Our Team

Suzanne Ripley, RN, CDP, CMC

Owner/Aging Life Care Manager®

Suzanne Ripley’s sincere compassion and love of humanity propelled her into leadership positions at an early age. Later in life she had a calling to be a Hospice Nurse and moved her family to Kansas so she could accept a scholarship from Kansas Wesleyan University’s Nursing Program. She fulfilled her Hospice calling in Salina and Topeka Kansas before becoming the Clinical Coordinator for the Kansas Association for the Medically Underserved. She believes we make a difference in the lives of all with whom we come in contact and our actions radiate out like a pebble in a pool.

Suzanne accepted the offer and that fulfilling work led to becoming the Director of the National Asthma II Health Disparities Collaborative for the National Institute of Health Care Improvement and the Bureau of Primary Health Care, a Division of Health and Human Services. She continued national work with many primary care associations.

A family need resulted in Suzanne raising her granddaughter. National travel was no longer practical, so she re-entered the hospice industry in Arizona. In 2020, Suzanne met Diane Skaff, the Founder of Senior Support Solutions. Their philosophy, compassion, and love for people were a perfect match. Suzanne began working with Diane the next day. In 2022, Diane decided to retire and was selling her business. Neither Diane nor Suzanne could fathom strangers buying the business, with no connection to the people being served and loved. Suzanne purchased the business from Diane, who remains as a coverage consultant. The families we serve truly become just like our families and the rewards are far beyond measure. As a professionally certified Aging Life Care Manager, Suzanne leads our team and serves families in the greater Phoenix community.

Suzanne lives in Glendale, Arizona, with the granddaughter she raised, two dogs, and three cats. She considers herself the most blessed Woman she knows because all three of her children and all but one of her grandchildren live nearby. Additionally, she gets to work with her daughter, serving community aging care needs!

Suzanne Ripley, RN, CDP, CMC

Owner/Aging Life Care Manager®

Suzanne Ripley’s sincere compassion and love of humanity propelled her into leadership positions at an early age. Later in life she had a calling to be a Hospice Nurse and moved her family to Kansas so she could accept a scholarship from Kansas Wesleyan University’s Nursing Program. She fulfilled her Hospice calling in Salina and Topeka Kansas before becoming the Clinical Coordinator for the Kansas Association for the Medically Underserved. She believes we make a difference in the lives of all with whom we come in contact and our actions radiate out like a pebble in a pool.

Suzanne accepted the offer and that fulfilling work led to becoming the Director of the National Asthma II Health Disparities Collaborative for the National Institute of Health Care Improvement and the Bureau of Primary Health Care, a Division of Health and Human Services. She continued national work with many primary care associations.

A family need resulted in Suzanne raising her granddaughter. National travel was no longer practical, so she re-entered the hospice industry in Arizona. In 2020, Suzanne met Diane Skaff, the Founder of Senior Support Solutions. Their philosophy, compassion, and love for people were a perfect match. Suzanne began working with Diane the next day. In 2022, Diane decided to retire and was selling her business. Neither Diane nor Suzanne could fathom strangers buying the business, with no connection to the people being served and loved. Suzanne purchased the business from Diane, who remains as a coverage consultant. The families we serve truly become just like our families and the rewards are far beyond measure. As a professionally certified Aging Life Care Manager, Suzanne leads our team and serves families in the greater Phoenix community.

Suzanne lives in Glendale, Arizona, with the granddaughter she raised, two dogs, and three cats. She considers herself the most blessed Woman she knows because all three of her children and all but one of her grandchildren live nearby. Additionally, she gets to work with her daughter, serving community aging care needs!

Jenifer Oakley

Associate

Jenifer Oakley has her Associate’s Degree in Marketing and Management. Jenifer has had a variety of experience working in casino’s, owning a flower shop, work from home medical transcription and her personal favorite, raising her son and daughter.

Jenifer works in our office and enjoys visiting a couple of our clients to provide social interaction. Jenifer is family oriented and treats our clients as family.

She lives in Peoria with her husband, the kids, and three dogs. After work, you’ll find her enjoying activities with her family such as swimming, going to the park, or ice skating .

Jenifer Oakley

Associate

Jenifer Oakley has her Associate’s Degree in Marketing and Management. Jenifer has had a variety of experience working in casino’s, owning a flower shop, work from home medical transcription and her personal favorite, raising her son and daughter.

Jenifer works in our office and enjoys visiting a couple of our clients to provide social interaction. Jenifer is family oriented and treats our clients as family.

She lives in Peoria with her husband, the kids, and three dogs. After work, you’ll find her enjoying activities with her family such as swimming, going to the park, or ice skating .

Many years ago, Diane Skaff and her siblings assisted their mother with everyday tasks, gradually taking on more responsibilities as her needs increased. Living nearby, they found these tasks manageable at first, but as her health declined, they faced difficult decisions about her independence and care. Feeling overwhelmed and unsupported, they struggled to find reliable help from caregiving agencies, ultimately realizing the need for better guidance and support for families in similar situations. Fueled by this experience, Diane pursued further education in gerontology and founded Senior Support Solutions to provide comprehensive assistance and alleviate the burden of caregiving decisions. With this expertise, families no longer have to navigate these challenges alone, ensuring optimal care for their loved ones from the start.

In 2020, Diane brought Suzanne on as a care manager in the practice and in 2022, when it was time for Diane to retire, Suzanne was a natural fit to purchase the business. Diane still assists with occasional client care and remains an important mentor to Suzanne.