Rory Farrand, MS, MA, MSN, APRN-BC

expert

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Areas of Speciality

Caregiving & Family

Credentials & Qualifications

Boston College, M.S.N. in Geriatric/Adult Health
Washington State University, M.S. in Behavioral Neuroscience
Lesley University, M.A. in Art Therapy
Board-Certified Adult Health Nurse Practitioner (APRN-BC)
Post-Master’s Advanced Practice Certificate in Palliative Care
Member, National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine’s Serious Illness Roundtable
National Advisory Board Member, CSU-Shiley Haynes Institute of Palliative Care
Board Member and Executive Squad Secretary, Healwell
Clinical Advisor, Cadre Hospice and Steadywell

Nearest available session

November 2, 2026 - 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM

Times shown in America/New_York

Private 1:1 Sessions

Work with Rory

The Caregiver’s Compass: Personal Roadmap Session

$144.00

Create a personalized caregiving roadmap with expert guidance to prioritize needs, plan next steps, and find resources to navigate caregiving with confidence

60 minutes View Session

Regain Your Ground: Moving Forward After a Diagnosis

$99.00

Navigate a new diagnosis or changing care plan with confidence. Organize your questions, prepare for conversations with your care team, and identify your next steps.

60 minutes View Session

Major Care Transition Planning

$144.00

Navigate care transitions with confidence through expert guidance on planning next steps, anticipating care needs, and supporting your family through changes in care

60 minutes View Session

Aging Solo: Building Your Care Network

$99.00

For those navigating aging independently, this session offers a proactive approach to building the care and connection you want.

60 minutes View Session

Eldercare Navigation: Start Here

$99.00

Organize caregiving responsibilities, define family roles, delegate tasks, and create a coordinated plan that can be shared across your parent’s care team.

60 minutes View Session

Serious Illness Diagnosis Support: Find Your Next Steps

$144.00

Navigate a serious diagnosis with compassionate guidance to organize medical information, prepare for appointments, understand next steps, and process the emotional impact

60 minutes View Session

About me

Rory

Caregiver Navigation Specialist & Serious Illness Journey Professional

A session with me is like…
A compassionate and strategic partnership that balances emotional support with clear, actionable guidance for navigating serious illness and caregiving transitions.

One life experience that helps me relate to my clients is…
Having lost my mother to cancer as a young adult and later experiencing two pregnancy losses, I intimately understand the emotional and practical challenges women face during serious illness and loss. Now, as a caregiver for an elderly family member while raising two teenage sons, I bring lived insight and empathy to every conversation.

Three things I want clients to feel post-session are…
Heard, informed, and empowered.

Past experience that qualifies me for this role is…
Over 20 years of expertise in palliative care, geriatric medicine, and Alzheimer’s/dementia support, combined with national leadership roles in serious illness care and a commitment to compassionate, person-centered models.

My relevant credentials are…
– M.S. in Behavioral Neuroscience (Washington State University)
– M.A. in Art Therapy (Lesley University)
– M.S.N. in Geriatric/Adult Health (Boston College)
– Board-Certified Adult Health Nurse Practitioner (APRN-BC)
– Post-Master’s Advanced Practice Certificate in Palliative Care
– Member, National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine’s Serious Illness Roundtable
– National Advisory Board Member, CSU-Shiley Haynes Institute of Palliative Care
– Board Member and Executive Squad Secretary, Healwell
– Clinical Advisor, Cadre Hospice and Steadywell