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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Our only job as #caregivers is to ensure their dignity and independence for as long as possible. How do we do that?
By focusing more on their abilities, and less on their inabilities. They still can do many things. We just don’t allow them to. Let’s do better.
All you have to do is compartmentalize the tasks and allow them to participate in the part where they can be successful. That not only promotes independence, but also quality of living.
#justaskdrmacie™ #dementiaspeaks
Dementia 🧠 wreaks havoc on emotions, judgement, communication, and memory. The disease that causes dementia is eating away at the brain cells that are needed to function.
They really are doing the best they can with what they have. So, let’s give them the best of what we have.
When in doubt, err on the side of compassion 💕.
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As a spokesperson for the fastest-growing national franchisor in the home care industry, SYNERGY HomeCare, I’m super excited about the release of these informational videos 🤩.
Synergy prides itself on providing quality information to all caregivers who are in need of support.
Be sure to connect to synergyhomecare.com for unlimited access to caregiver resources and informational videos.
If you or someone you know and love are in need of #respite, reach out to your local Area Agency on Aging (AAA).
They have respite vouchers available that you can apply for. It’s a very quick and simple process. You’ll just need a doctor to confirm the dementia diagnosis.
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It’s not that hard people. They don’t choose to go to the bathroom on themselves 👖. Who would?! 🤷🏽♀️
When living with dementia, the disease will eventually affect the sensation you typically feel when you have to go to the bathroom 🚽.
Meaning…the brain no longer recognizes the signals the bladder/bowel sends to the brain 🧠.
There is a disconnect/fray between the brain and the bladder, not the brain and the heart ♥️. Be kind and….
✅ Implement a toileting schedule
✅ Take them to the bathroom
✅ Put a picture/sign on the bathroom door
✅ Watch out for signs of needing to go
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Now that you`re back from your holiday weekend 🎆 w/ your mom, or dad, or aging loved one and you`ve noticed some things. And you`re wondering what to do next.
The first thing you want to do is talk with other family members and friends about whether or not they have any concerns.
Then you want to grab a copy of my book 📕 "A Dementia Caregiver Called to Action: The Journey" for a complete playbook on what to do throughout the journey.
You can`t do it alone, nor do I expect you to. I got you!
📚link 🔗 in bio. Available on @amazon and @barnesandnoble.
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I want to send a very special thank you to @imericacampbell @radioonelife @2trillion and the @getuperica crew for having me this week to talk all things #SelfCare.
I’ve gotten so much great positive feedback and inquiries for help. That’s what it’s all about.…b/c “you can’t fix what you don’t face” 😉.
ICYM my interview this week on Get Up! Mornings w/ Erica Campbell, here’s a playback.
Catch the full show anywhere you listen 🎧 to your podcasts.
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Tag! You’re it. Because you have a fully functioning accommodating brain 🧠 you’re the one who has to make choices available to your loved one living with #dementia.
Everyone deserves the right and has the right to choose, no matter what condition they’re living well.
So, give those living with dementia the opportunity to choose well. Choice promotes quality of living for all 😌.
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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? As a gerontologist, I learned very early on that it’s mindset over age-set. While medical concerns ...
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
“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
