Helping Families Find the Best Senior Care Options
Helping families navigate the process of choosing a senior care community for themselves or their loved one is our guiding principle. With decades of combined experience in the senior-care field, we have the expertise and compassion to support you through every step of the way.
Our Services
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Free Senior Care Consultation & Placement
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Dementia Education Series: Living with Memory Loss
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Covering Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis, Albany, Lebanon and surrounding areas
Membership
Member of Oregon Senior Referral Agency Association
Willow Cordain
Navigating senior care can feel overwhelming, emotional, and full of unknown questions. As a native of Eugene with a background in Health Education and Promotion from Oregon State University, I’ve spent years working inside Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care communities as an Admissions Director. Today, I use that insider perspective to advocate for families across the Eugene and Springfield areas. How I help your family: • Assess & Guide: I help you evaluate your loved one’s needs, tour local communities side-by-side, and know exactly what questions to ask. • Connect You Locally: From trusted elder law attorneys and downsizers to care managers and support groups, I connect you with the right local professionals. • Dementia & Memory Loss Support: For over 13 years, I have facilitated a 10-week Memory Loss Educational Series bringing local experts together for families facing a dementia diagnosis. The series is a treasure in our area, started over 22 years ago. Whether the goal is finding the right community or figuring out how to safely stay at home longer, my goal is simple: to replace your stress with a clear, confident plan.
Bridget Kronholm
As a Eugene native and a University of Oregon graduate with a degree in Psychology, my heart has always been in this community. For over a decade, I worked on the inside of senior living communities—specifically in outreach and admissions for memory care and the only Continuing Care Retirement Community in the area. Willow and I met back in 2013 when we were both working in separate memory care communities but facilitating the Living with Memory Loss educational series together. Having collaborated for years, joining Willow Care in 2024 as the Director of Placements was a natural fit. My focus is on bringing you peace of mind: •A Decade of Insider Knowledge: I understand the complex layout of senior care communities, ensuring you look at the right type of care. •Compassionate Advocacy: My background in psychology and years of facilitating caregiver support groups for the Alzheimer’s Association mean I am here to support your emotional well-being, not just the logistics. •Clear, Honest Options: I love turning what feels like an overwhelming crisis into a calm, step-by-step decision. I am thrilled to partner with Willow in guiding local families through these heavy chapters with compassion, dignity, and real solutions.
Nicole Babick
With over 20 years of healthcare experience as an Occupational Therapy Assistant, my life’s work has been centered around seniors and their families, in the Corvallis/Albany area. As a Certified Dementia Care Practitioner and Dementia Specialist, I specialize in creating supportive environments that protect a senior's dignity and purpose (https://www.brilliancedementia.com/). Since 2025, I’ve served as an educator for Willow Care’s Living with Memory Loss educational series, teaching home safety strategies. I am now thrilled to officially bring my background into our placement team, expanding the area of service to cover Linn/Benton counties. How I support your family’s journey: • Comprehensive Placement Options: When staying at home is no longer safe, I help navigate placements, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Adult Foster Homes. • Clinical Insights: My deep background in occupational therapy, dementia consulting means I look at transitions through a lens of safety, mobility, physical and cognitive function to find the perfect fit. • Local Regional Expertise: Having lived in the area for more than 20 years, I provide local guidance to families throughout Corvallis, Albany, Lebanon and surrounding areas. I know how overwhelming these transitions can be. My goal is to guide your family with a gentle hand, a deep knowledge base, and clear, stress-free solutions.
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