Jane MahakianDr. Jane Mahakian is a gerontologist specializing in managing the care of people with forgetfulness, primarily Alzheimer's and other dementias for more than 30 years. She develops care plans to improve the safety and well-being of her patients. Her gidance and consultation for those caring for someone with dementia provides a road map. Dr. Jane's expertise is frequently sought by patients' family members across the U.S. Dr. Jane is a consistent advocate for those living in the realm of forgetfulness. In 2010, she developed a continuing education curriculum for registered nurses, specifically exploring Your Reality or Theirs? Empowering the person with dementia. In 2013, she developed a memory enhancement program for residents of an assisted living community. She developed the Healthy Aging Memory Club for people with mild cognitive impairment, which educates people on how to maintain their brain health. Dr. Jane was honored to be the 2013 recipient of the Alzheimer's Association of Orange County's Visionary Women award. In 2017, she was the featured speaker at the American Association of University Women's Orange County Chapter meeting. In 2017, Dr. Jane founded Alzheimer's Care Armenia, a non-profit at the forefront in that country in developing sustainable programs and services for people with dementia and their families. In 2018, Alzheimer's Care Armenia partnered with Silverado, a leader in memory care communities in the U.S., to organize the first-ever Alzheimer's disease conference in Armenia for family caregivers and healthcare professionals. Dr. Jane is currently collaborating with the Armenian government to create national dementia initiatives and to develop the first memory care community. Read More Read Less