ElderLink Staff

Lori Zimmerman, MSW, LCSW

Lori is a licensed clinical social worker and received her master’s degree in social work from the George Warren Brown School of Social Work at Washington University. Lori most recently worked at Magellan Health Services where she led a team of consultants in providing guidance and professional advice for families struggling with caregiving needs. She has extensive experience in consulting with callers on a wide variety of parenting, special needs and eldercare issues. Lori has also worked with low-income families locally to help them care for their families and to find needed assistance.

"I’ve lived in St. Louis for over 20 years and find great satisfaction in helping families navigate through unfamiliar waters as needs crop up with their loved ones."

Marcia Mermelstein, MSW

Marcia has a wealth of experience in both social services and Jewish communal organizations. She is well-known for her extensive professional service to the Jewish Community Center, United Hebrew Temple, B’nai Amoona Synagogue, Central Agency for Jewish Education and Union of Reform Judaism. In addition, her vast knowledge of resources available in our area is a tremendous asset to ElderLink St. Louis. Marcia also has an impressive educational background, with an undergraduate degree from the University of Kansas and a master’s in social work degree from the George Warren Brown School of Social Work at Washington University.

“In recent years, my sister and I have helped my mother with a growing list of medical concerns, the loss of my father, and a move from Kansas City to St. Louis. I am so happy that I can share resources with and answer questions of others experiencing my family’s situation, because I can personally appreciate what a wonderful service ElderLink St. Louis offers.”