S2:E24 Your Aging Advisor with April Ibarra

Hello Care Partners,
This week we have raised the bar again and interviewed April Ibarra a Gerontologist with 35 years of experience in Healthcare. She is a passionate advocate committed to empowering aging adults and supporting those who love them.
She holds a Master's Degree in Gerontology from Miami University, is a Certified Senior Advisor(CSA), and an Aging Life Care Professional.
April founded Aging Advisor to guide older adults and their loved ones through the aging journey. Her client-centered approach ensures customized holistic care plans that reflect individual preferences, values, needs and fosters collaboration with families and care professionals.
aprilibarra.com/
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Book April recommended:
"Breaking the Aging Code", by Becca Levy
You Got This,
Teresa
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Who am I?
Teresa is a seasoned Registered Nurse with almost 40 years of clinical and leadership experience. She is the founder and owner of A Better Approach to Memory Care and brings personal experience to her wealth of knowledge after spending a decade caring for her own Mom with Dementia. She has experience in many medical areas, including Emergency and Trauma, Labor and Delivery, OR, ICU, Medical Surgical, Rehab, Hospice, Home Care, IV Specialist, Private Duty Care, Caregiver Trainer, and Assisted Living and Memory Care Director. Once her Mom was showing symptoms she became a Certified Dementia Practitioner then went to North Carolina to train under Teepa Snow with Positive Approach to Care (PAC). She is still a Certified Independent Trainer with PAC. At A Better Approach to Memory Care, Teresa can be hired as a Speaker, Staff Trainer and Family Consultant. She also trains first responders like Fire and Emergency Medical Service providers.
DISCLAIMER
This video is for general informational purposes only. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Thanks for watching! Remember to bring them joy in the moment! I’ll see you in the next video.