How to Support Seniors & Their Mental Health: Treatment for Common Behavioral & Psychological Issues
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At Kensington Senior Living, our promise is to love and care for your family as we do our own. We are committed to improving the quality of life for seniors as well as the caregivers who love them. So we seek
out support from specialty experts; to help boost caregiver morale, preserve energy and keep stressors in check.
Join us at The Kensington Reston for an informative in-person gathering for caregivers to learn how to support seniors and their mental health. Enjoy light bites on our courtyard prepared by Executive Chef Val while Heather Suri, RN and Aging Life Care Professional, and Dr. William Mansbach, Mansbach Health Tools, LLC, share their expertise about common behavioral and psychological issues, the treatments available, and the influence that geriatric diseases, like Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s, can have on a senior’s mental health.
For questions regarding this event, please email Alexandra Ramsey, Director of Community Relations, aramsey@kensingtonsl.com.
Heather Suri, RN BSN CMC – Founder and CEO of Pathways in Aging. Heather Suri is a registered nurse with nearly 25 years of experience in community-based nursing. Her work experience in skilled nursing facilities, home health, home care, outpatient settings, and hospice have prepared her for helping families navigate the options and resources for aging well and managing healthcare crises.
Dr. William Mansbach, the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Mansbach Health Tools, LLC which supports the BCAT® Research Center. He is also the Chief Executive Officer and President of CounterPoint Health Services, a multi-disciplinary behavioral healthcare company specializing in geriatrics and dementia care. For many years, he was the Chief Operating Officer of the largest geriatric behavioral healthcare company in the U.S. specializing in long-term care. Dr. Mansbach has an international reputation as a researcher, clinician, and consultant in the aging field. He was a pioneer in the development of memory clinics and is the creator of the BCAT® and ENRICH® Systems, which integrate cognitive tests, interventions, and dementia prevention programs. He is the co-author of the award-winning book, Brain Health as You Age: A Practical Guide to Maintenance and Prevention. Dr. Mansbach’s most recent peer-reviewed articles can be found on the BCAT® Research Center page.