Our Philosophy

ARCM was developed in response to a growing need for experienced and knowledgeable personnel to help address the care planning needs of elderly individuals and their families. The professionals at Aging Resources and Care Management at the University of Florida are committed to the direct delivery of all-inclusive services tailored to meet the needs of individuals, their families, and their caregivers. We respect cultural and socioeconomic diversity and develop customized care plans based upon the needs of the individual and his or her support network. Our work is founded upon a philosophy of empathy, commitment, and total positive regard toward the older adult.    

Keith Meneskie, MHS, CRC
Sr. Care Management Coordinator

Mr. Meneskie has 11 years of geriatric care experience in both rehabilitation facilities and long-term care settings. He possesses extensive knowledge of Advanced Directives, Medicare and Medicaid guidelines, and alternative placement settings. As Coordinator of Social Services in a sub acute rehabilitation facility, Mr. Meneskie co-chaired the Ethics Committee and was instrumental in securing an Agency for Health Care Administration deficiency-free survey for that facility. Mr. Meneskie has received professional recognition for his work in a nomination for Florida’s Social Worker of the Year award. Mr. Meneskie presented a paper on geriatric research findings at the 2004 Southeast American Psychological Association’s national convention.

Mr. Meneskie received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology degree from Kennesaw State University and the Master of Health Science Degree in Rehabiltiation Counseling from the University of Florida. He is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor.

As a member of the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers, the Florida Geriatric Care Managers Association, the National Council on the Aging, and the American Psychological Association, Mr. Meneskie seeks to promote quality of life and improve the level of services provided to elderly individuals and their families.

Laura J. Perry, Ph.D., CRC, CLCP, RMHCI
Care Management Counselor

Dr. Perry's 20 years of clinical experience includes community reentry for individuals with neurological impairment and life care planning for individuals with catastrophic injuries. She has additional experience in elder care management and care planning services and has recently completed a professional certification program in Life Care Planning that addressed geriatric care management and care planning for elderly individuals with disabilities. She is pursuing her mental health counselor licensure and is a registered mental health counselor intern (FL).

As a clinical faculty member in the Rehabilitation Counseling program at the University of Florida, Dr. Perry teaches in the graduate and undergraduate programs in the College of Public Health and Health Professions and provides consultation services to the community. Dr. Perry also serves as the site designer and webmaster for our internet presence.