We’ve Been There
Caring Companions of Atlanta, LLC is owned by two career business executives, Adam Seever and Paul Demick. Our vision was to create a home care company the way we wished it would have been done for our families. We do not just assign a “case manager” to a client or family. Rather, we utilize a management team approach that includes the Owners, a Geriatric RN, an Office Manager, Caregiver and a Supervisor. Every client knows us all and we all work collaboratively to deliver a superior home care experience.
We always say to families…don’t just hire a caregiver, hire a management team to guide, support, train and support care! Caregivers are a vital part of a care team, but they may not stay with a family for the long-haul. The management team at Caring Companions will stick with you to make sure you get the care you need long-term.
Adam Seever, President, Partner
The son of two social workers, Adam grew up in Chicago and lived there for over 30 years. He began his career at a Chicago-based marketing services agency determined to make his mark in the industry. In 1997 Adam moved to Atlanta while working for the Coca-Cola Company, where he spent 8 years in their sports marketing division. Adam left Coke in 2001 to join Clear Channel Entertainment and later went on to work both domestically and internationally for the World’s largest sports agency, International Management Group. Adam eventually worked as a consultant and spearheaded numerous high profile projects including the building of Coke’s iconic Coke bottle at Turner Field in Atlanta.
While Adam always felt lucky to have worked in the exciting world of marketing, he also felt compelled participate in something with more of a connection to the community. That quest eventually led him to earn his CNA degree and become an owner of Caring Companions of Atlanta, LLC.
Adam is passionate about caring for older adults. In addition to being a CNA and President of Caring Companions, Adam on the leadership team of Adult Children of Aging Parents, Chair of the National Aging in Place Council in Atlanta and a Board Member for the Center for Movement Challenges. Adam frequently gives lectures on eldercare issues and resources.
Adam graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Madison with a double major in journalism and marketing. Adam lives in Sandy Springs with his wife, Meg and two children, Alec and Elle. They share their home with two cats and a dog named Opel.
Paul Demick, CFO, Partner
Paul Demick, CFO, Partner
Paul moved to Atlanta in 1982 following graduate school. He spent 5 years as a CPA in the Tax Department of Arthur Andersen & Co. As a tax manager, Paul specialized in personal financial planning, estate tax planning, real estate, and resort development. He subsequently spent 25+ years as a CFO and business consultant specializing in strategic planning, private equity, debt financing, acquisitions, resort development, and asset management.
During his career, Paul was fortunate to work with many talented hospitality executives and general managers of premier hotel brands, resorts and clubs across the country. These professionals helped form the foundation of Paul’s understanding and passion for customer service.
Paul, like Adam, experienced firsthand the difficulty of finding quality care for a member of his family. After a disappointing experience, his family eventually found a company that provided a loving caregiver that made an incredible difference in the lives of his parents and helped his family through a very difficult time.
Paul’s personal experience with homecare and his client service background led him and Adam to design a boutique homecare approach. Rather than following common healthcare models, Paul and Adam based their care model on more intensive management involvement supporting clients and care teams. The results have confirmed hospitality management concepts can be blended in with health care to deliver superior client experiences.
In addition to his role with Caring Companions Paul volunteers and supports numerous non-profit and charitable organizations that provide community services. He has been very involved with helping the Parkinson’s community due to having a mentor and several friends developing Parkinson’s. He served on the Board of the Georgia Chapter of the American Parkinson’s Disease for 7 years, including 5 years as the President. Paul works directly with Parkinson’s families to help them with resources and critical planning.
Paul holds a Master’s Degree in Tax Accounting and a Bachelor’s Degree In Business Administration with majors in Marketing and Accounting from the University of Florida. He lives in Sandy Springs with his wife Denise and has two children.
Lynn Ross, Geriatric Care Coordinator
Lynn leads the care coordination practice for Caring Companions of Atlanta by helping families identify and prioritize critical components of a loved one’s aging care plan. From there, Lynn helps the family navigate the senior resources landscape and provides referrals to superior providers to ensure safe and comfortable aging.
