Our Team

Elder at Home is a team of specialized geriatric care professionals who have been helping Rhode Island families with quality long-term care solutions since 2002 . What sets us apart is the depth and breadth of our nursing experience in the management of every aspect of an aging adult’s care. Due to our focus on dementia and the impact it has on the caregivers and our clients everyday functioning and safety, Elder at Home has added to the team a Cognitive Specialist who assists with testing, education, and family and facility coaching. In addition, we have added a highly skilled Occupational Therapist to assess and maximize daily functioning to ensure our clients reach the highest level of independence possible.

Carmen Roy, RN, MPH, CMC
Founder & Director

A registered nurse for over 40 years, Carmen has extensive experience with older persons and the challenges they face. She has worked with elders in home care, adult day health centers... … Read more »

Sandy Coppolino, RN
Nurse Care Manager

Sandy graduated from Joseph Lawrence School of Nursing in New London, Connecticut. Sandy has been an RN for 50 years, with 33 years of serving as a community nurse... … Read more »

Cynthia Kelly, RN
Nurse Care Manager

Cindy graduated from St Vincent School of Nursing in Worcester, Massachusetts and has been a registered nurse for over 35 years. Cindy is a highly skilled Nurse Care Manager... … Read more »

Michelle Tristani, MS, CCC-SLP
Cognitive and Dementia Specialist

Michelle is a graduate of Boston College and the University of Rhode Island with a Master’s degree in Communication-Cognitive Disorders-Speech... … Read more »

Laura W. Carpenter, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist/Care Manager

Laura White Carpenter is an occupational therapist with 25 years of experience specializing in geriatric functioning, cognition and mental health. She is a graduate of Boston University... … Read more »

Eileen Lacombe
Office Manager

Eileen has been a member of the Elder at Home team since 2011. In addition to her expertise in bookkeeping, human resources, payroll and billing, she is there supporting... … Read more »

Nikki - Boston Terrier
In Memoriam - October 8, 2011-Janaury 6, 2025

Nikki was the Elder at Home mascot for 5 years, providing friendly visits, smiles and inspiration to our clients. … Read more »