Session: Applying Evolving Well-being Principles to Enhance Quality of Life of the "New Elder" within Assisted Living
Innovative Memory Care, Life Enrichment, Psychosocial Wellbeing, and Operational leader with a 25 + year history of serving in the Long-Term Care and Elder Services profession. Passionate about dementia care, Life Enrichment design, resident experience, quality of life leadership, psychosocial wellness, healthcare consulting, public speaking, customer service, and Person-Centered Care principles. Melanie is a mission-driven, award-winning support leader and educator with a Master of Science in Psychology from the University of St. Francis, and a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling (with an emphasis in gerontology) from Nova Southeastern University, and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Indiana University. Melanie is currently looking for her next great organization to serve, so please reach out with any opportunities!