Co-Founder, Senior Management Services Licensed Clinical Social Worker • Aging Life Care Professional™
Dr. Peggy McFarland co-founded Senior Management Services in 1990 with a clear mission: to provide compassionate, knowledgeable, and trustworthy guidance to older adults and the families who care for them. With more than three decades of experience in social work, aging, and family support, she brings an exceptional blend of clinical expertise and heartfelt dedication to every family she serves.
Dr. McFarland is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who earned her Master’s in Social Work from Marywood College and her Ph.D. in Social Work from the University of Maryland at Baltimore. Her deep professional background includes 27 years as a professor of Social Work at Elizabethtown College, where she educated and mentored the next generation of social workers.
Her specialties include dementia care, caregiver stress, grief, loss, and bereavement areas where families often need the most guidance, understanding, and support.
Dr. McFarland is an Aging Life Care Professional™ and a member of both the Aging Life Care Association and the National Association of Social Workers.
Families consistently value her warm approach, thoughtful insight, and ability to make complex decisions clearer and less overwhelming. Her work is grounded in dignity, respect, and a lifelong commitment to improving the quality of life for older adults and their families.
Clinical Social Worker
Laura Enslen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a career dedicated to supporting older adults and the families who care for them. She earned her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania. Laura provides clear guidance and compassionate support through every stage of aging.
Laura specializes in helping families navigate long-term planning, new or serious diagnoses, and the emotional weight of caregiving. She is also trained in relaxation techniques, including guided imagery and therapeutic breathing, offering clients calm and comfort during stressful transitions.
Families value her steady presence, thoughtful communication, and her ability to make complex situations feel more manageable.
Connect with our experienced team to discuss your needs, concerns, and goals for yourself or your loved one.
Schedule a consultation to share your family’s situation and learn how our care management services can help.
We’ll help identify priorities, coordinate resources, and develop a thoughtful approach tailored to your needs.
Receive ongoing guidance and support as your family navigates care decisions, transitions, and the challenges of aging.
Senior Management Services is a team of Geriatric Care Managers serving older adults and families across Central Pennsylvania. Since 1990, we’ve helped families navigate the often confusing maze of healthcare, senior care, and community resources with clarity, compassion, and confidence.
Senior Management Services is a team of Geriatric Care Managers serving older adults and families across Central Pennsylvania. Since 1990, we’ve helped families navigate the often confusing maze of healthcare, senior care, and community resources with clarity, compassion, and confidence.
We know that families can’t always be close by. Sometimes work, distance, or daily responsibilities make it impossible to monitor every detail of a loved one’s care. That’s why we provide local oversight, professional coordination, and trustworthy advocacy, giving families peace of mind no matter where they live.
Our care managers work directly with older adults to assess needs, evaluate community and care options, coordinate services, and monitor safety and well-being. We also support caregivers, guide families through complex decisions, and act as a reliable partner throughout the aging journey.
