Aging In Place Panel @ Watermark Almaden 4 PM - 6 PM 5/15
Join a panel of experts as they share insights on how to safely and confidently age in place—covering in-home care options, financial planning, and local support networks. This event will be at the Watermark in San Jose, located at 4610 Almaden Expy, San Jose, CA 95118 and will last from 4 to 6 PM on Thursday, May 15th (5/15/25).
The event will be moderated by Andrew Lekashman and will feature the following panelists.
Name: Vanessa Valerio
Title: RN, CMC, CHCA
VP/COO
Organization: Care Indeed
Description: Vanessa is a seasoned healthcare professional with over 10 years of experience in home and elder care. A registered nurse, certified case manager (CCM), and certified home care administrator (CHCA), she is dedicated to enhancing the lives of older adults and their families. Currently pursuing a Master’s in Gerontology at University of South California.
Name: Erika Thomas
Title: Director
Organization: Avenidas Villages
Description: Erika has served as Director of Avenidas Village in Palo Alto for seven years. Prior to that she has worked with various non-profits managing programs for seniors and persons with disabilities, focusing on community engagement and resources to support independent living. A Bay Area native, she currently lives in Sunnyvale and enjoys running on the Bay Trail.
Name: Kalvin Sid
Title: Investment Adviser Representative
Organization: Sid Financial Services
Description: Kalvin started working in the financial services industry in 1992 where he discovered he has a passion for teaching his friends and co-workers about money and helping them get out of debt. He has a bachelor in Economics from UCLA and an MBA in finance from the Marshall School of Business from USC. He has achieved the CFP© certification which the Wall Street Journal rates as the gold standard in personal financial planning. He is the founder of Sid Financial Services where he has helped hundreds of families and individuals solve their financial questions for over 21 years.