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Gary Kozick is the sole proprietor of Gary Kozick Elder Care Solutions, L.L.C. providing eldercare consultation and geriatric care management for families and older adults. Advisory Council ◄ Back to Members | Gary Kozick LCSW Advisory Council Gary Kozick is the sole proprietor of Gary Kozick Elder Care Solutions, L.L.C. providing eldercare consultation and geriatric care management for families and older adults. Gary has over 40 years of experience in healthcare, mental health, and working with older adults in settings such as home care, assisted living communities, personal care facilities, skilled nursing facilities, and outpatient mental health/private practice. Gary also knows about dementia from a personal perspective having a 10-year relationship in dealing with his father’s Alzheimer’s disease, and his decline that ultimately leads to his father’s death 4 years ago. Gary Kozick is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker having received a Master of Social Work degree from Adelphi University. He is also a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers, and the National Association of Social Work. Mr. Kozick is a paid Dementia Society of America part-time independent contractor, tasked with managing certain association liaison activities, as well as performing other pertinent work on behalf of the organization.

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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.

Rachel Wiley, MS, OTR/L, CDP is an occupational therapist and the founder and owner of Day By Day Home Therapy. Advisory Council ◄ Back to Members | Rachel Wiley MS OTR L CDP Advisory Council Rachel Wiley, MS, OTR/L, CDP is an occupational therapist and the founder and owner of Day By Day Home Therapy . Rachel has been adjunct faculty in the occupational therapy departments at Thomas Jefferson University and Temple University. She also worked previously as the occupational therapist and Dementia Service Coordinator for the Pew Charitable Trust Grant with Jefferson Elder Care. Rachel is certified in Skills2Care® for caregivers of individuals with dementia and LSVT BIG for Parkinson's Disease. Rachel is also has an older adult NBCOT practice area of emphasis. She is a certified master trainer of Skills2Care® through Jefferson Elder Care and trains occupational therapists from around the country in the Skills2Care® program. She had the privilege of presenting at the Alzheimer's Association conferences in Pennsylvania and Delaware and was featured in a Philadelphia Inquirer article in 2017. Rachel attended Penn State University for her Bachelor's in Rehabilitation and Human Services and minor in Psychology and attended Thomas Jefferson University for her Master's in Occupational Therapy. She served as the Gerontology Chair for the Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association's District V Board. Rachel has been working with individuals with dementia for over 10 years.

Kim Dolan is a Certified Music Therapist, Neurologic Music Therapist, and Holistic Wellness Advocate serving Kington, ON, and the area. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology and a Masters of Music Therapy (MMT) from Wilfrid Laurier University. Advisory Council ◄ Back to Members | Kimberly Dolan MT-BC Advisory Council Kim is a Certified Music Therapist, Neurologic Music Therapist, and Holistic Wellness Advocate serving Kington, ON, and the area. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology and a Masters of Music Therapy (MMT) from Wilfrid Laurier University and is currently working towards becoming a Registered Psychotherapist. Her main instrument is the voice with additional training on guitar and piano. I believe deeply that everyone deserves to live a fulfilled and healthy life. I'm passionate about creating inclusive and supportive spaces in which you can process, explore, express, and thrive. If you are seeking support please reach out, I look forward to embarking together on your wellness journey!

Lilly Roth is a paralegal with Antheil, Maslow & MacMinn, LLP, specializing in corporate governance, nonprofit compliance, and real estate law. Board Member ◄ Back to Members | Lilly Roth Board Member Lilly Roth is a paralegal with Antheil, Maslow & MacMinn, LLP, specializing in corporate governance, nonprofit compliance, and real estate law.

Tami Anastasia is a Dementia consultant, educator and speaker. She is the author of Essential Strategies for the Dementia Caregiver: Learning to PACE Yourself. Tami holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling, a Certificate in Gerontology, and a Certificate in End of Life. For more than 30 years, Tami has provided counseling services, dementia guidance, emotional support, and care strategies to family and professional dementia caregivers. Advisory Council ◄ Back to Members | Tami Anastasia MA Advisory Council Tami Anastasia is a dementia consultant, educator and speaker. She is the author of Essential Strategies for the Dementia Caregiver: Learning to PACE Yourself . Tami holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling, a Certificate in Gerontology, and a Certificate in End of Life. For more than 30 years, Tami has provided counseling services, dementia guidance, emotional support, and care strategies to family and professional dementia caregivers. In addition to her private practice, Tami facilitates several dementia caregiver support groups and has partnered with agencies throughout California to conduct educational workshops, trainings, and webinars. Tami is a sought-after speaker, frequently presenting before audiences at professional meetings, senior retirement centers, memory care and assisted living communities, health and wellness conferences, local colleges and universities, and public health organizations. Tami has been a guest on local television, radio shows and podcasts and has published several articles on dementia and health-related topics. https://tamianastasia.com/

Jeff Moyers is Vice President and Senior Relationship Strategist at PNC Wealth Management, in Princeton, NJ. Board Member ◄ Back to Members | Jeff Moyers CFP Board Member Volunteer, Board Member, Treasurer M. Jeffrey Moyers is Investment Manager at Roffman Miller Associates Inc., Philadelphia, PA.

