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Ellen Dunnigan, CEO and President, Alzheimer’s Care GroupEllen@AlzCareGroup.comAs a specialist in strategic healthcare product development, and a Speech-Language Pathologist, Ellen Dunnigan has produced several healthcare product lines including Alzheimer’s care, Geri-psych programs, diabetes care, traumatic brain injury programs, and others. She is both a consummate clinician and a seasoned operator. Ellen has developed the Balanced™ model of Alzheimer’s / Dementia care and guided caregivers to exceptional results in patient care, meaningful resident days, and operating results. This resident-centered model of care is focused on personalized activity programs, prevention of unwanted behaviors, and the involvement of capable and flexible staff.Ellen has a Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology and certification in gerontology. She is the author of several best practice clinical and operational methods in Alzheimer’s care and speaks internationally. She founded Alzheimer’s Care Group in 2002 and has grown it to a nationwide consulting firm specializing in healthcare strategy. Alzheimer’s Care Group has five associates and operates in care settings in 30..

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