Board certified in Geriatrics and educated in nursing, behavioral science, and long-term care management, Wendy Schrag is highly qualified for her longtime work with people living with dementia. She is Vice President of Clinical Services for Touchmark, a provider of multi-level senior housing that includes dedicated memory care on its 13 campuses across 9 northwestern states plus Canada. Certified as a Master Trainer in 2013, Wendy was instrumental in designing and implementing programs to train Touchmark staff in the Best Friends approach. Progressing from Memory Care Manager for just one community to Memory Care Support Manager for the entire organization, she provided guidance and education on person-centered care and Best Friends^™ practices to nurses and other care staff at all Touchmark communities before assuming her current responsibilities.

Wendy also gives informational presentations to the public on issues relating to dementia and is trained as an Alzheimer’s Association Support Group Facilitator, working with families who are caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease or other age-related dementia.