Vanessa Wright Adams is a native New Yorker, born and raised in Brooklyn with strong family ties to the Carolinas, particularly central South Carolina Advisory Council ◄ Back to Members | Vanessa Adams Advisory Council Vanessa Wright Adams is a native New Yorker, born and raised in Brooklyn with strong family ties to the Carolinas, particularly central South Carolina. A proud Alum from the University of South Carolina, she is a big fan of SEC Football. Vanessa relocated to Scottsdale, Arizona in 2006. Most of her professional life was spent in the travel and tourism industry working in various roles for a global airline but never as a flight attendant. She enjoys travel and has been to 6 out of 7 continents and because she does not like the cold she may take a pass on Antarctica. Currently, Vanessa is an independent Human Resource Contractor working for a popular tech company in Scottsdale, Arizona and a growing insurance services company in Ft. Washington, Pennsylvania. Vanessa enjoys her family & friends and has a passion for helping others. She is committed to advancing awareness about dementia. She is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated which is an organization dedicated to public service. In her spare time when she is not caring for her mother, she loves planning and organizing trips and special events through her destination planning company, PLAN IT AZ.

Dementia Community Collaboratives™ (DCC) encourage grassroots Dementia advocacy, care, and awareness initiatives amongst interconnected businesses, professionals, nonprofits, faith-based, and civic and governmental organizations. Welcome to Dementia Aware America™ Dementia Community Collaboratives™ Dementia Community Collaboratives™ and Dementia Aware America™ encourages grassroots Dementia advocacy, care, and awareness initiatives among interconnected businesses, professionals, nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and civic and governmental organizations. - Our Mission - Promote Dementia initiatives through community-wide sector engagement. Sectors include retail, hospitality, finance, government, first responders, healthcare, faith-based communities, nonprofits, transportation, housing, home care service providers, community care organizations, and more. Importantly, we seek to include those living with Dementia and their care partners in all we do. We recognize that Dementia is not a disease in and of itself but rather the outward expression of memory loss, behavioral and functional changes, and a myriad of other cognitive challenges that can occur along with diseases such as Alzheimer's Disease, Vascular Dementia, Lewy Body Dementia, Frontotemporal Dementia, CTE (chronic concussion-related Dementia), traumatic brain injury (TBI), among many others. We understand that Dementia is often misunderstood, misdiagnosed, and subject to stigma, fear, taboo, and apathy. We aim to create a ready, supportive, and informed environment committed to truth, love, and compassion. We offer an "open door" to all those affected and seek to make the most meaningful actions today to create the best possible tomorrows. We are philosophically aligned with the following initiatives: AARP Age-Friendly Communities, USAging Dementia Friendly America / Dementia Friends, and the World Health Organization's Global Age-Friendly Cities and Communities. - Selected Tools - The Dementia Action Plan Aware & Share Card The Big Umbrella HELP US BUILD A NATIONWIDE NETWORK OF DEMENTIA COMMUNITY COLLABORATIONS... Founding Community 2017: Doylestown, Bucks County, PA Dementia Society of America Doylestown Health Doylestown Borough Doylestown Township Bucks County Commissioners Bucks County Area Agency on Aging Bucks County Department of Consumer Protection Pennsylvania House of Representatives Central Bucks Regional Police Department Central Bucks Emergency Medical Services Doylestown Fire Company James A. Michener Art Museum The Cornerstone Clubs Citizens & Northern Bank Contact Us Important Notice: Dementia Society of America (DSA) does not provide medical advice. The contents herein are for informational purposes only and are not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. DSA does not endorse any of the resources listed herein or within separate sites linked to. The information contained within these directories is thought to be reliable but is not guaranteed to be accurate. It is primarily compiled from provider descriptions of their own services as well as other public data sources and is subject to change without further notice. For help with finding resources, please call our Info Line at 1-800-DEMENTIA. Image: 2014 Copyright Mind Your Design. Used with written permission.

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209ef08b-2dea-4223-afb0-4aa2b342cdb6 Blog Author ◄ Back to Authors | Kevin Jameson 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 serves on the Board of the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce .