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Laura Herman

Full Length Books
Blog Posts and Articles
ABC Dementia Blog
Consultation Clients

Full Length Books

Hilltop Heights Home for the Memory Impaired

A narrative non-fiction collection of short stories, quotes and vignettes compiled while working in a memory care facility. 

Come take a peek behind the locked doors of Hilltop Heights Home for the Memory Impaired.
You might be surprised how much fun we have back here!

Blog Posts and Articles

ReaDementia


Typically 1,500 - 2,000 words in length, these educational articles for ReaDementia offer information on best practices for a variety of topics relating to dementia care. Please visit the ReaDementia site for a complete listing of articles. Topics include:

Best Practices in Bathing
Pressure Ulcers
Palliative Care: an Underused Support in Dementia
Cognitive Stimulation Therapy
Horticulture Therapy in Dementia
What to Bring when Moving to Memory Care 
Incontinence in Dementia

Safer Senior Care


Except for the piece on Elder Abuse, these articles are primarily buyers' guides for seniors and their families who are looking for supportive equipment but are overwhelmed by choices, or who aren’t sure where to start.

7 Types of Elder Abuse & How to Recognize It

6 Best Bathtub Safety Rails for the Elderly
Best Bedpans and Urinals for the Elderly
16 Best Shower Chairs & Benches for Seniors
11 Best Folding Mobility Scooters for Seniors
7 Best Portable Wheelchair Ramps for Seniors
8 Best Wheelchair Lifts for Cars
7 Best Radios For Seniors
13 Best Slippers for Seniors
9 Best Snow Boots for Seniors
5 Best Transfer Poles for the Elderly

Approved Senior Network

A few of the countless ghostwritten short blog posts which offer helpful information for families of seniors who are using or considering home care services. They are posted by various home care agencies.

Why Seniors with Dementia Pace and Wander
Senior Care Took Melvin to Church
Senior Care Helped Sam and Twyla Take Care of Each Other
The Connection Between Hearing Loss and Cognition
Unintentional Weight Loss in Seniors
Minnie's Senior Care Beauty Day
How Home Care Helped Harry Laugh Again
What is Senior Self-Neglect?
Home Care Helped Marguerite Stay Connected and Mentally Healthy
What Family Caregivers Should Know About Seating for Seniors

Optomed


Optomed is a leading producer of specialized medical equipment, specifically cameras designed for eye examination. This eBook and these articles are intended for an audience of primary care physicians.

eBook: Primary Care: The Front Line of Detecting Diabetic Retinopathy 

We Made Fundus Eye Exams Easier for Primary Care Physicians
PCPs Can Now Easily Detect Diabetic Retinopathy Signs

Complete Dementia Solutions


This ghostwritten piece is intended for family members in the challenging position of knowing that their loved one may need to move to a memory care facility sooner or later.

5 Signs it May be Time to Move a Loved One to a Memory Care Facility

ABC Dementia

In this blog I focus on understanding and Appreciating Behavioral Communication in Dementia

Consultation and Other Clients



The work I've done with these clients ranges considerably, encompassing areas such as developing training material, research, and developing content strategy.

Simbiotia

Simbiotia is a Spanish company focused on creating wellness environments to improve the lives of people. I’ve had the honor to provide consultation and research services to this amazing company, with a focus on what makes a healthy living environment for seniors.

I was happy to be featured in a recent video series after consulting on the Future of Senior Care Residences.