Login to our On-line Education and Support Community User Name    Password     Register About Us: Meet Our Team Kim Warchol, OTR/L, President of Dementia Care Specialists Kim graduated from the University of Illinois in 1989 with a B.S. degree in Occupational Therapy. Kim is an expert in the Allen Cognitive Disabilities theory and dementia care. She has authored several dementia care articles and she lectures nationally on various topics of dementia management and aging for organizations such as The Alzheimer’s Association and Arden Courts. She recently designed The “Forget-Me-Not” Activity Model Software Program and has authored several dementia training modules. Kim sat on the committee that created the Illinois Dementia Care Unit minimum standards of care and is a member of the AOTA Cognitive Disability Expert Panel. Kris Palazzi, Vice President of Operations Kris graduated from the University of Massachusetts in 1995 with a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration. She majored in Operations Management. Kris has been in charge of business operations for the past 7 years. Her extensive computer and business knowledge keeps her involved in many areas of Dementia Care Specialists including: product creation, seminar administration/organization, account management, and order processing. Chris Ebell, OTR/L Chris is an Allen Authorized Instructor, received a Bachelor's of Arts in Psychology from the University of Dayton, and a Bachelor's of Science from Chicago State University in Occupational Therapy. In her vast experience, she has specialized in geriatrics in various settings including psychiatry, hospital rehab, skilled nursing and home health. As an instructor, she has served on faculty in the Occupational Therapy Program at Rush University and as well as Governor’s State University. In addition, Chris assisted with the development of The “Forget-Me-Not” Activity Model Software Program. She is currently working as a dementia clinical specialist in home health care and she presents on an ongoing basis for Alzheimer’s support groups in the Palm Beach and Treasure Coast counties in Florida. Caroline Copeland, OTR/L Caroline is a graduate of the University of Illinois and has been a clinician since 1989. She is an expert in the use of the Allen Cognitive Disabilities theory and she has extensive experience in the areas of psychiatry, rehab, home health and skilled nursing. As an educator, she has been a guest lecturer at various universities in the use of the Allen theory and treatment in both the mental health and physical disability settings. She currently practices as a dementia consultant and trainer in long-term care and is a cognitive specialist in geriatric psychiatry. She was instrumental in the creation of The “Forget-Me-Not” Activity Software Program. Mary L. Gennerman, OTR/L Mary is a 1985 graduate of Mount Mary College in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Since 1991, she has specialized in rehabilitation operations and management in skilled nursing facilities. Mary’s focus and passion is geriatric long term care. Her expertise is in regulations and reimbursement. She maintains contact with Intermediaries, government and private insurers. As an educator, Mary provides inservices, management training and consultation across the country. CVs: Kim's Mini-CV (PDF) On-Line Dementia Care Education and Support Community  A Community for Dementia Therapists of All Experience Levels featuring the services listed below. Full Overview or Register         Site Map Forms Contact Us © 2008 Dementia Care Specialists, Inc. All rights reserved.