Denise Talbot

Current

Director of Community Relations at Friends for Friends Home Care

Past

Helpline/Safe Return Coordinator at Alzheimer's Association, CT Chapter
Section Leader, Second Violin at West Hartford Symphony Orchestra
Care Manager at Weatherby & Associates, PC

Chair at West Hartford Senior Advisory Commission
Gerontology Specialist at MetLife

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Education

Saint Joseph College
Central Connecticut State University
Newington High School

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Industry

Hospital & Health Care

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Denise Talbot’s Summary

I have broad experience in writing about subjects related to aging - retirement, dementia, long-term care, nursing facilities, assisted living, home care and caregiving. My professional experience also extends to care management, support group leadership and marketing to boomers and adults over the age of 65.

I feel strongly that pet therapy is one of the most beneficial ways in which to reach someone with dementia, or to motivate an individual, young, middle-aged or older, to walk, talk or otherwise communicate. My goal is to work closely with animals in a long-term care setting.

My long-time goal is to write a book. I'd welcome opportunities for collaboration.

What began as a vocation has become an avocation. I enjoy playing violin for weddings, either solo or with other stringed instrumentalists.

Denise Talbot’s Specialties:

Dementia and caregiver education, writing/editing, music for weddings and other occasions.

Denise Talbot’s Experience

Director of Community Relations

Friends for Friends Home Care

(Hospital & Health Care industry)

June 2008 — Present (1 year 7 months)

Market the services of Friends for Friend to long-term care providers and identify new venues to which to market.

Partner with elder law attorneys, reverse mortgage specialists and others to offer educational seminars to promote Friends for Friends.

Develop cost-effective, alternate ways to market Friends for Friends including a bi-monthly document called “Alzheimer’s Clips.”

Distribute via e-mail to long-term care and other contacts to maintain a presence within the community.

Attend networking events to meet new contacts.
Helpline/Safe Return Coordinator

Alzheimer's Association, CT Chapter

(Non-Profit; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

June 2006 — April 2008 (1 year 11 months)

Provided information, resources and advice to dementia caregivers and professionals through the Helpline, a 24/7, 365/day per year information and referral phone service.

Provided care consultation to people with dementia and their families, in person or through phone conference.

Supervised four Regional Program Coordinators, ensuring departmental goals for each region were accomplished.

Coordinated and administrated the CT Chapter Safe Return® Program, a national identification program that provides support and assistance when an individual with dementia becomes lost locally or far from home.

Coordinated/presented educational events for dementia caregivers and professionals.
Section Leader, Second Violin

West Hartford Symphony Orchestra

(Hospital & Health Care industry)

2003 — 2007 (4 years )
Care Manager

Weatherby & Associates, PC

(Law Practice industry)

2004 — 2006 (2 years )

Coordinated, produced and promoted workshop for medical, social and support professionals in field of aging. Identified topics of greatest interest and selected subject matter experts. Designed and wrote brochure and coordinated site logistics. Attendee evaluations were overwhelmingly positive.

Interviewed, hired and trained support staff in all aspects of office procedure including Timematters ®, (proprietary database management system for legal profession). Compiled procedures manual for training and business continuity.

Analyzed public relations benefits and initiated development of directory of local resources for older adults and families to serve as single resource for identification and definition of critical issues.

Managed logistics, production and marketing of seminars for Weatherby & Associates. Located venues, created marketing material, and produced PowerPoint presentations. Seminars proved very effective in developing and maintaining client relationships.
Chair

West Hartford Senior Advisory Commission

(Hospital & Health Care industry)

2004 — 2006 (2 years )
Gerontology Specialist

MetLife

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; MET; Insurance industry)

1999 — 2004 (5 years )

Denise Talbot’s Education

Saint Joseph College

MA , Human Development/Gerontology , 1996 — 1999
Central Connecticut State University

BS , Music Education , 1973 — 1977

Activities and Societies:

Phi Mu Alpha Honor Society
Newington High School

1969 — 1973

Additional Information

Denise Talbot’s Websites:

Denise Talbot’s Interests:

Dementia education, age-related subjects, pet therapy, writing, playing violin and viola, needlepoint, reading - non-fiction and business.

Denise Talbot’s Groups:

Consortium for Gerontological Education
2004-2005 Sigma Phi Omega
ASPCA

Legal Blogging
Central Connecticut State University Alumni Group (1,000 strong and growing every day)
Social Media Marketing
Long Term Care Group
Powerpointers
Senior Safety and Security for Long Term Care
The Elder Care Network
International Gerontological Professionals Network
Seinfeld Enthusiasts!! - "A Group About Nothing" 129 West 81st Street Apt 5A, New York, NY ;-)
Experts on Seniors
Encore Careers
Home Care Sales and Marketing
Professional Assistance for Aging Adults
Connecticut Care Planning Council
CRBE-CT Region Business Exchange
Discovering What's Next
Make Your Own Job! What You Know Is Worth More Than You Know™
Life Care Planning Law Firms Association (& Friends)
Women Money and Identity
ElderLawAnswers
Aging In My Place (A.I.M.P.)
Elder Law | Elder Care & Estate Planning Group
What's Next -- Midlife Career Change
RetireLife - Eldercare Professional Network
National Senior Living Providers Network
Active Aging Professionals
Friends of B-Law