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Karen Francis
About Me
- Bio
Karen is a passionate supporter and educator to both caregivers and people who are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, dementia and brain injury. Karen is a “Memory Care” consultant and is involved in nursing home design with the view to creating an exceptional living environment for the residents. She has been a caregiver, a caregiver advocate, support group facilitator and educator for the last two decades.
In Maria’s Place, Karen facilitates online support groups and shares her vast knowledge and experience with us in videos and articles. MariasPlace.com offers opportunities for social connections.
Karen is a two-time recipient of the Alzheimer’s Association “Caring Hearts, Helping Hands” Volunteer-of-the-Year award. She also received the Presidential Service Award in 2009 for service to the Alzheimer’s population. Karen serves on many committees for health and aging and she lobbies to the government on behalf of caregivers, the elderly, disabled and people who are affected by dementia and cancer.
History
- Member for
- 2 years 10 months
- Rotavirus Vaccinations Can Cut Infant Diarrhea Deaths: Both Home and Abroad
- The Fake Medication Market is Growing in Size: How to Watch Out
- Adults With Autism and Associated Disorders and the Impact on Their Lives
- How People Quit Smoking and Methods That Work Well
- A closer look is needed with the treatment of severe asthma
- Genetically Modified Organisms: Benefit or Evil
- Sun safety to decrease chance of skin cancer
- Medication and Painkillers in Your Drinking Water
- Treatment for Ebola and Other Hemorrhagic Fevers One Step Closer to Being a Reality
- Good Tips from Best-selling Author and Former U.S. Congressman Alan Steelman To Eliminate Stress