Laurie Gunter Mantz, founder and CEO of Dementia Training for Life, is a Registered/Licensed Occupational Therapist, Educator, and Certified Dementia Care Practitioner, Trainer, Care Manager, Support Group Facilitator, and a
First Responder trainer.
She is also a family member; both of her grandmothers died from complications due to neurodegenerative diseases,
better known as dementia.
Laurie is an advocate for the rights of both the individuals diagnosed and their care partners.
She has marched on Capitol Hill, has testified at both the NH and RI state capitals, and is an active member
of the planning committee for the Walk to End Alzheimer's.
In Rhode Island, she has become active with the Alzheimer's Association RI chapter,
attended the Alzheimer's Advocacy Forum in Washington, D.C.,
and assisted Butler Hospital's Memory and Aging Department with recruitment for clinical trials.
She is a member of the Lt. Governor's Executive Board
for the Rhode Island State Plan for Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders and
the past chair of the workforce development subcommittee.
As an Executive Director in assisted living specializing in dementia care, the one clear message from family members was that professionals, doctors, nurses, and first responders did not understand how to care for or interact with their loved ones.
This is the reason for Dementia Training for Life:
To provide the education necessary for proper diagnosis, care, support, and
treatment for those living with dementia.
Laurie is certified with the National Council for the Certification of Dementia Practitioners.
She has received the distinction of being named to the international group, Purple Angel Ambassadors for advocacy.
She is a Regional Trainer for the National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practices
and a past member of the Leadership Council for The National Consumer Voice for Quality Long Term Care.
Laurie is a long-time member of the AOTA, a clinical educator, and a lecturer
at Johnson and Wales University's DOT and PA programs. Laurie is the designated trainer on dementia care
for the RI Assisted Living Association, has created curricula for the University of RI and RI College,
and has lectured at numerous conferences and events. She is also the founder of the RI Memory Cafes,
a nonprofit organization operating in 7 communities (and growing) throughout RI.
First Responder trainer.
She is also a family member; both of her grandmothers died from complications due to neurodegenerative diseases,
better known as dementia.
Laurie is an advocate for the rights of both the individuals diagnosed and their care partners.
She has marched on Capitol Hill, has testified at both the NH and RI state capitals, and is an active member
of the planning committee for the Walk to End Alzheimer's.
In Rhode Island, she has become active with the Alzheimer's Association RI chapter,
attended the Alzheimer's Advocacy Forum in Washington, D.C.,
and assisted Butler Hospital's Memory and Aging Department with recruitment for clinical trials.
She is a member of the Lt. Governor's Executive Board
for the Rhode Island State Plan for Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders and
the past chair of the workforce development subcommittee.
As an Executive Director in assisted living specializing in dementia care, the one clear message from family members was that professionals, doctors, nurses, and first responders did not understand how to care for or interact with their loved ones.
This is the reason for Dementia Training for Life:
To provide the education necessary for proper diagnosis, care, support, and
treatment for those living with dementia.
Laurie is certified with the National Council for the Certification of Dementia Practitioners.
She has received the distinction of being named to the international group, Purple Angel Ambassadors for advocacy.
She is a Regional Trainer for the National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practices
and a past member of the Leadership Council for The National Consumer Voice for Quality Long Term Care.
Laurie is a long-time member of the AOTA, a clinical educator, and a lecturer
at Johnson and Wales University's DOT and PA programs. Laurie is the designated trainer on dementia care
for the RI Assisted Living Association, has created curricula for the University of RI and RI College,
and has lectured at numerous conferences and events. She is also the founder of the RI Memory Cafes,
a nonprofit organization operating in 7 communities (and growing) throughout RI.
