Experience

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  Tutera senior living and health care

  Jan 2011 - Apr 2018

  Director of Life Enrichment for Tutera's 40+ senior living communities across the country, 11 offering memory care programming. Specialized in memory care education and staff facilitation programs; oversaw implementation of these services, working with communities to support seniors through social engagement. Developed holistic programs for memory care services; trained and coordinated staff in the daily delivery of recreation and wellness programs. Facilitated groups, education and training for care partners, family members. Expanded community partnerships in support of specialized dementia care services.

  • National Director of Life Enrichment

    Jul 2014 - Apr 2018

  • Memory Care Program Director

    Jan 2011 - Jul 2014
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  National council of certified dementia practitioners

  Jul 2013 - now

  Alzheimer's disease and dementia care trainer

  Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer with the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners, an organization open to all health care professionals, front line staff and First Responders who are interested in learning comprehensive dementia education; who value dementia education training; who are committed to ending abuse and neglect and who value Certified Dementia Practitioner® CDP® certification.

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  Published author

  Nov 2014 - now

  Writer

  “Through the Eyes of Dementia: A Pocket Guide to Caregiving” is for families and caregivers overwhelmed with understanding the needs of loved ones with Alzheimer’s or dementia. This book offers tips and techniques gleaned from a career of working with those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and dementia. There’s definitely a lot of information out there; but families coping with this disease don’t have the time or energy to read detailed books or sort through reams of information. I saw a great need for a simple ‘Cliff Notes’ guide to provide the essential information caregivers need most. Show less

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  Caregivers alberta

  May 2019 - now

  Director, programs and services