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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
- 3 years 4 months
- Why Stem Cell Therapy Is the Future of Healthcare and Regenerative Medicine
- Don't cook bacon wrong, here is how to cook it on the stove and in the oven
- 7 Reasons You Have Dark Circles Under Your Eyes
- Cracking the “How to Improve Brain Health” Code with BioPQQ
- Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Need for Treatment and Cure
- Medical Problems Leading to Bankruptcy: Little Has Changed with ACA
- Quality of care: Related to reimbursement?
- Common e-cigarette chemicals: Are they safe?
- E-cigarettes: Are they a safe alternative to smoking?
- Autism and Theory of Mind: Possibly Another Way to Understand Autism