Guiding Seniors. Empowering Families.
Fierce advocacy and compassionate support through healthcare, housing, and life's hardest decisions.
Fierce advocacy and compassionate support through healthcare, housing, and life's hardest decisions.
Empowering seniors and individuals with disabilities to live with dignity, confidence, and independence through fierce advocacy and compassionate support.
Zen Senior Care Services is a proud 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
With over 6 million Californians aged 60+, the demand for senior care guidance is skyrocketing, and public systems are struggling to keep pace.
California is home to more than 6 million residents aged 60 and older, and that number keeps climbing every year.
Caregivers are stretched thin, and stable, affordable housing is getting harder for families to hold onto.
Government services are overloaded, which makes personalized, one on one guidance more valuable than ever.
Zen has the chance to connect agencies and individuals who might otherwise never find each other.
"Zen Senior Care Services made a difficult process much easier by providing us with reputable options tailored to our needs. Their support was invaluable."
Nara Murillo is the President of Zen Senior Care Services, a nurse, and a dedicated senior advocate with extensive experience in case management, healthcare navigation, and care transitions. She is passionate about helping older adults and their families navigate complex healthcare systems, understand their healthcare benefits, and access the resources they need to live safely and independently.
With expertise in Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, and senior housing, Nara is committed to improving quality of life through advocacy, education, and compassionate support. Her mission is to bridge the gaps between healthcare and housing, empowering seniors to age with dignity, confidence, and the care they deserve.
Barbara Slingluff is the Chief Operating Officer of Zen Senior Care Services and a registered nurse with extensive experience in case management, care transitions, utilization management, and senior advocacy. She specializes in helping older adults and their families navigate complex healthcare systems, ensuring they receive the right care, services, and resources at the right time.
With expertise in Medicare, Medicaid, durable medical equipment (DME), and post-hospital care planning, Barbara is dedicated to improving patient safety, reducing avoidable hospital readmissions, and supporting successful transitions from hospital to home. Her clinical background in cardiac telemetry and emergency medicine provides her with a strong understanding of the medical challenges seniors face and the importance of coordinated, patient-centered care.
Barbara is passionate about empowering seniors and their families through education, advocacy, and personalized support. Her mission is to help older adults maintain their independence, improve their quality of life, and confidently navigate every stage of their healthcare journey with dignity and compassion.
Jenny Probert is a healthcare technology professional with more than 30 years of experience improving healthcare systems that support better patient care and care coordination. She is passionate about using technology to make healthcare more accessible, connected, and easier for seniors and their families to navigate.
Jenny is committed to advancing solutions that improve access to care, strengthen communication among healthcare providers, and support older adults in living healthier, safer, and more independent lives. Through collaboration and innovation, she helps further the mission of Zen Senior Care Services to enhance the well-being and quality of life of the senior community.
Advocating for seniors, one conversation at a time.
Nara Murillo shares insights on healthcare navigation, senior advocacy, and supporting families through the aging journey.
ALL EPISODESEvery day, families are searching for someone who can translate a diagnosis, defend a housing right, or simply answer the phone when no one else will. That's where a partnership with Zen comes in. When you refer a client to us, you're putting a name and a voice behind that referral, one your clients will actually trust to follow through.
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