The 2021 Discussion Series - Staying Connected - You Are Not Alone!

Presenters:
Dr. Alison Thomas-Cottingham
Alison Thomas-Cottingham, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist with a specialty in community/health psychology. She is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Rider University and a Principal Investigator at Sabre88. At Rider University she serves as the Co-Chair of the President’s Council on Diversity and Inclusion.
Dr. Thomas-Cottingham’s current research and clinical interests focus on the health of older adults. She has conducted numerous workshops and delivered presentations at senior centers throughout the State of New Jersey.  She has also provided keynote addresses at meetings of the New Jersey Foundation for Aging and New Jersey Partners.
Dr. Thomas-Cottingham is the author of the book, Psychology Made Simple and numerous articles on aging and older adults. She serves as a consulting editor for the Journal of American College Health and is a member of various professional Associations including the American Psychological Association and The Association of Black Psychologists.
 
Kat Verdi
Kat is the Founder of Verdi Consulting, LLC, she is a Senior Living & Healthcare Transition Advocacy Consultant for Caregivers, Aging Adults & LGBTQ Elders. Approaching a decade of experience in geriatric healthcare, she has been assisting families in “healthcare transition” including those affected by dementia and Alzheimer’s. Kat’s shares her professional tenure which covers every aspect of senior healthcare and how dramatically the landscape of Aging in America has changed. She guides and creates a plan of action while advocating for families through the many facets and decisions families face with their aging loved ones.
Kat is the Business Operations & Product Development Partner to the Sociavi Company www.sociavi.com a simple global communications and brain fitness technology device specifically engineered for those that are not “Technology Natives” or those with disabilities and /or cognitive compromise.

What we will discuss:

•  Social Isolation – What is it? What are the Risk Factors? Impact on Health!
•  Self-Assessment Checklist
•  How to Stay Connected to Combat Loneliness and Social Isolation in time of the global pandemic.
• Resources and New Technologies – voice activated devices/communication devices