The Caregiving Reality: Stories from the Front Lines

November 6, 2025
12 PM CST
Holly Westervelt, MBA, CLF, LUTCF, CLTC
Presented by: Holly Westervelt, MBA, CLF, LUTCF, CLTC
Vice President of Sales
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The Caregiving Reality: Stories from the Front Lines
About This Webinar

As we kick off Long-Term Care Awareness Month, join Krause Agency’s own Holly Westervelt and Carolyn Vader for a candid discussion on the realities of caregiving in 2025. They’ll highlight:

  • Key statistics and trends shaping the caregiving landscape
  • Insights into their own personal journeys as active caregivers
  • The unique challenges and responsibilities they each faced

Drawing on both their professional experience in the extended care planning space and their lived experiences at home, Holly and Carolyn will offer insights into the hardships caregivers face and how they manage to make it work. Reserve your spot now!

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About the Presenters:
Holly Westervelt, MBA, CLF, LUTCF, CLTC

Holly Westervelt, MBA, CLF, LUTCF, CLTC

Vice President of Sales

In her role as Vice President of Sales, Holly is responsible for coordinating a wide array of strategic initiatives to propel our company forward. From devising and implementing innovative sales strategies to fostering team motivation and cohesion, she’s the driving force behind our growth trajectory. Holly navigates the complexities of expanding distribution channels, forging strategic partnerships, and optimizing sales processes to maximize efficiency and effectiveness. She identifies new product opportunities, ensuring our offerings remain at the forefront of market demand. Holly fosters a culture of transparent communication, breaking down silos and fostering collaboration across teams.

Carolyn Vader

Carolyn Vader

Insurance Underwriting and New Business Manager

Carolyn is responsible for managing the underwriting and new business processes from start to finish, including overseeing case management, verifying application requirements, and coordinating with agents and carriers to ensure accuracy and completeness. She also handles reviewing medical and underwriting details, verifying commission splits, regularly checking carrier portals to track application progress, and assisting with adverse decisions by finding alternative products or carriers. Additionally, Carolyn maintains strong relationships with carrier underwriters and case managers and keeps agents informed about application statuses.