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.
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Communication is at the core of effective engagement with those living w/ dementia. How are your communication strategies? Are talking at them or are you speaking with them? There’s a difference.
Check out additional tips in my book 📕 “A Dementia Caregiver’s Guide to Care” on @amazon or @barnesandnoble.
Find the link 🔗conveniently located in my bio 😉.
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I had so much fun taping for @theportiatvshow w/ veteran journalist @portiafox5.
Portia is a class act and I want to congratulate her on a 2nd season + syndication 🤗. She’s on at 1PM in several markets. Tune in and support ✌🏽.
Stay tuned for my episode air date.
Purple Power Suit 👩🏽💼: @express 🔗 in bio
#WorldAlzheimersAwarenessDay #PurplePowerSuit 💜 #drmacie #askdrmacie #justaskdrmacie™ #ThePortiaTVShow
Pouring from an empty cup 🫙 is impossible. Have you tried? What happened? I already know the answer. But want to ensure you do, as well.
Here are some quick tips to ensure you’re measuring and managing your well being while caring for others:
📌 write yourself into the care plan for others
📌 do what you enjoy doing even when you’re not feeling up to it
📌 journal about what you’re doing and your feelings
📌 share w/ someone who will validate your feelings
📌 delegate tasks
📌 say no
📌 take time away, not off, but away
Join me September 14th at the Oasis Conference Center in Cincinnati, Ohio for the 2nd Annual Elder Care Symposium - Finding Solutions for the Sandwich Generation Caregiver hosted by The Law Practice of Dennis & Keller, LLC as I cover this topic and so much more!
Grab your tickets from Eventbrite today!
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Certified Elder Care Attorney @lawyerlisasc joins me today at 2PM on @wocs937 to share insight on the differences between #guardianship and #conservatorship.
She’s definitely skilled and knowledgeable in this field. And I highly recommend reaching out to her and her team before you need to, www.lawyerlisa.com.
Be sure to tune in today at 2PM (EST) 🕑 to the Health & Wellness Hour⏳with your favorite Gerontologist 🙋🏽♀️, right before the @chubbrockshow @chubblive on the The People’s Station 📻.
Not local? No worries. Tune in live today at 2PM on iHeart radio ⬇️ https://www.iheart.com/live/wocs-937-fm-9627/.
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Honey‼️ When it comes to #ElderLaw, @lawyerlisasc is the truth. She laid it out so simple and plain about the difference between #conservatorship and #guardianship. And I appreciate her so much for doing just that. So, when I make a recommendation to seek an elder attorney, this is why.
Coming up on the Health & Wellness Hour ⏳ this Thursday at 2PM (EST) on @wocs937, we address who should get a conservatorship and/or guardianship and how to go about it.
You don’t want to miss it!
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Lisa Hostetler Brown
Founder, LawyerLisa
Estate Planning | Elder Law | Elder Care | Probate
“Where Your Family Is Our Focus”
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As we gear up for #WorldAlzheimersAwarenessDay September 21st, it’s important to focus on the person and not the disease. What they need most is what we need most. No difference. Take the time to follow their lead throughout the journey.
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#dementia #dementiaawareness #dementiacare #dementiasupport #alzheimers #alzheimersawareness #alzheimerscare #alzheimerssupport #drmacie #askdrmacie #justaskdrmacie™ #thesocialgerontologist #adementiacaregiversguidetocare™ #amazonbestseller
Are we listening to @domesticworkers?? I mean really listening to what they are saying and what they are needing? US Congressman Jim Clyburn @clyburnsc06 is. And the National Domestic Workers Alliance is creating a space for all (i.e. caregivers, direct support staff, sitters, etc) to express, advocate, and act.
To get involved ahead, connect with @careinactionus today!! They’ll be waiting for you 🙌🏽.
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#laborday #domesticworkers #nationaldomesticworkersalliance #careinaction #billofrights #justaskdrmacie™
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?
Monday, June 7, 2021, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new Alzheimer’s treatment, Aducanumab, that is designed to slow cognitive decline
If you think what’s going on with Wendy Williams does not affect you, you have one or two more thinks coming.
“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
