Alzheimer's

I have over 8 years of experience working with caregivers, families and people living with Alzheimer's disease and dementia. From processing the complicated grief to developing plans of action to address behaviors, I have been able to successfully help family navigate this difficult disease.

I hold a special interest in providing psychiatric care to the aging population, particularly those affected by Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. My experience has equipped me with the knowledge to address the complex mental health needs that often accompany aging and neurocognitive disorders. I am dedicated to creating individualized treatment plans that alleviate symptoms, improve quality of life, and support both patients and their caregivers through this challenging journey.

depression due to a loss of independence, anxiety, caregiver stress

I have worked with Dementia patients and caregivers for over 20 years in various job roles. My grandmother, grandfather, & father all had Dementia. I will help caregivers with dealing with anticipatory grief, dealing with day to day life and also how to see the person underneath the disease. For patients with Dementia, I will give them a safe place to process their feelings while helping them with the depression and anxiety that often comes with Dementia.

I specialize in Alzheimer's and dementia after working in the aging field for several years. I work with both individuals with memory loss and individuals caring for someone with memory loss. Someone with Alzheimer's or dementia can still participate in therapy in the early stages and I am to be a support and encouraging force during many unknowns.

I am a Master's leveled Social Worker with a Clinical and Macro specialty as well as a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, I also earned a Graduate Certificate in Gerontology. I have 13 years of experience in providing individual psychotherapy, group therapy, assessments and interventions aimed at improving your overall mental health and/or challenges in maintaining recovery from substance abuse.

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia takes a village. Navigating the network of medical, financial, and support services can be a full-time job. The emotional challenges of day-to-day care can take you to the breaking point. I can be the part of your loved one’s support system that is there to focus on your wellness. I’ve been where you are and can provide authentic empathy and a guiding heart and hand through this time of need.

An Alzheimer's Disease or related dementia diagnosis can be heartbreaking for both the Caregiver and the person living with dementia. There is a long road of uncertainty ahead. You are never prepared for this. It may appear like the perosn living with dementia is no longer there. They might not be speaking, moving or participating in things like they used to. There is still hope for them to connect. This is where art therapy can help someone express and process their life using art supplies.

I've cared for people who have Alzheimer's and Dementia, in their homes, focusing on empowering them to live lives that matter. I've developed close relationships with them so that I can understand how to best support them in memory loss, confusion, anxiety and emotional distress. I've also worked with loved ones caring for them at home, supporting them in their own self care and stress management.

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For more than 15 years, I have conducted research related to dementia, and have worked with clients coping with a dementia diagnosis (either their own or a loved one's). I have a deep understanding of the challenging behaviors associated with dementia and how to manage them, as well as techniques to decrease caregiver stress.