Dr. Gail Silverstein, the founder of Assisting Hands Home Care®, provides a wealth of knowledge with more than 25 years of experience in the health care industry. Silverstein’s knowledge and experience comes from the highly profitable home care business that she owned for over ten years, her personal experience caring for the elderly, which began with her aging father, and her professional experience in the health care industry, including senior management positions with various health plans such as Medicare and Medicaid long-term care plans. She is a published author in health care policy and management and has taught in the state university systems in both Florida and Arizona.
Silverstein has a Master’s degree in Health Administration and a doctorate in Public Administration. While a home care agency owner, she was a member of the National Private Duty Association (now the Home Care Association of America) and was a former Board President of Arizona’s NPDA Chapter. Silverstein is a member of the Assisting Hands Board of Directors, and remains actively involved with the organization.