Johanna Hernandez Johanna Hernandez, BSN, RN, CDP, CDCM,CADDCT, CMDCPT
    Dementia Coach/Consultant
    Puzzled Mind & Body, LLC
    Bio: Johanna, a Registered Nurse, Reiki Practitioner, and Certified Dementia Care Manager, draws her dedication from personal experiences. Her journey stems from caring for her grandfather with dementia. Realizing the challenges, she shifted her focus to dementia care training and family education. She integrates holistic practices such as Reiki, Meditation, and Yoga, into her training. Being passionate about supporting caregivers and those with dementia, Johanna continues her quest for knowledge and holistic care approaches. She now practices as a Dementia & Life Coach.

     Dementia related topics: My personal journey with dementia, Caregiver Burnout, Stages of Dementia, Challenging Behaviors, Life Style and Brain Health, Dementia 101, Alzheimer's.
     Language(s): English; Spanish
     Speaking Format: Virtual; In-person; Hybrid (in-person and Virtual)
     County: Philadelphia
     Willingness to Travel: Near my location (county listed above); Within Pennsylvania; Within the United States




    Rev. Chaplain Shirley M. Dash, BCC Rev. Chaplain Shirley M. Dash, BCC
    Retired Healthcare Chaplain
    Dementia Friendly Advisory Committee & Alzheimer's Association Delaware Valley Chapter, Alzheimer's Association Greater PA Chapter
    Bio: Rev. Chaplain Shirley M. Dash is an advocacy leader making a difference with policy efforts. She has been an Ambassador for the Alzheimer's Association since 2014 and is the Liaison assigned to several members of Congress. She is a Licensed Ordained Minister, with a degree in Health Science. She is a Broad Certified Clinical Staff Chaplain in both hospital and nursing home settings under the Leadership of Trinity Health System and Penn Health System. She also currently serves at Victory Christian Center Church where she is a member. She has had the privilege to teach students in the ordination process Basic Clinical Pastoral Education as one of several Adjunct Instructors at the University of Penn Pastoral Care Department.

     Dementia related topics: Sharing my personal experience as a caregiver to a parent, caregiver in a healthcare facility, and discussing what support looks like for the patient.
     Language(s): English
     Speaking Format: Virtual
     County: Philadelphia
     Willingness to Travel: Within Pennsylvania




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