Elana Kandelman

Elana Kandelman is an experienced social work professional with a strong background in geriatric care and integrated health services. Currently serving as an Integrated Health Care Specialist at AgeOptions since April 2021, Kandelman previously worked as a Care Manager at CJE SeniorLife, focusing on connecting seniors with resources to ensure their safety at home. Past roles include Social Service Director at Legacy Health Care-Peterson Park Health Care Center, where responsibilities encompassed managing social services, providing training, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, as well as Social Worker at Legacy Health Care, where counseling and discharge planning were primary duties. Kandelman's career began at NorthShore University HealthSystem as a Medical Social Worker, specializing in crisis intervention and patient advocacy. Kandelman holds a Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Illinois Chicago, completed between 2007 and 2009.