Testimonials
“Lorrie, I must say, we had high expectations and you delivered on everything you said you would.”
— HILLEL DLUGACZ, DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, STATEN ISLAND UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, NY
"Keep shining!! Lorrie Klemons, you are one of them. Your recognition is more than well deserved. What you do on behalf of patients is just remarkable!!”
— JOHNNIE DAVIS, MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER, AUTHOR, ESPRITA NATIONAL SALES DIRECTOR, CHARLOTTE, NC
“You are improving the patient experience all over the country!"
— JOE LEGGIO, ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, LENOX HILL HOSPITAL, NY
"When I heard it was National Nurse's Day, I thought of you and how much you are the epitome of a quality professional, exactly the kind of care that I wish for all human beings. I am so glad to know you, and salute you on 'your' special day."
— RACELLE WEIMAN, PHD, CHARLOTTE, NC
"Your patient-centered support continues to be inspirational."
— TIM BIGLIN, MUSIC THERAPIST, LENOX HILL HOSPITAL, NY
"Lorrie, although my schedule prevented me from attending the session today I wanted to thank you for holding an extraordinary session at SIUH....the feedback from the team was terrific as expected :) I greatly appreciate all of your ongoing support for Lenox Hill and Northwell. Thank you again and we look forward to potential future collaborations."
— JOSEPH SCHULMAN, SENIOR VP NORTHWELL HEALTH, NY
“Lorrie's expertise and passion for seniors is extraordinary!"
— LAURA O'DEA, OWNER, ASSISTED LIVING LOCATORS, CHARLOTTE, NC
"Your presentation HEALTH CARE CONSUMER EMPOWERMENT: YOU HAVE A VOICE...USE IT! was informative and perfectly aligned with Hadassah's philosophy of health and wellness. It clearly displayed your passion for patient advocacy. As a Nurse Practitioner, I am more than appreciative of your work and am grateful that you shared your expertise with our members and community."
— SHARON GORETSKY, NP, RN, PRESIDENT, HADASSAH CHARLOTTE
"Lorrie, You did an incredible job presenting yesterday at Sunrise. Your passion for the care of our older adults is exemplary. I liked your common sense approach to the challenging decisions and conversation faced by aging adults and caretakers alike, and totally agree with your emphasis on the need to ‘communicate’. Thank you for sharing your time and your stories."
— MIKE MANNION, CERTIFIED SENIOR ADVISOR, CHARLOTTE, NC
“Lorrie’s program 'We Love Our Seniors' was heartfelt and informative. Her passion for seniors and her ability to educate and inspire is extraordinary."
— STUART MADOW, FOUNDER, THE SOUTH IREDELL HEALTHCARE FORUM, MOORESVILLE, NC
“I wish to thank you for being such an important part of my Person Centered Dementia Care Workshop last week. The students received a great workshop enhanced by your sharing of knowledge, experience and, most importantly, your passion for what you do. "
— C. ANGELA BURROW, CERTIFIED DEMENTIA PRACTITIONER & TRAINER, CHARLOTTE, NC
"What a special show today. Thanks so much to Lorrie Wasserman Klemons, RN for joining us in the studio. We hope all of our listeners learned some things and started conversations about aging, advocating for one another and making sure your affairs are in order."
— RAY TERRY, HOST, "ABOUT YOUR HOUSE" TALK RADIO, CHARLOTTE, NC
"The entire Shalom Park community would like to congratulate Lorrie Klemons (AKA Nurse Lorrie) on being awarded the 2016 North Carolina Association on Aging Service Excellence Award! This award honors an employee for the quality of direct service he/she provides to older adults in his/her community. You really deserve this honor! Our Senior and Adult Department is so lucky to have Nurse Lorrie Wasserman Klemons!"
JILL LIPSON, DIRECTOR, OASIS SENIOR ENRICHMENT PROGRAM, CHARLOTTE, NC
"Lorrie, I am in awe of your continued advocacy for others and your ability to give empowerment to us all. You are so appreciated. "
MARCIA STERN, CANCER SURVIVOR
CHARLOTTE, NC
“Lorrie, thank you for your kindness and consideration. I so appreciate all you are doing for this family, all you are doing for all you serve.”
Russell Greenfield, MD, Medical Director, Integrative Medicine for Novant Health, Charlotte, NC
“ My heartfelt thanks for your time speaking to our class about the end of life. Your perspective was invaluable and your passion inspiring”.
Elysha Huntington, NYU Instructor
“One year ago you and I first spoke and you immediately gave me encouragement and support. I am so grateful to you and your caring attention and attitude. I am grateful to you for walking alongside me through that intensely scary time.”
Rachel Rosenzweig Koerner
“Your talk this morning was absolutely exceptional. It was sobering and uplifting, interesting and informative. You are an incredible asset to our community.”
Leslie Greenspan, MD
“I just want to thank you, Lorrie, for your knowledgeable, thoughtful, and comprehensive evaluation of S’s situation. We all really appreciate your time and wisdom and the loving, funny, and kind way in which you approached many delicate topics.
Laurel Mark, MD