Lynn has had a storied career in social work and gerontology. She earned a masters in Social Work form Valdosta State University and most recently worked as a medical social worker at the movement disorders unit with in Emory’s Department of Neurology. Other career stops included time as a Direc
tor of an Alzheimer’s day care program, serving as a geriatric care manager for an eldercare law firm and working with a skilled nursing facility. Over the past ten years, Lynn was responsible for providing information and education to people and their families living with Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease and a number of other neurological conditions involving movement. Her responsibilities included counseling patients, leading support groups and using her extensive knowledge in senior resources to refer patients as needed.
Lynn lives in Atlanta and her interests include arts and crafts of all kinds, decorating, and repurposing items into useful home furnishings. She also enjoys attending Ageless Grace and other exercise classes at the Central DeKalb Senior Center. Lynn also takes time to volunteer with non-profits advocating for person-centered care for people living with any type of dementia.
Gail Weil, Geriatric Registered Nurse
Gail has her Bachelors of Science degree in Nursing and has been a practicing registered nurse for the past 35 years. She started her career at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City working with critically ill medical and surgical patients prior to transitioning into home care.
Corrie “Cjay” Johnson, Supervisor
CJay was born and raised in Rhode Island and, since a very early age, was described by her mother as “someone who always wanted to help others.” That sentiment and her inner drive led Cjay to one day dream of being an RN and, eventually, a pediatrician.
In 2005, Cjay and her family moved to Palm Beach, FL where she attended high school. During that time, her interest in medicine and care led her to apply and be accepted into the school’s Medical Program. In 2010, she graduated from high school and completed her “clinicals” to become a Certified Nurse’s Aide (CNA). Since then, Cjay has worked in a variety of customer service roles off and on, but always felt a calling to return to caregiving.
In 2016, Cjay moved to Atlanta and eventually took a job as a caregiver with Caring Companions of Atlanta. It didn’t take long for our team to recognize that Cjay was not your average caregiver! After getting to know Cjay and observing her dedication to superior care, we eventually asked her if she would be interested in a larger role with the company. Now Caring Companions has the benefit of not only Cjay’s expertise in care, but also her good judgement and people skills as an assistant manager.
Cjay lives in Marietta with her boyfriend with their caregiver, Rose the cat!
Suzanne Shafer, Director Caregiver Services
Originally from Boston, MA. Suzanne moved to Atlanta in the 90’s.
Suzanne learned about the caregiving business as she cared for her own mother. That experience convinced her she wanted to be a part of the care space. Her compassion and heartfelt approach to the caregiving community is evident in all she does. She currently leads all of our recruiting and interviewing efforts.
Suzanne earned a psychology degree from the University of Michigan and currently resides in Sandy Springs with her husband. She has two kids that followed her path to Michigan and recently got a puppy.
Paige Vohs, Director, Strategic Growth and Family Services
Paige is an Atlanta native who started her career in Private Banking with C&S, NationsBank and Bank of America in Richmond, Atlanta and Nashville. After over 10 years in banking, Paige spent many years in the not-for-profit world, and as board member for Hospice Atlanta/Visiting Nurse Healthy System, helping establish The Chrysalis Club, and with Lenbrook Atlanta. Her most recent endeavor has been as the Lead for Naborforce, where she initiated and led community engagement efforts to foster strong relationships with clients and families and established a new market presence in Atlanta.
As an adult child with aging parents, Paige is sensitive to the needs of families and values trustworthy experience and resources. In her new role as The Director of Strategic Growth and Family Services, Paige is able to leverage her many years of experience working with clients and families to navigate the complexities of aging and the integration of home care.
Paige is a member of the Healthcare Champions for VNHS, the Professional Aging Council, the leadership team for Adult Children of Aging Parents and is a board member for Lifespan Intergenerational.
Paige graduated from The Lovett School and The University of Virginia with a degree in Psychology. She lives in North Buckhead with her husband, Derrick, and has two adult children, and two dogs.