We purchased long-term care protection because
we felt it was important at our ages to do something for the future. We felt we were not knowledgeable to make an informed
decision. We knew Gerry and made an appointment with her. Her presentation was so thorough, informative, and complete that
there was no doubt about our decision to apply and purchase through her." Bernie & Ginny P.
"Sizing
up my overall situation with noone to care for me in my elder years, I felt it best to be prepared. In the end I would need
long-term care. I purchased from Gerry because of her honesty, mannerism, appearance, and also because she explained exactly
what type of insurance I had. She was simply great--very trustworthy. I felt like I had made a new friend." Elaine J.
"Since
my husband purchased long-term care insurance years ago, I decided to do it too--one can never tell about the future! You
gave an excellent presentation to our AARP group. I felt comfortable to sign up with you. The information you gave was precise
and easy to understand, and I would recommend you to anyone." Eva K.
"We purchased long-term insurance because
we felt it kept us from presenting our children with problems as we reached our later years. Dr. Angel showed a thorough knowledge
of the types of policies available and explained the stong and weak points of various policies." Murray & Louise W.
"We
do not want to deplete assets. We heard about you through AARP. We liked your credentials and your presentation." Fran & Helen M.
"I purchased LTC protection because my mother, who had been a
widowed teacher and mother of two small girls, spent 6 years in a nursing home. That stay depleted her resources in a facility
that, although it was adequate, did not meet my expectations. I want more choices for myself than my mother had, should I
need LTC. Even though I had LTC insurance since I was 59, I decided to change companies and agents after I heard Gerry speak.
Gerry is a professional--thorough in her research and presentations, scrupulously honest, non-pressure, and well informed."
Ann F.
"We
decided to buy long-term health care insurance for Betty because both her parents spent several years at the end of their
life in nursing homes. We decided it woud be better to pay modest premiums and not run the risk of monstrous nursing home
bills later on. Unfortunately, a pre-existing condition disqualified me from obtaining a policy. We bought Betty's policy
from Gerry Angel. Gerry had informed us by presenting an excellent seminar to our retiree group. She represents multiple companies
and compared features & prices for us. She is very knowledgeable, thorough, and responsive to our needs and concerns.
She does an outstanding job!" Ollie R.
"I purchased long-term care insurance for 'peace of mind'. I don't
want to be a burden to my daughter even though she says she'll take care of me. No way. I prefer for she & I to have more
choices. I purchased from Gerry because I felt she was someone I could trust." Valerie J.S.
"The
reasoning behind my purchase of LTC protection is because I saw my father suffer for 10 years with a disease I may develop
(through genetic testing). With one son and no other prospects to care for me, I felt I could never ask my son to quit work
or ask a wife to care for me for a long-term illness. So I bought it to care for my needs and protect my son's quality of
life too. I chose to purchase from Gerry Angel because she came highly recommended from a friend in the health care field.
Also her background is health care which makes me comfortable knowing that she's pointing me in the right direction."
Patty J.
"Our
local AARP group had Gerry as a speaker. She gave a good talk and I liked her as a person. When she came to our house our
son was there. We liked the fact that she handled many companies. We were in the high 70's when we bought which made it expensive,
but considering one year's premium would be equal to one month of care in a nursing home, it isn't so bad. We also like the
idea that it can be used for home care." Lois Anne D.
"We are so glad that you stopped by that day
and explained long-term care so thoroughly and without pressure. It was the best investment I made. Now I don't have to worry
about getting old and all the problems that go with it." Mary B.
"We purchased LTCi because the coverage was
just what we needed. We bought from Gerry Angel because her presentation was clear, concise, and thorough." Ivan & Joyce S.
"There were two compelling reasons for purchasing LTCi.
First hand experience in my wife's family, where confinement in a facility cost about $3200/month or $38,000/year. These costs
far exceed any monthly or annual premium. Further, I'm not comfortable putting our savings at risk should long-term care be
necessary. I purchased the policy from Gerry because of her in-depth knowledge demonstrated in her presentations and also
her down-to-earth manner which not only put us at ease, but left us feeling that she is trustworthy and honest, and truly
interested in helping us." Jerry W.
