Meet Simona

A smiling woman in a floral dress overlooking the Santorini caldera and white buildings of Imerovigli, Greece.
A smiling woman in a floral dress overlooking the Santorini caldera and white buildings of Imerovigli, Greece.

Simona did not enter home care from a clinical background.

Her path began with a belief.

Her grandfather lived to 98 years old.

Not only did he live long, he lived fully.

He remained active, engaged, and independent well into his later years. Even when he had access to a car and a driver, he chose to walk. The driver would follow alongside him, because for him, independence was not something to give up

An elderly man in a pinstripe suit holding a plate of food at a catered buffet event.
An elderly man in a pinstripe suit holding a plate of food at a catered buffet event.
A smiling woman hugging an elderly man wearing a white yarmulke at a family gathering.
A smiling woman hugging an elderly man wearing a white yarmulke at a family gathering.

He continued working as a business consultant, solving problems and staying mentally engaged. In his final years, he was still writing, completing a book about the Holocaust that his family would later publish.

At home, he lived on his own. While he had light support, he did not stop participating in life. When something became difficult, he looked for solutions. If his body needed support, he found tools to help him keep going.

He did not give up his independence. He adapted to protect it.

The Perspective It Created

That experience shaped how Simona sees aging. She saw firsthand that growing older does not mean stepping away from life. It means continuing to live, with the right support in place.

The Creation of Blue Palm Care

Blue Palm Care was built on that understanding. It is not just about helping someone with daily tasks. It is about helping them continue to live in a way that feels familiar, meaningful, and dignified.

What Drives

Simona

Independence is not something that should be taken away.
It is something that should be supported, protected, and extended for as long as possible.

Meet Benji

Benji is Simona's beloved four-legged sidekick and an honorary member of the Blue Palm Care family. Known for his friendly personality and wagging tail, Benji loves meeting new people, going for walks, and brightening everyone's day with his playful spirit.

A fluffy black and white Sheepadoodle dog sitting on a tiled floor in a bright home interior.
A fluffy black and white Sheepadoodle dog sitting on a tiled floor in a bright home interior.

Her Professional Background

Simona Gamarnik brings a background in corporate technology, where she managed complex systems and teams across industries.

That experience shaped her ability to build structure, respond quickly, and create reliable systems of communication.

Professional headshot of a smiling woman with curly hair wearing a blue blazer and white shirt.
Professional headshot of a smiling woman with curly hair wearing a blue blazer and white shirt.