Laura Wayman
Gerontologist, Author, Consultant
AZ, USLaura Wayman, “The Dementia Whisperer”, is a leading-edge dementia care expert who delivers high-energy keynote presentations that challenge audiences to raise their dementia-awareness and pay attention to what matters most in all aspects of senior care and in life.
Laura Wayman, The Dementia Whisperer, holds an associate in arts degree in gerontology, is a world renowned professional dementia care consultant; the CEO and founder of an innovative training/consulting organization, The Dementia Whisperers, Inc., a sought-after speaker on dementia care and issues of aging and is a highly proclaimed author of two best selling books on dementia care published by Johns Hopkins University Press. She has over twenty years of experience in, and a strong dedication to, quality aging and providing a more meaningful caregiving experience. Her expertise and insight into the challenges faced by family and professional caregivers on a daily basis has proven to be a priceless source of comfort and support to those who have read her books, heard her speak or attended her many engaging trainings, seminars or workshops across the country. Ms. Wayman is our guide in a universe as topsy-turvy as Alice in Wonderland and inverted as The Twilight Zone. Family and professional caregivers will be relieved to discover virtually every situation they encounter is addressed in some fashion. Importantly, Laura distills the rationale behind her approach in such clear and logical fashion that caregivers will learn to refine and trust their instincts when new challenges arise.
Laura Wayman, The Dementia Whisperer, holds an associate in arts degree in gerontology, is a world renowned professional dementia care consultant; the CEO and founder of an innovative training/consulting organization, The Dementia Whisperers, Inc., a sought-after speaker on dementia care and issues of aging and is a highly proclaimed author of two best selling books on dementia care published by Johns Hopkins University Press. She has over twenty years of experience in, and a strong dedication to, quality aging and providing a more meaningful caregiving experience. Her expertise and insight into the challenges faced by family and professional caregivers on a daily basis has proven to be a priceless source of comfort and support to those who have read her books, heard her speak or attended her many engaging trainings, seminars or workshops across the country. Ms. Wayman is our guide in a universe as topsy-turvy as Alice in Wonderland and inverted as The Twilight Zone. Family and professional caregivers will be relieved to discover virtually every situation they encounter is addressed in some fashion. Importantly, Laura distills the rationale behind her approach in such clear and logical fashion that caregivers will learn to refine and trust their instincts when new challenges arise.
Transforming The Dementia Care Experience
Many of us want to improve the care we provide to our loved ones, residents, clients and patients, as well as develop better dementia-aware support and outreach for individuals living within our local service areas whom are suffering from the multitude of causes of loss of normal brain function and dementia.
Yet we still remain unsure how to set about improving existing care programs and day to day community contact and interactions. The complex mix of emotional challenges and...
Raising Dementia Awareness Worldwide
This program is perfect for:
- This presentation will illustrate for the participants an essential perspective and approach to communication with people suffering from Alzheimer's type dementia, as well as other forms of dementia, along with the awareness of the importance of self-care for the provider, and how stress can interfere with the communication and care process.
- . The hands-on...
Does My Mom Have Dementia?
Supporting Working Caregivers in a Dementia-Affected World The Hidden Toll Eldercare Is Taking on Today’s Workforce .
Format: Keynote, Breakout, Lunch and Learn
This program is perfect for:
- All workplaces of any size-This presentation explores the growing need to support employees who are balancing work with eldercare responsibilities, especially dementia care, and the impact this has on the workplace.
The audience will leave with:
How caregiving for aging parents affects productivity...
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