Our Story

Uncle Bill was a dedicated Boy Scout leader in Johnstown, Pa for over twenty years. He prided himself in teaching scouts how to hike, camp and fish. He was also a member of the Sierra Club. In younger years, Bill was proud to work at Yosemite National Park putting out the fires the campers left behind. He loved to tell the stories of climbing Mt. Whitney, hiking through the Grand Canyon and fighting off bears when they tried to steal the food from his campsite.

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In the pages of our story, Elderly Advocates would like to acknowledge Eadie/Hill Trial Lawyers and Apelis Law Office as our two founding sponsors, who approached us to ask how they could help. These first two sponsorships provided us with support to start a website to bring awareness of our efforts. This website has been a great asset to Elderly Advocates, helping us get resources out, make the latest stories available, and raise awareness of the crisis the elderly face now and in the future in long-term care. With this website, we have been able to advance our mission to educate, support, and advocate. This was a huge challenge in starting a non-profit that our state desperately needed to help fill the gaps.

Because of this founding help, we continue to grow the village of people helping people and empower those with loved ones in long-term care to make the best decisions they can. William Eadie now has a solo practice (Eadie Law) but remains dedicated to supporting our efforts to improve the quality of life for all in long-term care

Thank You to Our Founding Supporters!

*Merle & Vangie Bell

*Todd & Amy Sledzik

*Sharon Coats

*Cheryl Matetic Leissa

*Shelly Dunlap

*William & Sharon Sledzik

*David & Jennifer McAtee

*Jodi Hoye

*Vicki Krafthefer

*Phorfina Wade Phillips

*Alee Carrino

*Barbara Wissel

*Buddy & Dorothy Chada

*Louetta Beam

*Jennifer & Jay Robertson

*Donna Woodward

*Dana Grandillo Kelley

*Dave Reeves

*Patty Neidert

*Madeleine Wylie

*Maria Marinucci

*Pam Freidman

*Myrna Williams

*Chrissy King

*Two Anonymous Aides

*An Anonymous Canadian Friend of EA

*Merle & Vangie Bell *Todd & Amy Sledzik *Sharon Coats *Cheryl Matetic Leissa *Shelly Dunlap *William & Sharon Sledzik *David & Jennifer McAtee *Jodi Hoye *Vicki Krafthefer *Phorfina Wade Phillips *Alee Carrino *Barbara Wissel *Buddy & Dorothy Chada *Louetta Beam *Jennifer & Jay Robertson *Donna Woodward *Dana Grandillo Kelley *Dave Reeves *Patty Neidert *Madeleine Wylie *Maria Marinucci *Pam Freidman *Myrna Williams *Chrissy King *Two Anonymous Aides *An Anonymous Canadian Friend of EA

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You’re part of the process. We keep communication open and decisions shared—no black boxes or surprises.

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Together, we outline a path forward that’s realistic, strategic, and tailored to your specific needs.

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We take time to look back on what worked, what didn’t, and how we can continue to improve—together.

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When we deliver, it’s not just a finished product—it’s a solution you can trust, backed by real care and effort.

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