Meet Our Team

From left to right: Janet Towsend, Thom Corrigan, Metta Johnson, Maureen McCaffrey, Clyde Johnson

Other team members include RNs, Masters in Social Work, Masters of Counseling and additional care managers. The team works collaboratively to bring the best possible care to you or your loved one. Our team of Geriatric Care Managers has experience working with the elderly and their families to determine resources and provide support and recommendations for a wide variety of needs and circumstances.

Our team has advanced training in geriatrics and mental health as well as grief & loss and care management. We use a holistic systems approach to assess issues, tailoring solutions to each individual’s needs while respectfully maintaining the client’s integrity and dignity.

Janet Townsend, RN, BSN, has over 20 years of geriatric nursing experience including cardiology and RN care management. Her experience in hospital, rehabilitation center and home health settings give her a broad perspective of nursing and benefit her clients Janet helps them implement their health care plans.

Janet’s years of nursing in client advocacy, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, medication management, and crisis intervention and resolution bring peace of mind to her clients in every step of the health care process.

Maureen McCaffrey, RN has over 25 years experience in nursing and is nationally certified in gerontological nursing. With a focus in gerontology, Maureen spent time nursing at three different Wesley Wood locations and was the resident director at Dogwood Forest Assisted Living Center in Dunwoody, GA. She has extensive experience with both Alzheimer’s and dementia, including setting up and supervising Alzheimer’s wings in assisted living homes.

Maureen’s experience in home health, nursing homes and the hospital setting prove very valuable assets to her clients. Additionally, her love of geriatrics was cemented through her service as a personal care manager, resident service director and wellness coordinator.

Thom Corrigan, MSW, joined Metta Johnson & Associates in June, 2004. Thom has many years experience in social work and counseling, including working with Metta and Clyde at their hospice. He received his Master’s Degree in Social Work and Administration from The University of Illinois.

Thom’s focus and field work has been in the area of geriatrics but has also included working with neurological diseases, brain injuries, and terminal illnesses. He has advanced training and certification in gerontology, Alzheimer’s disease, mental health, grief & loss and case management. Thom addresses issues with both the client and their families, while utilizing a holistic systems approach to assess issues and identify individualized interventions designed for problem resolution. Thom provides guidance, support and direction to patients and their families .

Amy Van Haveren holds a Master of Science in Professional Counseling from Georgia State University. She has worked with seniors, adults and adolescents to provide comprehensive clinical assessments as well as counseling services to address a variety of concerns. Amy’s work focused on those who suffer from Alzheimer’s disease as well as other forms of dementia.

Amy worked with seniors and their families through support groups, counseling and planning consultations at The Ridgeview Institute, Wesley Woods Geriatric Hospital, Fountain View Nursing Home and A Place For Mom. Amy was recently certified as a Certified Care Manager by the National Association of Geriatric Care Managers.

Amy has counseled with and provided resources to hundreds of families in need, helping them make appropriate healthcare decisions for their loved ones.