An Occupational Therapist with over forty years of rich and varied clinical and academic experience, her philosophy is reflective of her education, work experience, medical research, and first hand caregiving experiences.

Her advocacy efforts led her to the development of the GEMS® State Model for understanding the progression of dementia and changes in abilities. She also created the Positive Approach to Care® training strategies, which are effective techniques for anyone seeking to optimize care and support for those living with brain change. Her user-friendly approaches provide guidance and leadership to national efforts to promote best practices in care.

Teepa’s company, Positive Approach to Care (PAC), was founded in 2006 and is now collaborating to improve dementia care worldwide. PAC provides online and in-person services, training, and products to professionals, family members, the lay public, and people living with brain change. Teepa presents with extraordinary expertise and humor to audiences large and small throughout the world. Please join in her mission to improve the culture of dementia care, one mind at a time. Contact Teepa: www.teepasnow.com