If you are dealing with a loved one who is showing signs of dementia or has been diagnosed with cognitive impairment, this podcast is for you. Ann Dobbins is the owner and founder of Memory Matters. Her work focuses on working with families and individuals who are living with dementia. Ann’s approach to the work that she does is about treating and supporting the entire family as a unit, not separating the person with dementia from their loved ones in the care that she provides. You will find this interview to be comforting and helpful.
Ann Dobbins has been a registered nurse for over 25 years and holds degree in Psychology. Ann’s nursing experience spans the full continuum of care and includes teaching theory and clinical skills to health care providers. Over the past 15 years Ann has focused on the health needs of seniors and In March 2009 Ann turned her attention to what she believed to be a greatly under-serviced population and founded Memory Matters. Memory Matters provides one to one, Cognitive Stimulation Therapy to individuals experiencing varying degrees of cognitive change. In addition to the 1 to 1 offering, Ann provides, consultation and training to those supporting others with cognitive impairment.
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