Rachelle Blough Kowalczyk

About Rachelle Blough Kowalczyk

I’m a Certified Recreational Therapist, Certified Dementia Practitioner and Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer with the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP). I facilitate educational seminars across the country that help senior living communities and healthcare organizations. I also do consulting for providers who understand the need for quality care with its memory care residents and life enrichment offerings. My courses are CEU approved and cater to nursing teams, activities, caregivers and social services. The best senior living and home care operators understand that quality care is driven from quality dementia care training, which is why as a consultant to your organization,I provide leadership and collaborative guidance that impacts resident quality of life while balanced to meet business objectives including demonstrated ROI. I work with your teams to create a vision, plan and the systems and tools to take your life enrichment or memory care program to a new level of modern sophistication. I’m passionate about teaching and facilitating a positive education seminar for every participant. This includes interactive teaching styles that engage participants to share their own stories and experiences in a manner that is fun and approachable. Since 1995, I’ve worked in various aspects of senior living, from skilled nursing to assisted living. I’ve held various roles from activities and sales, to operations and regional/corporate-level positions. My Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Seminars are CEU approved in Illinois for:(*Must check state to state on reciprocity) • Acupuncturists • Counselors (Clinical/Professionals) • Dental Hygienists • Dietitians/Nutritionists • Marriage and Family Therapists • Nurse Practitioners • Nurses (RN/LPN) • Nursing Home Administrators • Occupational Therapists and COTAs • Physical Therapists and PTAs • Psychologists • Respiratory Care Therapists • Social Workers

Experience

1. Director of Education & Community Relations

   Prairie Path

   Sep 2023 — Present · Lombard, IL, US

Education

• Ohio University

  Bachelor's degree, Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy

  1991 — 1995