About us
ACE Senior Care Navigators was founded in 2020 by Amy Cohen, OTR/L, CDP, CMC. In her career as an occupational therapist and dementia care specialist, Amy has worked primarily with older adults in hospitals, memory care communities, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, independent living, and home health care. In each of these settings she has seen family members struggle with knowing their Senior needs “something different” but not being sure where to start or what to look for in finding more support.
Amy’s mission as a geriatric care manager with ACE Senior Care Navigators is to help family members understand the aging process their loved one is experiencing, identify challenges in healthcare needs and day-to-day management, and find solutions that work for Seniors and their families. She is passionate about utilizing a strengths-based approach to maximize dignity and promote success for her clients.
From her experiences working across the Senior Care spectrum, Amy has both the breadth and the depth of knowledge of what Seniors experience as they age and how to address these changes with a sense of heart. Amy has worked at the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System, Brookdale Senior Living, Sunrise Senior Living, HealthPRO-Heritage Rehabilitation, ONE Home Health, and Home Instead. Amy is a licensed occupational therapist in the state of Illinois, board-certified in occupational therapy by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, certified as a dementia practitioner by the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners, and certified as a care manager by the National Academy of Certified Care Managers. Amy is also an Advanced Professional member of the Aging Life Care Association ®. She has served on the boards of the Northwest Metropolitan Chapter of the Illinois Continuity of Care Association and the Chicagoland cohort of the Midwest Chapter of the Aging Life Care Association, and currently serves on the board of Lake County Partners in Aging.
Amy is a native of the North Shore of Chicago and is proud to still call the area her home. When she’s not working with Seniors and families, Amy enjoys perfecting her homemade ice cream recipes, learning to play the guitar, and spending time outdoors with her children, whose initials are A, C, and E.
With empathy and expertise, ACE Senior Care Navigators brings a functional approach to addressing your Senior’s changing care needs while ensuring you and your family are supported along the way. Reach out today to get started.
Zahava Miller, MBA – Geriatric Care Manager
Zahava has dedicated more than 20 years to the senior care industry, driven by a passion for helping seniors and their families navigate every stage of care. Her journey began in high school when she worked in the activities department of a skilled nursing facility during the summer. That early experience sparked a lifelong commitment to supporting older adults and improving their quality of life.
Throughout her career, Zahava has worked across multiple areas of the home care and senior living industry, including direct client and family support, community outreach, referral development, and geriatric care management. She has extensive experience advocating for seniors and helping families navigate the healthcare system with confidence and compassion. As part of her geriatric care management work, Zahava has accompanied seniors to medical appointments, advocated for their needs, facilitated communication with healthcare providers, and ensured families fully understood care recommendations and next steps. She has also coordinated services for seniors and their families, helping connect them with appropriate care providers, community resources, and support systems to promote safety, independence, and quality of life.
Zahava also gained valuable experience within a continuing care retirement community, where she guided families through the often emotional and complex decision-making process of transitioning loved ones into senior living environments. Her work included involvement in admissions for skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, memory care, and assisted living communities.
She is passionate about building meaningful relationships and connecting families with the right resources and support systems to ensure the highest quality of care for seniors. Zahava takes pride in knowing that her work positively impacts the lives of older adults and their loved ones every day.
She earned her MBA from North Park University and her bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Northeastern Illinois University. Throughout her career, Zahava has worked with respected organizations including Presbyterian Homes, Home Instead, TheKey, and Premier Home Health Care.
In addition to her professional work, Zahava serves on the board of the Illinois Continuity of Care Chicago Chapter, where she continues to support collaboration and advocacy within the senior care community.
A lifelong Chicago resident, Zahava also spent seven years living in New York, an experience she thoroughly enjoyed. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and traveling to new places.
Taylor Stazzone, MOT, OTR/L – Geriatric Care Manager
Taylor Stazzone, MOT, OTR/L joined the ACE team in June, 2026. Taylor brings her clinical expertise from across the senior care spectrum including assisted living, memory care, and outpatient settings. She obtained her Master of Occupational Therapy from Governors State University and has grown her career at Paxxon Healthcare Services, with additional clinical experience at Ascension St. Joseph and Synapse House. Throughout her career she has focused on personalized care planning and family education to support her clients, and we are particularly excited about her work in falls prevention and disease management as these are top concerns for many of our Seniors. Taylor’s research has focused on older adults’ self-perception of aging in place, another large area of focus for our clients. In addition to her outstanding professional background, Taylor’s appointment brings to ACE the establishment of our Western suburbs market: Taylor serve Seniors and families in Batavia, Carol Stream, Campton Hills, Geneva, Glen Ellyn, Naperville, Oak Brook, St. Charles, Wheaton, and Winfield.
Managing a Crisis
By asking the right questions and identifying optimal care solutions, we support families in immediate need of assistance with managing their Senior’s health and wellness.
Managing at Home
We can conduct a thorough assessment of a home situation and identify the best options for safe and independent living.
Managing at a Facility
With experience across the spectrum of senior living facilities, an assessment of the current living situation will inform recommendations to receive the best possible care.
