Dave Santoro
Director of Rehabilitation
Ashler Village, an affiliate of Masonicare
Wallingford, Conn.

Reason You Work in Aging Services:
I work in this area because I strongly believe that a person has the right to be as independent as possible for as long as possible. I feel that you can gain so much insight and knowledge from working with this population and have been often inspired by the travels and occupations of people that I have met along the way.

Hidden Talent:
I can list the President of the United States in order from the beginning.

First Job:
working in the dietary department of a 200-bed skilled nursing facility. I also worked in housekeeping, laundry, maintenance and nursing in that facility. It really paved my understanding of wanting to work in the geriatric field.

Inspiration:
My parents.

Theme Song:
"With a Little Help From My Friends" - The Beatles