As one of America’s leading educators on dementia, Teepa has developed a dementia care philosophy reflective of her education, work experience, medical research, and first hand caregiving experiences. She is a graduate of Duke University, and received her MS degree from the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. As an Occupational Therapist with over 30 years of experience in geriatrics, she has worked as the OT Director in a head injury facility, a clinical specialist in geriatrics for a Veteran’s Administration Medical Center, and a Restorative Care Coordinator for a long term care facility. Her hands on caregiving experiences include providing direct care in home health, assisted living, long term care, and rehabilitation settings. Teepa also served as the Director of Education and Lead Trainer for the Eastern N.C. Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, and as a clinical associate professor at UNC’s School of Medicine, Program on Aging. Teepa’s teaching style integrates facts about the brain and what happens to someone when doing, thinking, reasoning, or processing becomes different or difficult. Her teaching style is unique, entertaining, and energetic, even when watching online. Completing online training is first step in laying a strong foundation for continued learning. Teepa’s training organization, Positive Approach LLC, provides in person training and consulting to healthcare professionals and families with the goal of helping them grow their dementia care awareness, knowledge, and skill in order to improve quality of life for people living with dementia.
Ashwin Choithramani
Director of Marketing
Ashwin is CareAcademy's Director of Marketing. Having joined the team in March 2020 he has 4 years working with the CareAcademy team sharing the mission and vision of CareAcademy to care companies that are looking to enhance their training processes, drive recruitment and retention and improve health outcomes.
Webinar Details
Thursday-October 3, 2024 3:00 pm
EST
OverviewOur physical and social environments impact every aspect of our behavior, and it has an even stronger influence on an individual living with dementia. This session will explore the role that the environment has on the person’s ability to participate actively in life, as well as its impact on challenging situations. Emphasis will be placed on helping care partners recognize the role that the physical and social environments play in triggering both positive and less positive interactions. The need to readjust and make changes to the environment as the condition progresses and the person’s abilities and interests change will be emphasized, as well.
