Brookline's Ailene Gerhardt Is Advocate For Patients, Senior Educator

BROOKLINE, MA — Without community leaders, Brookline, MA wouldn’t hum along nearly as smoothly as it does. We’d miss their contributions in big and small ways.

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize these often unsung community leaders and celebrate their contributions.

This submission comes from Ailene Gerhardt, a Brookline, MA reader who nominated Ailene Gerhardt.

How do you know the community leader?

Independent board-certified patient advocate and solo aging educator

Why do you believe the community leader should be recognized or honored?

This individual works nationally to amplify the patient voice in healthcare settings and offers important community education talks and events, many with a focus on solo agers.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the community hero?

She is working very hard to impact the lives of many.

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Know a community leader who deserves a shout-out?

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