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Blaine taught for over 35 years at Bucks County Community College and headed his own marketing firm that assisted small- and mid-sized businesses. Upon retirement, he took a new job title: CEO (Chief Encouragement Officer). As such, he is active in community organizations including Asheville SCORE and the Small Business Center at A-B Tech, aw well as several local theaters. In addition, he hosts the BLAINESWORLD podcast; publishes the BLAINESWORLD blog; and writes a humor column for THE FAIRVIEW TOWN CRIER. Blaine now resides with his beautiful wife Cynthia and amazing cat Kismet in Fairview, North Carolina. Sr Vice President ◄ Back to Members | Blaine Greenfield Board Member Volunteer | Board Member, Senior Vice President & Compliance Officer Blaine taught for over 35 years at Bucks County Community College and headed his own marketing firm that assisted small- and mid-sized businesses. Six years ago, he took a new job title: “Rewirement” Expert-in-Training. As such, he continues to teach on a part-time basis, but he is also active in several community organizations- including SCORE, SART and Lessons in Leadership. He publishes an online newsletter, BLAINESWORLD . Blaine now resides with his wife in Asheville, North Carolina.

Jeannine Forrest, Ph.D., RN, CHPN, President & CEO of Through the Forrest, LLC has focused her clinical practice, education, and research. Advisory Council ◄ Back to Members | Jeannine Forrest PhD RN Advisory Council Jeannine Forrest, Ph.D., RN, President & CEO of Through the Forrest, LLC has focused her clinical practice, education, and research in the care of older adults in the areas of dementia, palliative, and end-of-life care. Served as a faculty member at the University of Illinois at Chicago and Rush University. Held Board positions for the Illinois Hospice & Palliative Care Organization and Chicago End-of-Life Care Coalition. Provided palliative consultation for the World Health Organization in China. Author of journal articles and book chapters on pain and geriatric related issues. Collaborated with the Alzheimer’s Association studying outcomes of comfort-focused care for residents with advanced dementia in nursing homes. Holds a Fellowship in the Institute of Medicine of Chicago. Mentored hospice and nursing home programs in the Chicago Metropolitan area in their quest to provide excellence in dementia-related care. A stakeholder on the Alzheimer’s Disease Advisory Committee for Illinois. Starting in October 2014, Dr. Forrest launched an independent consulting service, “Dementia Coach On-Call .” This venture offers expert guidance and education to individuals and organizations committed to sensitivity and competent care for persons with Alzheimer’s disease and all other forms of dementia. As Chairperson, Dr. Forrest is a paid Dementia Society of America part-time independent contractor tasked with managing the volunteer activities of the Advisory Council, as well as performing other pertinent work on behalf of the organization.

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Watch videos about Dementia & brain health on our website. Permission to use this material was granted by TBH which reserves all rights to the material. Anchor 2 Videos & Publications Watch a message from our President and Founder. Dementia 101 See us in Money Magazine See us in People Now Anchor 1 Click to view and download. Must have Adobe Acrobat Viewer installed. Click to view and download. Must have Adobe Acrobat Viewer installed. Click to view and download. Must have Adobe Acrobat Viewer installed. Click to view and download. Must have Adobe Acrobat Viewer installed. Click to view and download. Must have Adobe Acrobat Viewer installed. Videos About Dementia & Brain Health The Dementia Society of America expresses its greatest gratitude to Trinity Brain Health (TBH) for granting us our North American distribution rights. Global partnerships like ours help enhance Dementia and Brain Health awareness around the world, as Dementia has no geopolitical, social or economic boundaries. The nine videos above were created by TBH, through the NEIL Programme at the Institute of Neuroscience with support from GENIO. © 2014 The Provost, Fellows, Foundations Scholars, and the Other Members of Board, of the College of the Holy and Undivided Trinity Of Queen Elizabeth, near Dublin. Permission to use this material was granted by TBH which reserves all rights in the material. Click Here to Watch More Videos on YouTube Click to view and download. Must have Adobe Acrobat Viewer installed. Click to view and download. Must have Adobe Acrobat Viewer installed. Click to view and download. Must have Adobe Acrobat Viewer installed. Profile Picture Icon for use on social media. Go back to Education | Click Here

3ad7e0ce-ea44-4c04-a6b6-0e2d2e04bef6 Blog Author ◄ Back to Authors | Michael Trayford DACNB Dr. Michael Trayford is a Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist and Founder of APEX Brain Centers in Asheville, NC. Originally from Long Island, NY, Dr. Trayford has amassed over 17 years in clinical practice and over 2 decades studying the amazing human brain. His vision is to help folks everywhere with his trademark-dedication to helping them “Build a Better Brain, Live a Better Life,” before it’s too late. He has developed a leading-edge clinical brain training boot camp that serves individuals from around the country every week with a combination of evidence-based neurological testing and intervention modalities. In clinical practice he specializes in helping those suffering from brain injury and memory loss, as well as those looking to elevate their level of human performance. Privately, he loves spending time in the outdoors with his family, and serving his local and international community through work with organizations like Rotary International, among others. He is also a part-time instructor for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of North Carolina in Asheville, where he helps boomers and seniors from far and wide.

