Memory Loss Workshop at The Kensington

How to communicate with a loved one who has memory loss will be the topic of an informative workshop at The Kensington, a new enhanced assisted living residence in downtown White Plains.

The event, which is open to the public, will be held Thursday, September 20 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm at The Kensington, 100 Maple Avenue, White Plains. Admission is free and light refreshments will be served. Seating is limited. RSVP by September 17 by calling (914) 390-0080 or visit online at www.TheKensingtonAL.com and click Upcoming Events to register.

Called “Beyond Words: Multisensory Communications with Those with Dementia and Alzheimer’s”, the workshop will feature an impressive roster of presenters that includes:

Kerry Mills, MPA, Dementia Liaison Coach at White Plains Hospital’s Senior Services Department, who will provide a brief overview of dementia. 

Judi Markowitz, Ph. D., licensed psychologist, will bring a pet therapy dog to the event and discuss how pets can bring joy to those with dementia.  

Carrie Markowitz, Ph.D., licensed psychologist with Memory Helpers Psychological Services, will discuss how memory enhancement computer programs can assist with communication.

Eleanor Dennis, LCAT, MT-BC, will discuss music therapy and how it relates to hospice and palliative care. A licensed board certified creative arts therapist, Ms. Dennis works as a consultant for Hospice & Palliative Care of Westchester and has her own business called Dennis Music Works. 

Marlon Sobol, MT-BC, LCAT, will show how the power of a group of diverse people with differences in cognition, generation and culture come together using music. Mr. Sobol is Manager of the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function at Schnurmacher Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing. 

SiaTofano, RMT, Activities Assistant at The Kensington and Senior Center Director for White Plains Recreation and Parks, will demonstrate simple exercises to music that can help elevate moods.