JUDITH THERMIDOR
Resident Wellness Director at Aging
Housing
Education: Harvard University/University of Southern California - National Polytechnic Institute
Boston, MA, USA
Biography
I came from a diverse background with a profound passion for communities, especially older adults. My medical, academic and professional experience in different countries has exposed me to daunting challenges in public health.
I was born and raised in an intergenerational environment with my great grandparents, grandparents, grand aunties, and uncles; that's where I started my bond with elders. In addition to my internship and professional development, I had the opportunity to learn another aging lifestyle from different cultures and ethnicities.
Passion
Develop healthy aging communities in a transforming world by providing and coordinating social and clinical services in housing. In addition, I am passionate about providing education about Alzheimer's and related dementias to underserved and non-English speakers older adult populations.
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I am willing to travel
More than 100 miles
When it comes to payments
I generally get paid for speaking but make exceptions
Topics
Best Story
Working in public housing for me is having an intimate relationship with the community. My daily work is building a better understanding and addressing health outcomes, social determinants of health, and social issues.
I am passionate about serving the older adult community. I believe in bringing enjoyment, amusement, and entertainment as part of medical therapy among older adults to address loneliness and isolation and to promote a friendly age environment.
Origin Story
During my geriatric rotation in the hospital, I realized the aging population requires a new clinical and social approach. So I am using my voice to reshape and reimagine the aging population in a transformative world.
Example talks
Redefine medical and social services for a new generation of aging population.
My talk will cover topics to promote gerontology and geriatric professionals to improve customized services to older adults. In addition, the audience will get new ideas to boost business and marketing in the aging field. Finally, I will converse with designers of digital equipment and stakeholders to bring new policies and adaptative federal benefits to promote a successful aging community.
Industry: Nursing Home, Leading Age, Medicare, Food Stamps, Art Therapy, Clinical trials, Alzheimer's Association, Dementia, physical therapy.