Due to high demand, Ms. Braden aspires to expand the scope of her endeavors to include two facility locations in the area.
SALIDA, CO, June 21, 2022 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Yvonne "Eve" Braden has been inducted into Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Having contributed over five decades of experience to the health care industry, her faith and passion to help others in the community to serve each other with compassion, quality giving to enhance whatever avenue life takes, shows in the successes. Ms. Braden presently serves as the chief executive officer and facility director of Valley to Valley Senior Care Centers in Salida, Colorado. Founding the nonprofit organization in 2006, she oversees all operations, as well as the various programs and services that contribute to the Center's success. More importantly, Ms. Braden works diligently to ensure that all employees are fully trained to provide quality and professional care to attendees.
Offering full- and half-day programming five days per week, along with accommodations for a limited number of walk-ins, Valley to Valley strives to enable seniors and veterans suffering from various challenges in the aging process, to create lasting friendships and enjoy an array of indoor and outdoor activities. In this fashion, they are able to dine together and maintain a sense of independence in a safe and nurturing environment, while also giving their routine caregivers a break from their responsibilities.
Due to high demand, Ms. Braden aspires to expand the scope of her endeavors to include two facility locations in the area. One of these sites, the Saguache Senior Care Campus, will be set on a 10-acre piece of donated land and will serve as an assisted and independent living facility. The 4,000 square foot building will house a commercial kitchen, library, dining room, lounge area, exercise room, and various other accommodations. Ms. Braden has notably raised over $325,000 in donations toward the $1.2 million project.
Valley to Valley was originally established after the passing of Ms. Braden's father. Having suffered from Alzheimer's disease, she relocated him to her mountain ranch home so that he could receive better care, and enjoy a country quality of life. Despite having to relocate from New York to Front Range, Colorado to finally be in the mountains, he adjusted well and was able to enjoy his freedom. Shortly thereafter, Ms. Braden resolved to continue in this vein and honor the memory of her father, a veteran of WWII. The facilities are now able to receive veterans.
Ms. Braden formerly gained experience writing for Valley Publishing Inc. and three different newsletters for various local ministries between 1999 and 2006. She was also self-employed for over 15 years, during which in her spare time she operated carriage rides and other horse activities for Country Livery from 1987 to 2005. Furthermore, Ms. Braden enjoyed two decades of teaching in many facets of healthcare, consulting and assisting with the applications of quality assurance programs, both independently and through GAI Inc., between 1982 and 2002.
Ms. Braden started her journey by receiving an associate degree from Colorado State University and the North American School of Animal Sciences in 1970. Challenging exams she achieved many Certifications. Highly qualified in her field, she received certification as a dementia specialist through HealthCare Interactive. Ms. Braden has also received certification as an assisted living administrator, an OR/CSMM specialist and an educator.
Honoring her achievements, Ms. Braden was the recipient of an Outstanding Leaders in Dementia Care from the Colorado Alzheimer's Association in 2017. Furthermore, she has been honored with several other accolades, including an Educator of the Year Award, an Outstanding Achievement Award in Education, and a Plaque for Excellent Service in Education and Quality Assurance-Surveillance Programs for the National VA System.
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