Shay Pradetto

Shay Pradetto, MPH, brings a fresh yet deeply informed perspective to her role at Senior Options, backed by years of hands-on experience in guardianship case management, crisis intervention, and advocacy for individuals with disabilities. Her dedication to service began in her youth, shaped by a strong sense of justice and empathy for those whose voices often go unheard. This early passion grew into a career centered on protecting the dignity, rights, and independence of individuals facing significant life challenges.

As a former Public Guardian, Shay managed complex caseloads for clients with conditions such as dementia, schizophrenia, and autism, navigating legal, medical, and social service systems to ensure their needs were met with integrity and care. Known for her calm, solutions-focused approach, she has guided clients and families through urgent crises as well as long-term care planning, balancing compassion with strategic problem-solving.

Beyond her professional roles, Shay has been a consistent force in advocating for accessibility, equity, and systemic change within the disability community. Her work reflects a belief that advocacy is action, and she continues to bring persistence, empathy, and clear communication to every challenge she faces, creating meaningful impact and lasting positive change for the people she serves.

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"I have been working with Senior Options for over two years and I couldn't be more pleased. Shari and her team have been wonderful to work with. Our family did a lot of research in trying to determine the type of help my 90-year-old dad would need and who could provide those services. We spoke with large home health care agencies and found them to be too rigid and impersonal. When we spoke with Shari, she came across as a caring professional with my dad's best interest at heart. We found her fees to be reasonable so we gave it a shot. Boy, did we make the right decision! Senior Options didn't look at my dad as a number or a chore, but rather as an individual that deserved respect and needed to have his voice heard. Shari to this day treats my dad like he is part of her family. She has a wonderful sense of humor and, equally important, she has the skill set to handle crisis situations. Shari has been a wealth of information for our family and I'm convinced that dad is thriving due in a large part to her and his caregivers."

Scott B., New Jersey

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