In this engaging episode, host Jennifer Drago engages in a compelling conversation with Sue Paul, who serves as the Senior Director of Well-being and Brain Health at Asbury Communities, Inc. Sue not only unveils the fascinating birth of Asbury's innovative brain health center but also delves into the different methods she utilizes to engage residents around improving their brain health as part of Asbury’s Kinnections program.
This episode will resonate with senior living providers looking for strategies to enhance resident engagement and well-being, seniors seeking ways to maintain and improve cognitive health, philanthropists eager to support brain health initiatives, technology enthusiasts intrigued by cutting-edge assessments like Senso, and wellness and fitness enthusiasts exploring the connection of physical activity and brain health. It offers a comprehensive exploration of the opportunities to promote brain health in senior living communities.
About Our Guest:
Sue Paul, Senior Director of Well-being and Brain Health at Asbury Communities, is a licensed occupational therapist with over 3 decades of expertise. Her extensive background focuses on working with older adults with orthopedic and neurological conditions, specializing in neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. Sue is a Certified Health Coach and Functional Aging Specialist, as well as a Brain Trainer, Certified through the American Council on Exercise. She was appointed to the Virginia I. Jones Alzheimer’s and Related Disorders Council by Governor Hogan in 2020 and was a long-time ambassador for the Alzheimer’s Association to Maryland’s Congressional 6th District. Sue is the founder and executive director of SeniorScapes, Inc., a non-profit whose mission is to create safe, accessible, dementia-friendly public parks for older adults.
To see examples of brain health at work go to https://www.asbury.org/.You can also learn more about the Rosborough Wellness and Center for Brain Health Excellence at https://vimeo.com/690994151.
You can connect with Sue Paul at: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sue-paul-64979642/
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