"After attending several LTC seminars, it was time to
bite the bullet and find the best LTCi for us. Over the internet I connected with a LTCi broker in Georgia, but I felt that
the personal connection was missing. Gerry Angel had been
a presenter at one of the seminars that we attended. We liked what we heard, so we made an appointment with her, where we
could talk eye to eye. Both of us felt that she works in our interest, and most important, we trusted her. Gerry has a long
experience in the field and is very knowledgeable. She gave us the reassurance we needed. She answered our questions and concerns.
My wife and I purchased a LTCi plan through Gerry that fits our needs (as far as we can predict) and our budget." Jonas & Lena L.
Hear's What Some of Our Professional Colleagues Are Saying About Us:
"Gerry
Angel's seminars:..........clear, organized, useful, timely."
Robert I. Miller,
retired Executive Director Pennsylvania School District Liquid Asset Fund
"Dr.
Angel is very knowledgeable in nursing practice and education, as well as long-term care insurance and medicare advantage.
She is an honest, responsible, trustworthy individual who is always willing to be an advocate for the elderly, cares about
their welfare, and is very easy to work with." Anne Capdeville, M.D.
"Gerry
Angel has been an authorized UPMC for Life agent for the past 5 years and has shown a very high level of product knowledge
and member satisfaction. She has shown herself to be an asset to the broker sales channel of UPMC Health Plan." Christopher R. McGonigle UPMC for Life Broker Manager, Medicare Sales
"Gerry Angel, RN, Ph.D. served as a panel member to discuss
Long-Term Care Insurance for the Institute on Aging's Retirement and Long-Term Living Options web-cast. When seeking a counselor
to assist with selecting options in LTC insurance, one needs to look for a person who is unbiased, understands client's needs,
and is well versed in the different policies and coverage for care. Gerry is very knowledgeable about Long-Term Care Insurance." Jamie Donnell University of Pittsburgh Institute on Aging
"Gerry Angel is truly an 'angel' for those seniors with whom she works. Her sensitivity to
their needs and her knowledge of those products and services available to help have been invaluable to many. She is truly
a blessing and a rich resource." Lisa Powell Marketing Director, Asbury Heights
"I have known Gerry Angel for a number of
years. As both a health care professional and a long-term care insurance specialist, she has stood the test of time. She is
both knowledgeable and credible in her work of helping people understand and select an appropriate long-term care or medicare
advantage health insurance plan to meet their needs." Chris Kaminski,
CPA
"Gerry is a caring, bright
and enthusiastic professional, always willing to go out of her way to help by generating new ideas and approaches to solving
problems. During my presidency of the Westinghouse SURE Retiree Volunteer organization in its early growth years, Gerry's
advice and counsel were invaluable as we built SURE into the leading retiree volunteer group in the region." Maury Fey Director Emeritus, Westinghouse SURE
"I
first met Gerry Angel, RN., Ph.D. at a business networking luncheon 10 years ago. She was friendly, professional and knowledgeable
about LTC insurance and the long-term care industry in general. At that time, Gerry not only provided applicable information
for our staff and clients, but she was equally interested in how our non-medical home care services might be useful to her
clients. Clearly, assisting her clients locate quality services goes well beyond Gerry's responsibilities as a LTC insurance
broker. Gerry continues to provide current information and conduct seminars for Home Instead Senior Care and is a valuable
resource to our offices." Teryl McCaffrey, RN Director of Operations Home Instead Senior Care
"Dr.
Angel is an active member of the Board of the Duquesne University Nursing Alumni Association. Gerry is approachable, entrepreneurial,
and willing to contribute as well as get involved in projects. Her involvement adds value to our ongoing work toward achieving
our goals and building a strong infrastructure for our Alumni Association." Patricia
Valoon, RN
President, Duquesne University Nursing Alumni Association
"As
the premier publication for seniors in southwestern Pennsylvania, we rely on our columnists and contributors to be both knowledgeable
and accessible when reporting on topics of interest to our readership. Gerry Angel has been this and more. Our readers trust
her expertise in the field of long-term care, and she presents it in a warm, friendly way that is truly helpful to others.
We are so pleased to have Gerry as a contributing writer." Lynn Webster,
publisher Pittsburgh
Senior News
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| Gerry with Eleanor Schano and Jennifer Antkowiak |
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| Gerry with fellow Duquesne Alumni Board Members |
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