Advocates on AgingA physical therapist and a nutritionist, united in the same mission
We believe aging in place shouldn't be left to guesswork. Advocates on Aging pairs clinical expertise with practical, everyday guidance — so families feel prepared, and clinicians feel supported.
Stephen Stashevsky, PT, DPT, CEEAA
Stephen is a Doctor of Physical Therapy with nearly a decade of experience across home health, inpatient, and outpatient settings, with a particular focus on the geriatric population and aging in place. He has served as a Director of Rehabilitation overseeing therapy operations in an assisted living and memory care setting, and as an Assistant Professor in Indiana University's Doctoral Physical Therapy program, where he co-developed a course on Physical Therapy and Aging Practice Patterns — Geriatrics. He currently also serves as an adjunct professor at Ivy Tech Community College, teaching anatomy and physiology.
Across multiple home health agencies, Stephen has worked as a case-managing physical therapist, taught OASIS guidelines to fellow clinicians, conducted quality assessments of clinical documentation, and helped start up a home health department. That combination — hands-on clinical care plus teaching and mentorship — is the foundation for Advocates on Aging's consultation, training, and mentorship services.
- Doctorate of Physical Therapy, Indiana University (2019)
- Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, Indiana University (2015)
- Certified Exercise Expert of the Aging Adult (CEEAA), 2021
- Certificate in OASIS-E Specialist, 2024
- Basic Life Support Provider
- Licensed Physical Therapist — Indiana (primary reciprocity license state), Maine, New Hampshire
Leslie Stashevsky, Holistic Nutritionist
Leslie brings a whole-person approach to nutrition, helping aging adults and their caregivers build sustainable, practical eating habits that support energy, recovery, and overall wellness. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Holistic Nutrition from Purdue Global and is currently pursuing her Master's degree in Dietetics at Ball State University.
Leslie's guidance is general wellness and holistic nutrition education. It is not medical nutrition therapy and is not a substitute for care from a Registered Dietitian or physician.
- Bachelor's degree in Holistic Nutrition, Purdue Global
- Master's candidate in Dietetics, Ball State University
Our mission
To make aging in place safer and less overwhelming — for the families living it and the clinicians supporting it — by combining hands-on clinical expertise, practical caregiving wisdom, and whole-person nutrition guidance in one place.
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