I am a graduate of McMaster University’s Geriatric Certificate Program and formerly a Minds in Motion Coordinator at the Alzheimers Society of BC. I’ve had the privilege of seeing how kind, thoughtful care can restore moments of joy and dignity for individuals with physical and cognitive challenges as well as for their partners and families.
Credentials & Certifications
- Geriatric Certificate Program GCP, McMaster University
- Health Care Attendant HCA, Douglas College (Extended Care & Advanced Dementia)
- B.A. (Arts) University of British Columbia
Professional Biography
- Caregiver Support & Education Facilitator – North Shore
- Provide Dementia Communication & Sensitivity Training – ‘My Parkgate Break’ Adult Day Program
- Expressive Arts for Dementia Instructor & former Docent Vancouver Art Gallery – Family Programs
- Minds in Motion Coordinator, Alzheimers Society BC – Social & Fitness Program designed for persons with early to moderate Dementia – Richmond, Vancouver, Tri-Cities
Professional Workshops & Training
- First Aid & CPR
- Montessori Methods for Dementia – Vancouver, BC
- HELP – Hospital Elder Life Program (Preventing delirium in older adults) – Toronto, ON
- Geriatric Assessment & Training Conference – Hamilton ON
- Art & Spirituality Workshop Training – West Vancouver, BC