Dementia Series Learning Opportunities

 

Dementia Series  Learning Opportunities

Why Art and Music Work So well! All Saints “After Dark”      Southern Shores How do we get There from Here ? Holy Redeemer               Kitty Hawk Caring for People  Living with Alzheimers and        related dementias College of the Albemarle       Downtown Manteo AFA ~ Person Centered Care Dare County Center           Manteo Building a Dementia        Capable Community        Special Guest Sheila Davies Outer Banks Presbyterian Church Kill Devil Hills

Gail Sonnesso, MS, QDCS, founder and executive director of GEM Adult Day Services, Inc. has worked directly with people living with dementia for over 30 years first in her role as ac­tivity director  at a skilled nursing facility and as executive director of GEM. Gail holds a masters in Rehabilitation Studies has completed a certificate course in Geriatric Care Man­agement. Gail  has logged many hours of training with Teepa Snow, nationally recognized dementia Trainer and is a member of the Dementia Care Professionals of America. Gail has completed certification as a Qualified Dementia Care Specialist with the Alzheimers Founda­tion of America.