No matter what stage of life a person is in, a village is always needed for the best quality of life. Always a Village is a means of support to all people who are providing care in any capacity to another individual living with dementia. As the adult population ages 65 years or older is rapidly increasing in the United States, I feel a need to provide education and support to improve the quality of life and care to both people living with dementia as well as their caregivers.
**Legal disclaimer - Always a Village is purely educational. The information provided here does not replace or alter any orders given for someone by their doctor or care team. The goal of Always a Village is to provide information and support to caregivers during the care process. However, any changes to a patient's plan of care should be discussed and agreed upon by that person's doctor, specialist, and primary care team.**
My name is Lauren Ewing, M.A., CCC-SLP. I am a licensed and certified Speech-Language Pathologist (Speech Therapist) in the state of Indiana. I began working with the adult and geriatric population living within nursing homes in central and southern Indiana in 2015. Since that time, I have also acquired my certification as a Dementia Care Specialist with Evergreen Certifications. While I maintain my status as a licensed and certified Speech Therapist, I have independently started Always a Village as a consultant to provide education and support to people providing care to others living with dementia. During my time as a therapist, my passion for dementia care grew every day! My new career and occupational goal is to provide education regarding dementia care to the public regardless of that person's profession, personal history of caregiving, or education level. Always a Village's mission is to provide concise, straightforward education regarding dementia caregiving.
