Business Genre
Presentations(s) Expertise
Job Title & Responsibilities:
- Owner/Founder. Responsible for business operations, community outreach and education, staff development.
Topic Title & Objective Line:
- Dementia Types – A common misconception is that Dementia is a solitary diagnosis and falls under one description. Dementia Types explores the four major dementia types, symptoms and interventions.
- I’m the Power of Attorney – Now What? Being appointed as agent under the Power of Attorney is an important role. But, what are some common issues that come up when you are making decisions for another person? Do you really know what they want, and how do find out before you pay the bills or pull the plug?
- Drug Use Among Older Adults – Recreational drug use can lead to drug addiction at any age. What does drug addiction look like for older, adults? Why our seniors are prime candidates for drug abuse? What can you do to help? Learn about trends and interventions for drug use and how to intervene.
- Retirement Reimagined – In a time where we continue to live longer and live healthier lives, it is time to reconsider what retirement and aging really means and how to break free from those stereotypes to live our best lives.
Presentation Style :
- Facilitator: yes
- Teacher: yes
Audience Preference:
- Small group (under 50) : yes
- Medium group (50 to 100) : yes
Relevance & Professional Development
- Education: Master’s in Gerontology
- Background & Experience: Business owner; Social Work; Care Coordination
- Teaching Experience: Fmr. Adjunct Professor, Aurora University
Certifications - Dementia Friendly Training; Senior Living Training Certificate
Do you offer CEUs? Yes
Fun facts about speaker
- Became interested in aging as a child through a school project on taste and aging.
