The Aevus Group

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Bio of the Founder

Abbey Dykhouse, LCSW, MSW

​Elder Care Manager

Hi, I’m Abbey, and I have been an advocate for empowering older adults in the Bay Area for over 10 years. When I recognized a need for how aging is viewed in our society, I turned my passion for elder advocacy into a career.

I’ve worked for two non-profit companies in the Bay Area to thread together resources and agencies to create a more expansive system that provides wrap-around care. From 2015-2017, I worked closely with the World Health Organization to create a more comprehensive blueprint for age-friendly cities.

As a Social Worker, I believe knowledge is power and will help tailor a care plan for you, a loved one, or your family to lay out all your options. I also have experience working with end-stage patients. I’m an expert in providing resources and assisting families to address specific needs. You can reach me at abbey@aevusgroup.com.

Education
Bachelors Degree in Psychology – UC Berkeley
Masters Degree in Social Work (emphasis in Aging) – UC Berkeley

Abbey

Lulu Sun, MS

​Elder Care Manager

Lulu has a background in engineering consulting and construction management, and is also a super mom. With her exceptional ability to juggle both professional and personal responsibilities, she is a true expert in multi-tasking and management. Her experience in navigating complex projects and balancing the demands of everyday life has honed her ability to stay organized, prioritize tasks, and adapt to changing circumstances. Her unique combination of professional expertise and personal resilience makes her a great resource for helping families find efficient solutions for their caring needs. Lulu is also fluent in Mandarin.

Education
Bachelors Degree in Materials Science and Engineering – UC Berkeley
Masters Degree in Materials Science and Engineering – UC Berkeley

Lulu

Mara Heifetz, MSW, ASW

Elder Care Manager

Mara is a social worker who partners with older adults and their families to navigate the emotional and practical realities of aging. She brings a steady, reflective presence to complex situations, offering guidance and support through major life transitions. Her approach is informed by her background as a history professor and by a deep respect for the personal stories that shape each life.

Her work is guided by the recognition that, even amid loss, the later years can offer new forms of meaning, connection, and growth. She is particularly interested in the intersection of aging and mental health. Mara also speaks German.

Education

Masters Degree in Social Work - California State University East Bay
PhD in History - New York University
Bachelors Degree in History - UC Berkeley

Mara

Claire Waterman

Elder Care Manager

Claire is dedicated to ensuring every client receives personalized, compassionate support throughout their care journey. She takes pride in building strong relationships, maintaining clear communication, and making complex care processes feel simple, approachable, and human.

Born and raised on the San Francisco Peninsula, Claire has always been passionate about helping others. Before joining Aevus Group, she worked in case management with incarcerated women at the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department, an experience that deepened her commitment to empathy and advocacy in care.

Education
Bachelors Degree in Sociology - University of San Francisco

Claire

Andrea Snow

Executive Administrative Assistant

Andrea is our office extraordinaire, a true master of all things administrative. With her exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, she ensures that everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.

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Andrea Snow

Executive Administrative Assistant

Andrea is our office extraordinaire, a true master of all things administrative. With her exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, she ensures that everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.

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Testimonials

See what current and past clients are saying about Abbey and The Aevus Group

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Mariam- Oakland

“I am so thankful we hired Abbey”

My family situation would have been so much more stressful and traumatic without Abbey. We hired her when my mother fell and hit her head landing her in the hospital. She helped us understand the rehab process and what our options were moving forward.

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Dylan- San Francisco

“Great advocate to have on your team”

Abbey manages my brother’s care team. We hired her on to help us with interviewing and helping select caregivers and we have kept her on ever since. She really looks after everyone to make sure my brother and caregivers are all happy. She finds things that need attention that we never would have thought of! Its nice to have a professional helping us manage a challenging situation.

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Danielle- San Ramon

“She held my hand through it all”

When my father was diagnosed with 6 months or less to live, I didn’t know what to do or what need to be done. I desperately needed help. Abbey was referred to me by a close friend and she swiftly came in and held my hand (literally and figuratively) for the last 4 months of my fathers life. She recommended all the appropriate steps be taken, like make sure my fathers will was updated with his final wishes, she helped me become his Power of Attorney so I could make decisions on behalf of him when it was time, and she even helped me find someone to come in and give him massages, cut his toe nails and give him a haircut when he was on hospice! She made an unbearable burden feel doable. I am forever grateful for her for being there for me.

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Bertie- Orinda

“Abbey helped my family understand my final wishes”

I am a 92 year old who was diagnosed with terminal cancer last year. I have chosen not to pursue treatment and people that I love dearly are having a hard time with this. I brought Abbey on to have her professional expertise on dealing with delicate situations like these. She helped me have very difficult conversations and was able to be there for everyone who had questions. She is also helping educate me and my family on our options in the last few months of my life. I did not like my hospice care team that was assigned to me from my doctors office and Abbey helped me find another company that fits me and my final wishes.