The original concept behind Generations Concierge was born of Sonja’s 15+ years as the active caregiver for her chronically ill mother. At the time, she was also juggling a burgeoning career as a feature film executive, and she struggled to do both at the level desired. Sonja often wished she had a friend who could fill in when she couldn’t be there – someone who could be her eyes and ears, resourceful, observant, dependable, cheerful, and compassionate. Through these experiences, she uncovered a deep-rooted passion for the plight of our aging population (and their families). She recognized the need for a personal concierge service just for them. Sonja has a degree in Cultural Anthropology from UCLA and is a lifelong, self-proclaimed elder groupie.

“…People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

— Maya Angelou

Shanna has a doctorate in art history and taught at the university level in southern California for some 15 years. In addition to a rich knowledge of arts and culture, Shanna brings valuable hands-on experience as an elder concierge - in fact, before the term was coined, she spent a decade working as a personal assistant for a retired couple. Shanna is well aware of the rewards and challenges of caring for both a young family and aging parents, and through her personal experiences, has developed the empathy and insider knowledge to assist our clients and their families. Incidentally, she is also a cunning and inspired online shopper, willing to divulge her secrets.

“The only constant is change.”

— Heraclitus