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Guest: Adria Thompson, MA, CCC-SLP

In this episode, Renee is joined by Adria Thompson to discuss how SLPs provide dementia care to patients/clients and support caregivers. We explore everything from communication strategies to mealtime interventions and many things in between. Both Renee and Adria have a close family member with dementia, so this discussion is near and dear to our hearts. Join us for an inspiring hour of discussion and learning.

About the Guest:

Adria Thompson, MA, CCC-SLP, is a speech-language pathologist with 9 years of experience specializing in dementia care. She owns Be Light Care Consulting, where she creates content on social media platforms for 265,000 professional and personal caregivers, providing practical tips and educational content for overwhelmed caregivers. In addition to content creation, Adria offers one-on-one caregiver consultations, creates continuing education courses, and works with companies and brands in senior care to market their services. Adria is a sought-after speaker and has been featured on many podcasts and traveling around the country to speak at events and conferences. She is passionate about increasing public awareness of dementia and educating others on the importance of quality care.