Not Your Average Joe LLC Personalized Senior Advocate Care and Services

01/30/2026

Parkinson’s doesn’t just affect the individual—it reshapes the lives of caregivers, families, and support systems around them.

That’s why we’re proud to be a partner of the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) and to support spaces where education, shared experience, and connection matter.

Caregiving for someone with Parkinson’s often raises bigger questions:

• Who is helping coordinate care over time—not just in crisis?
• Where can caregivers go to learn, ask questions, and feel less alone?
• How do families plan proactively as needs evolve?

Support groups play a critical role in answering those questions.

We invite caregivers and care partners to join our monthly APDA Care Partner Support Group, held virtually every 4th Wednesday at 2:00pm EST on Zoom. These conversations are about more than coping—they’re about understanding the disease, navigating complex systems, and building community.

Interested in joining or looking for the registration link?

➡️ Contact us directly or visit the Events page on our website for details and upcoming sessions.

Because informed caregivers are stronger advocates—and no one should have to navigate this alone.

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01/04/2026

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12/02/2025

✨ Join us in thanking Lauren Magana for hosting such an amazing session at the ADPA Caregivers Conference in October!

She led a thoughtful discussion on Traveling With Parkinson’s, and our wonderful intern Patsy provided invaluable support throughout the session. Their dedication, compassion, and expertise truly made a difference for attendees.

We’re so grateful for the heart they bring to this work every day. 💙🌍

11/25/2025

🧡 A Little Early, But Full of Gratitude 🧡

As we move into Thanksgiving week, our NYAJ family is reflecting on all the moments of joy, connection, and care we’ve shared with our clients and their loved ones this year.

We are so grateful for the trust you place in us and for the privilege of walking alongside you on this journey.

Wishing you and your family a warm, peaceful, and joy-filled start to the holiday season.

From our hearts to yours — Happy (early) Thanksgiving!

11/18/2025

A Circle of Love Home Care is hosting a free Medicare & Medicaid educational session on Saturday, December 6, 2025, covering:

This session is perfect for:
• Adults 65+
• Caregivers and family members
• Case managers and community health workers
• Anyone wanting to prepare early for Medicare 2026

📍 Gwinnett Entrepreneur Center, Lawrenceville
🕙 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
🎟 Free admission + light refreshments!
👥 Special guest speakers

Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit ACOLOMECARE.com to register.

Let’s learn together and make confident decisions about our healthcare options! 💙

11/13/2025

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10/14/2025

🎉 It’s here — our very first Not Your Average Newsletter!

This month’s edition is close to our hearts. We’re celebrating Joe, the man who inspired it all, and honoring Caregiver Appreciation Week, recognizing the incredible families and professionals who show up with compassion every single day. 💗

Joe taught us that life is best lived with humor, dignity, and grace — and that everyone deserves to be seen, supported, and cared for.

10/10/2025

💚 Mental Health Doesn’t Retire

Today is World Mental Health Day, a reminder that emotional well-being matters at every age — especially for older adults.

🌿 Nearly 1 in 7 adults over 60 live with a mental health condition, yet many go unnoticed or untreated.

💬 Loneliness, loss, and life changes can take a real toll — but no one should face it alone.

This week, let’s check in on the older adults in our lives. A simple call, visit, or shared laugh can make all the difference. 💙

10/09/2025

10/07/2025

🎙️ New Podcast Episode Alert 🎧

We’re excited to share that Amy McWilliams, LCSW ASWCM, founder Not Your Average Joe: Personalized Senior Advocate Care and Services, recently joined the Greater National Advocates podcast, Advocacy NOW, in an episode titled “Caring Before Crisis: Planning, Advocacy, and Aging Well.”

In the episode, Amy discusses balancing independence with safety, building trust with overwhelmed families, supporting neurodiverse clients, and how even small acts of advocacy can make a life-changing difference.

Social worker and aging life care manager Amy McWilliams shares her journey from caring her aging parents to founding Not Your Average Joe, an advocacy practice where she provides Personalized Senior Advocate Care Management and Services that help aging ad

08/01/2025

🌿August is National Wellness Month! 🌿

At Not Your Average Joe, we’re celebrating by sharing 5 simple ways to support wellness as we age — because thriving, not just surviving, is always the goal. 💪💛

5 Wellness Tips for Aging Gracefully:
✔️ Stay Connected
💧 Hydration
🚶 Keep Moving
🕰️ Daily Routine
📝 Plan Ahead

These small, daily habits can make a big impact on quality of life for older adults — and the caregivers who support them.

How are you prioritizing wellness this month?