Helping families facing Alzheimer's disease, Vascular Dementia, Lewy Body, FTD, MCI, and more through education, research, and life enrichment. Dementia Society of America Thank you for being a valued partner in our mission of awareness and education. Dementia Society of America 50 Bulk The Big Umbrella SKU# DSA50TBU1A Dementia Society of America ® is a federally registered trademark. Dementia Society of America Advocate Partner Box SKU# DSAAPB1A Dementia Society of America ® is a federally registered trademark. The information below is for the TDAP Workshop Program Only for Authorized Advisors, Attorneys, and others with Preauthorized Access Order additional seminar handouts/materials; complete our contact form. Download the TDAP, 45-minute version, Workshop Participant Guide as an additional/optional handout, click here . Please click here to download materials for compliance review by your carrier/agency. D o not publicly distribute these P DFs. Consumer Direct Mail Optout (not DSA page) Page Updated 11/11/24 2:55pm ET

Our award program's objective is to enhance the quality of life for people with Dementia and their care partners. Ginny Gives Awards Ginny Gives®, named in honor of Ginny J., a vivacious woman known for her warm ways and never-ending smile, is a set of life-enrichment programs and initiatives of the Dementia Society of America (DSA). Ginny's journey through her Dementia while maintaining an effervescent smile always inspired her family, caregivers, friends, and even passersby and the inspiration for the Dementia Society of America itself. See the video here: The objective of our Awards Program is to enhance the quality of life for those living with Dementia, their care partners, and the public at large by providing recognition for programs and activities delivered chiefly, but not exclusively, by nonprofit organizations within the Dementia community, primarily in these categories: Music, Graphic Arts, Dance/Movement, Touch/Sensory Stimulation, and more. Links: 2025 Award Program Terms and Conditions Updated 9-22-25 2025 Award Application If you have any questions, please go to our contact page here .

Development of geriatric psychiatry clinical service, and provide clinical consultations and treatment to this population within Atrius Healthcare. President ◄ Back to Members | Kevin Jameson Founder Salaried CEO | Volunteer Board Member & Chairman Business Executive. Starting as a young entrepreneur from the age of 18, and having launched several start-up businesses in the security industry, Mr. Jameson carried on his career as a sales and marketing executive, which has included over 35 years with major corporate divisions of ADT, BOSCH, and Honeywell International. Author, singer, inventor, and patent holder, Kevin has traveled to Europe, Asia, India, Australia, the Middle East, Africa, South and Central America, and throughout North America to see how the world really lives. Kevin also has a personal story and connection to Dementia. His first wife, Ginny, together for 32 years, died from Dementia, and thus he leads the fight against all forms with thoughts, words, and deeds. In 2016, Jameson was awarded a Doctorate of Public Service, Honoris Causa (DrHC) for his life's work, by his alma mater. His establishment of the Dementia Society is a mission in the making. Mr. Jameson also served on the Board of the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce . Media/Mentions for Mr. Jameson: National Costco Connection Magazine People Magazine Money Magazine Twin Cities PBS NextAvenue Giving Tomorrow Magazine Local Markets Philadelphia WHYY NPR Lehigh Valley WFMZ TV Lehigh Valley WFMZ TV-2 Washington, DC Pacifica Broadcasting Other Musicians On Call Brain Research Foundation Security Business Magazine

Consider joining a trial if you are living with a form of Dementia or wish to participate as a healthy control subject. Dementia Clinical Trials Clinical trials are an important feature of the commercial drug discovery and disease intervention process. Consider joining a trial if you are living with a form of Dementia and meet the trial's criteria, or if you wish to participate as a healthy control subject. Important Notice: Dementia Society of America (DSA) does not provide medical advice. The contents are for informational purposes only and are not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. The links below will open websites in a separate web browser page, so you can keep your place here. ClinicalTrials.gov- Clinical Drug Trials Database Comprehensive service of the U.S. National Institutes of Health. Dementia Clinical Trials for Healthy Volunteers in the U.S. This PDF file was compiled from the ClinicalTrials.gov website on September 18th, 2017, to provide a useful tool to find over 90 trials currently recruiting healthy participants as control subjects. Please follow the links provided within the document to obtain more information on specific clinical trials. CenterWatch- Dementia Clinical Drug Trials Database Search to find trials in your area, and sign-up for email alerts. Antidote.me- Dementia Clinical Drug Trials Database Search trials that match your age, location, health need and more.

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Better Brain Nation, and its semi-annual magazine, is one of the many Dementia Society of America brain health initiatives. Better Brain Nation ® GET THE LATEST ISSUE IN YOUR MAILBOX to our magazine (each issue a $19.95 value). Complimentary issues are sent to supporters, partners, and friends of the Dementia Society. This science-based magazine has simple and actionable ideas to help you and your loved ones "build a better brain" for life! CLICK TO REQUEST LATEST PRINT ISSUE Click on the cover below to open and read online, download, or share Better Brain Nation® Magazine, flipbook-style. Know More, Do More, Be More™ Request Latest Issue Your Full Name Company (If Applicable) Email Double-Check and Re-Enter Email Phone Number Is Number Above Mobile #? How Did You Learn About Magazine? Street Address (Inc Apt, etc.) City/Town State/Province ZIP/Postal Code Optional Comment FORM D-051524 Submit Thanks for submitting! Anchor 1