Pamela J. Brumbaugh, LSW, CDP, CADDCT, & Director of Client Services
Pam is a licensed social worker and is a Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) and a Certified Dementia Practitioner trainer. During her career, she has worked with countless families in various arenas. She has been using her compassion, knowledge and skills at Brumbaugh Law Firm since 2015. She understands that those who come to the firm may be overwhelmed caring for a loved one and she offers guidance and support.
Pam leads the long term care team and works closely with families dealing Alzheimer’s, dementia or other types of debilitating illnesses seeking long term care and Medicaid to provide a range of services, including: 1) short term counseling and guidance regarding long term care options; 2) assistance in applying for Medicaid including reviewing documents to determine if they will comply with Medicaid rules, assisting with strategy, and working with Medicaid caseworkers; and 3) care management and navigation services. Pam is knowledgeable of the community and can assist families as they navigate the myriad of community services.
Pam is an active member of the local Financial Abuse Task Forces and the Bridge Network (a group of long term care organizations ).
Previously, Pam served as: Executive Director of United Way of Erie County Victim Assistance Director for the Erie County Prosecutor’s Office to assist victims of crime navigating the criminal justice system; social worker for Safe Harbor Domestic Violence Shelter assisting victims of violence; and, social worker/discharge planner for Fisher Titus Hospital and Norwalk Memorial Home. Pam has a Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Bowling Green State University and a Masters in Nonprofit Management and Leadership from Cleveland State University. Pam is an active Rotarian with the Sandusky Rotary Club and is a Community Educator for the NW Ohio Alzheimer’s Association. She is a life-long resident of Sandusky. She and Michael have 2 daughters, Deidre Windau and Amanda Fitzthum. Amanda also works at the Firm.

