Creating Solutions Together
Guided by ethics, advocacy, and a higher standard of care.
About Alternatives in Home Care
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Alternatives in Home Care was founded on the belief that aging does not mean helplessness. Since 2008, we have supported families through complex care decisions by providing professional care management grounded in education, ethics, and advocacy. Our approach emphasizes dignity, independence, and thoughtful coordination across healthcare, community, and family systems so care plans are realistic, responsive, and centered on quality of life.
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We are a locally owned Aging Life Care™ Association–aligned care management agency serving older adults and families throughout the greater Tucson area. Our primary focus is professional care management: assessing needs, developing personalized care plans, coordinating services, and providing ongoing oversight as situations change.
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Whether families are navigating a hospital discharge, memory changes, increasing needs at home, or uncertainty about next steps, our role is to bring clarity, structure, and professional guidance to an often complex process. When appropriate, we also provide thoughtfully coordinated in-home care as part of an overall care plan, ensuring continuity and alignment between guidance and hands-on support.
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Above all, we believe every family’s situation is unique. Our work is grounded in listening, problem-solving, and creating practical solutions together - always guided by ethics, advocacy, and a higher standard of care.
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Our work is led by experienced professionals who bring both clinical insight and a deep understanding of the family experience, with care plans supported and carried out by experienced caregivers under professional oversight.
Meet The Team
Angelika Russell, BS, CMC
Owner
A native of Germany, Angelika has lived in Arizona for several decades. A graduate of both the University of Erlangen and the University of Arizona, she has over 30 years of social services experience. Her background includes employment with county governments, the Public Fiduciary, and Pima Health System's ALTCS (Arizona Long Term Care Systems).
Her credentials include degrees in Psychology and Social Sciences and certification as a Geriatric Care Manager through the National Academy of Certified Care Managers, a designation that requires stringent guidelines for qualification. She was previously an adjunct faculty member at Pima Community College, where she taught a nationally recognized Direct Care Provider course with subject matter such as personal care, body mechanics, and Alzheimer's/Dementia care. She is also a Certified Eden at Home Associate.
Angelika has oversight over the entire company, to include care management supervision and overall administration.
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Stephanie Credle, BS, MBA, CMC
Director of Operations
Stephanie is responsible for business operations for the entire company. A long time resident of South Carolina, Stephanie has extensive experience in healthcare operations, human resources, employee development, training and quality control. Her background includes employment with Medicare and working with health care providers in multiple disciplines.
Stephanie is a NACCM Certified Care Manager and holds a BS in Health Administration, a Masters in Business Administration and a Certificate in Care Management from Boston University School of Social Work. She was also previously approved and conducted community training as a Dementia Dialogues™ trainer through the University of South Carolina Office for the Study of Aging & the South Carolina Department of Health & Human Services. As a Certified Revenue Cycle Associate, she is very well versed in navigating the financial complexities of the health care system.
Stephanie is responsible for all administrative operations.
Additional Support for Family Caregivers
For families seeking education, practical tools, and ongoing support beyond direct services, we also created The Aging Care Collective - an online resource hub offering guidance, downloadable tools, and community for those navigating the aging journey.
Visit AgingCareCollective.com