Meet Your Care Navigator
Mark A. Sharp, CDP
From growing up in a small town in West Virginia, obtaining the rank of Eagle Scout in 1998, to starting his career in Long Term Care in 2004, his journey has been a roller coaster! Mark has always felt his purpose on this Earth is to Serve and Give to others. And this was made more evident when he obtained the Dayton Business Journal's award of 40 Under 40 in 2017. Mark leads with his heart and believes that has led to his vast success in Healthcare, Dementia and Alzheimer's Awareness, and Networking to assist others navigate the dark and unsteady waters in life.
Navigating the ever changing healthcare landscape is challenging and confusing even to the seasoned professional. As your Care Navigator, you will have a trusted and professional agent working with and for you to assist with many facets and any confusing situations that arise.
With 25 years of Healthcare Experience; 19 of which have been in the Senior Living Field, Mark has a visionary mind to create unique connections for each client. He is not only professional and trustworthy, but he leads with his heart and believes that every client‘s situation is unique. You can feel confident that your conversations will remain confidential and that you will receive first class professional service!
Meaning Behind the Logo
The Lighthouse and Color Purple
When we are lost, not knowing where to turn and feel like there is no hope, it is the lighthouse in our life that brings us home. And when we see another in need of our support, care or guidance, we can shine a light to help guide them along their journey. The lighthouse also symbolizes one's navigation through life…we are here to be your beacon of light through those difficult and dark times.
The color purple is used by the Alzheimer’s Association as its signature color, describing the combination as blending “the calm stability of blue and the passionate energy of red.”
Why Choose Sharp Senior Solutions
Experience with Heart
We founded Sharp Senior Solutions because of our founder's personal and professional experience with the healthcare system and the desire to leave it better than we found it!
In 1998, Mark started working in a long term care pharmacy. This is where his love for healthcare, and working with seniors began.
In 2004, after moving to Cincinnati, Mark started his career in Long Term Care Sales. From that point forward, Mark has supported, counseled, and assisted hundreds of families searching for their next step in this journey.
In 2005, his life turned upside down when one of his own family members was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. At this early point in his career, Mark was still pretty unfamiliar with the disease and all of its many facets. But he would soon learn how difficult that road is.
In 2007, Mark witnessed first had the struggles his family went though as primary caregivers and ultimately helped make the best educated decision they could and find Assisted Living placement.
Sadly, in 2011, the disease won and his family member was finally at peace with full memories again of family and friends. This is where God took Mark's life in his destined direction. Mark became the Sales Director for Dayton Ohio's only ALL Dementia and Alzheimer's Nursing Home. Over the next several years, Mark furthered his love for people and became heavily involved with the Alzheimer's Association, Miami Valley Chapter. Over the years since, Mark has fundraised hundreds of thousands of dollars and has spent countless hours educating and advocating on the importance of finding a cure for this horrible disease.
Since then, Mark has had several family members diagnosed with various forms of dementia. He continues to educate, advocate and fundraise with the hope that one day, we will find a cure. His passion for serving his community and being a “beacon of light” for those needing assistance while navigating their own health care journey, has led him to start this company. He truly hopes you feel his heart and compassion in every encounter you have with him as your Care Navigator.
If you find yourself in a situation where memory loss is not a factor, not to fear…Mark is here! His decades of experience with all product lines will leave you feeling confident that you have a passionate and educated advocate by your side.
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