Catherine McCarty, PhD, CDP

I am a dementia educator and coach whose clinical experience includes  decades of creating quality of life for individual with dementia. Starting as a nursing assistant  I learned the value of personalized care when providing physical care. As an activities professional I share a passion for creating opportunities for quality of life. Through years of physical and psycho-social care, I have spent many hours at the side of dying individuals. I have apply my passion and my commitment to improving quality of life even at end-of-life care. I was one of the first graduates of the Master’s of Thanatology program at Hood College. Holistic care is my commitment; conducting and translating research that enhances it is my mission. In 2012 I received my doctorate in Aging Studies from University of South Florida. Giving care is a partnership with a care dance where the lead is shared and each dancer valued equally. With my experience and education I am committed to positive aging regardless of cognitive change. That commitment includes national caregiver support groups and workshops, professional and family caregiver training and one-on-one individual and family coaching.

Testimonials

We reached out to Dr. Cate for suggestions on improving our secured memory unit and were pleasantly surprised with her thorough and thoughtful suggestions.Dr. Cate’s professional training and experience along with her seasoned perspective was obvious in her proposal from environmental changes to staffing and activities. Her passion and dedication to dementia is remarkable. We look forward to working together with Dr. Cate.

I was changed by your training for ever! I seem to be given client’s others have found impossible.  Thank you  for your spin on planning time to play! It has already born fruit. It’s exciting to have  an opportunity to impact  the lives of our clients  using the skills we learned in your class.

I am taking away good ideas on how to engage someone who has dementia.  Professional Caregiver

Workshop Results & Metrics

“Meaningful Memories” had 40 attendees with 96%  rating the workshop as Excellent or Very Good.

“Harvesting Memories” pulled in 75 attendees with 95% rating the workshop as Excellent or Very Good.

“Winning at Alzheimer’s, Church’s Call to Action,” had 100% Excellent rating for speaker and presentation

“Grace-Filled Alzheimer’s Care” and “Practical Grace in Alzheimer’s” have touched 100 professional and family faith-based caregivers with 83% having never been exposed to the sponsor, Arden Courts.