Dr. Smith is an award-winning educator and best selling author.
Dr. Macie P. Smith is a proud HBCU Alum of South Carolina State University receiving both her Bachelor’s in Social Work and Master’s in Rehabilitation Counseling; she earned her Doctorate in Higher Education Leadership from Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. Dr. Smith is a Licensed Gerontology Social Worker and an award-winning Alzheimer’s and Dementia educator and author with more than 20 years of experience working with aging and vulnerable populations. Dr. Smith provides support for those living with Alzheimer’s, dementia, cognitive impairment, intellectual and developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injury (TBI) and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and their families. She serves as a Guardian ad Litem and Court Appointed Guardian for the Richland County Probate Court.
Dr. Smith was elected to the Board of Trustees at South Carolina State University in March 2021 and now serves as the Vice Chairperson of the Board. She is the owner of Diversified Training Consultants Group, a Geriatric Care Management organization, the author of A Dementia Caregiver’s Guide to Care and an advisory board member for Leeza’s Care Connection, a caregiving support center founded by Celebrity Journalist and Caregiver Advocate, Leeza Gibbons. Dr. Smith is the co-host of a brand new talk show with Teepa Snow called Dementia Divas: Caregiving & The Arts on Saltbox TV.
Leading in a culture of change can be rewarding and challenging. This opportunity will offer leaders in all segments of the health and helping profession strategies on how to appropriately address burnout and compassion fatigue in their respective industries while creating a meaningful plan to avoid going down that road.
In this current climate, the opportunities for diversity, equity, and inclusion are not always available. Therefore, this presentation will offer practical solutions for identifying and addressing opportunities for diversity, equity, and inclusion in non-profit and for-profit entities.
Practicing self-care is a right that many caregivers neglect. So, this presentation will reignite the passion for and the purpose behind self-care.
Approximately 10,000 Americans are reaching age 65 every day. And with age being the number 1 risk factor in developing dementia, ongoing information and education is needed in this area across industry. In this presentation, participants will gain a better understanding of the differences between normal aging memory loss and dementia and how to manage the long term services and supports that are needed to promote quality of life.
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#Aging is a universal process that applies to everyone. How well you handle it? Well, that’s an individual decision.
I don’t want to reverse the aging process; however, I can look good, feel good, and be good while going through the process 😉. What about you?
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📕: A Dementia Caregiver Called to Action: The Journey (amazon.com)
Do me a favor - Please have the doctor rule out treatable causes of dementia before accepting a lifetime assignment w/ #Alzheimer’s disease.
Here are a few areas to consider:
📝 Urinary Tract Infection
📝 Diabetes
📝 Thyroid concerns
📝 Substance abuse
📝 Vitamin deficiency
Learn more about symptoms that mimic #dementia that can be treated in my latest 📕 A Dementia Caregiver Called to Action: The Journey on amazon.com.
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🍿 STREAMING NOW 🍿
To be a part of such a heartwarming movie 🎥 about a family coming to terms with their patriarch developing #Alzheimer’s is something I can’t put into words.
If you want to capture the real + raw emotions of what it feels like to learn that the strongest person you know is “losing his mind” 🧠, you’ll want to stream #ForgettingChristmas written and directed by @rcadellcook.
Starring @victoriarowell @melan_perez @raisa.doyley, this movie cuts to the core of what matters most when caring for someone with #dementia.
Stream #ForgettingChristmas now on @tubi 🎦 and @amazonprime.
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#tubitv #dementia #alzheimers #caregiving #momentsmatter
I never get emotional 🥹 on television. But then again, I’ve never met @judeahartley of @theamshow.usa 🙃.
It has and always will be about the #moments. Moments matter when caring for someone with #dementia.
While the brain 🧠 may deteriorate, the heart ♥️ and soul remain strong 💪🏽 and sure 💯. Speak life to that. Give hope to that. Find reassurance in that. It won’t fail you.
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Let me just say that I was born on World Alzheimer’s Awareness Day. So, what does that mean? It simply means that I was born to do this work.
When you come to one of my #dementia seminars, it truly is an experience. We laugh. We cry. And we love on each other.
This is a journey of a million miles and no one should have to walk it alone. I’m right here with you.
Now, can y’all stop saying that a person has a “touch” or a “little bit” of dementia? 😚
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People don’t realize that there are things that people just don’t want to hear when they are grieving and/or mourning a loss. Yes, there is a difference between grieving and mourning.
Here ⬇️ are a few examples of what you should and should not say during this time in someone’s life.
🙅🏽♀️ “I understand what you’re going through.”
🙅🏽♀️ “How are you doing?”
🙅🏽♀️ “They’re in a better place.”
🙅🏽♀️ “The pain won’t last.”
🫶🏽 “I’m so sorry.”
🫶🏽 “I don’t know what to say.”
🫶🏽 “I’m here for you.”
🫶🏽 “I loved it when they would….” (Reminisce)
More tips and the full interview available on WLTX.com.
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Part of aging is recognizing that when it comes to falls, we may not get up like we used to. We have less muscle mass, so we aren’t as strong. Our proprioceptors, the neurons in our muscles, tendons and ligaments that help us stay balanced, don’t work as well. We may take medications that make us drowsy, dizzy or lightheaded when we stand up too quickly.
Age ain’t nothing but a number. This is true in every sense of the age-old adage. The fact that President Biden is 81 and Former President Trump is 77, alone, doesn’t mean they shouldn’t be President. Or should it?
Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly, PACE as it is affectionately known, is a comprehensive health care model that provides medical and social support for persons over the age of 55 who require nursing home level of care, but still live in the community.
Memory lapses can be a normal part of aging, but when are they cause for concern? Aging expert Dr. Macie Smith explains the warning signs to look for.
It’s important to note that for Americans over the age of 55, being without immediate family doesn’t mean they lack support. They may have developed a support system of friends, neighbors, and other people who are not related through family ties.
Most of the people diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer’s disease experience the same signs and symptoms as older people with the disease.
Take a peek inside Dr. Macie Smith's Frequently Asked Questions Dementia Care Guidebook that has been featured on Amazon Best Sellers list.
There once was a sense of comfort knowing that when one reaches the age of 65, Medicare will provide for most if not all long-term care needs.
The holiday season is upon us, and if you’re like me, I’m sure you’re looking forward to in-person celebrations and gatherings.
With Halloween around the corner, I want to ask you: Are you spooked by aging? Does the thought of getting older scare you?
“Dr Macie can do it all! On script or impromptu, she never fails to energize and educate a crowd, creating memorable experiences. Macie is always professional, reliable and responsive. Bottom line: she elevates every room she walks into with her knowledge, passion, charm and wit.”
Leeza Gibbons
“Ask Dr Macie! Is the truth the way and a bright shining light in Caregiving, Dementia guidance 101 and all related. I had the privilege of attending a seminar online ! Awesome and she is so engaging ! Her patience in understanding your concern is simply a Winner. Dr Macie is truly Special in her field. I would and have recommended her.”
Marlon Brown
“Dr. Smith you’re an electrifying and a real speaker…I thought I could deliver…but you dropped the Mic! You know your substance…continue to deliver your in-dept knowledge…I know each round will go higher and higher….can’t touch you!”
Twiler Smith
