ELLEN BELK, BC-DEd CDP - Board Certified Holistic Dementia Educator & Silver Living Strategist

For our 70th episode, we spoke with the very irrepressible Ellen Belk, a domestic educator and Silver Living strategist, with a refreshing "call it as she sees it" style that leaves a lasting impression on anyone who works with.  Ellen is the company founder of the K.I.M. Academy (Keep In Mind) -  An online Dementia Education platform to serve both professionals & families with on-demand, interactive learning-sessions for adult learners. Ellen has an impressive 20+years of operational experience in Senior housing as a holistic Dementia expert, author, trainer, and influencer. She brings a unique blend of proficiency in operations, sales, team building, resident experience, and innovation to her clients. Ellen is on a mission to elevate the collective (global) Dementia IQ  by dispelling the myths,  elevating the truth, and highlighting the LIVES that are still lived after a dementia diagnosis. As a rising Brand Ambassador, Ellen is a trusted voice seeking to share information about technology products and other services benefitting aging consumers within her circle-of-influence and network. Therefore, she’s an asset to those innovator cohort groups who understand the need for influencer marketing strategies to reach Boomer consumers and ‘silver citizens’.Ellen is simply not satisfied with the status quo. If you tell her, “This is the way it’s always been done”, she'll be the first voice to share an alternative solution.  Her motto: Together we are stronger. Be the change. We couldn't agree more! Enjoy!xoxo Susie and DonFollow Ellen Belk on LinkedIn, YouTubeSend us Fan MailIf someone you love experienced neglect in a nursing home…Then you know how desperately the system needs to change.  History has shown us that It takes people power to change anything worthwhile. That’s why we we’re launching something that’s never been done before. On September 27, communities across the country are coming together for the first-ever National Long-Term Care Reform Day.This is a peaceful national walk for dignity, accountability, and change in long-term care.We’rSupport the showNo Country For Old People; a Nursing Home Exposé is STREAMING NOW on Amazon Prime (https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0F7D1RR5X/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r) Visit the No Country For Old People Website for more information.Please watch. Review. Share.Be a ROAR-ior!! JOIN THE R.O.A.R. MOVEMENT (Respect, Oversight, Advocacy, Reform) for quality long term care! Visit the ROAR 4 LTC Website for more information and consider participating in the inaugural National National Long-Term Care Day, Sunday, September 27th The 1st ever ROAR 2026 National Walk for Long-Term Care Reform! Found out more here: https://www.roar4ltc.org/roar-2026-walkFollow us on Twitter, FB, IG, & TiK Tok 💜 Listen on your favorite platform 💜 If you like what you hear leave us some love.  💜