My Background

I have seen the impact of Alzheimer’s disease within my own family, as both my grandmother and my aunt/Godmother lived with Alzheimer’s. These experiences gave me a personal understanding of how deeply dementia can affect not only the individual, but the people who love and care for them. They continue to inspire my commitment to dementia care.

I am a seasoned Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) with a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from New York Medical College. I am also a Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) and consistently complete continuing education courses. 

For the past six years, I have worked primarily with adults in skilled nursing, subacute rehabilitation, and long-term care settings, developing extensive experience supporting individuals with dementia and other neurological conditions. My clinical experience has given me a particular interest in the ways dementia can affect communication, cognition, behavior, safety, and everyday activities, and what strategies these individuals seem to respond best to.

Through Anchor Care Consulting, I combine my clinical knowledge, professional background, and personal understanding to provide practical, individualized guidance to caregivers and families, helping them find meaningful ways to communicate, connect, and navigate everyday challenges.