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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Join Toni Fisk as she discusses dementia and how it affects the dining experience. Characteristics of dementia are demonstrated and the direct correlation of how it relates to the socialization and the action of eating will be shared. Our overall mission is to provide socialization, increased food consumption, improved hydration, and embracing dignified dining.

We will segue into the service standards and environmental aspects of the physical dining space. Best practice recommendations for the standard dining model and what considerations/actions should be undertaken to improve the dining experience for persons living with dementia

SPEAKER:

Toni Fisk is the published author of 2021 Amazon #1 Bestseller “#dinewithdignity Unlocking the Mystery of Dementia and Dining,” in addition to several professional publications. She has been engaged in the food and hospitality industry for over 35 years, her professional career beginning at Walt Disney World/EPCOT Center and Marriott Hotels before transitioning to Healthcare and Senior Living. Toni’s daily operational engagement at Senior Living Communities across the United States stoked a concern regarding the care, training and tools that were accessible to all the pillars of support services who were caring for our elders, particularly those living with dementia. Toni is a professional speaker, with multiple dementia certifications as educator and trainer, working with professional care partners and family members. As a Certified Dietary Manager and a senior living dining operations consultant, she has a deep commitment towards education and enlightenment in the care of persons living with dementia.