Peg Macaluso Email & Phone Number

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

Fit Minds provides mental stimulation, in group and individualized programs for seniors and senior living communities. For the past eight years, our three unique offerings have effectively supported a wide range of cognitive abilities, from independent seniors to those challenged with Alzheimer’s and other types of mild, moderate and advanced dementia.Fit Minds exercises five key areas of cognition:- Language and Music- Visual/Spatial orientation- Memory- Critical thinking- Computation

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

State of Florida certified Alzheimer's and related dementia trainer.

1145 Ponce De Leon Blvd., Belleair, Fl 33756

Sales and marketing of a dementia specific assisted living. Worked with families to find the "right fit" for their loved ones. Marketed to the medical professions throughout Pinellas County.

Responsible for the admissions and marketing of an enhanced assisted living facilityFacilitated Alzheimer’s and Related Dementia support group for caregiversDaily interaction with residents including those in various stages of Alzheimer’s and related dementias

Clearwater, Florida

My responsibilities included training various local law enforcement/emergency response agencies on how to deal with a dementia person, taught new communication skills to support attempts at conversation that might be the cause of frustration rather than comfort for the Caregiver, implemented reminiscence group programs as an effective way to enhance the cognitive capacity of people with Alzheimer’s disease and Vascular Dementia as well as their ability to participate in normal activities of daily living, facilitated Alzheimer's and related dementia' support groups for caregivers and those in the Responsible for coordinating and conducting community and professional dementia and Alzheimer’s education programs early stages of the diseases, trained volunteer support group leaders and oversaw multiple support groups in Pinellas and Pasco Counties. Advocated for clients and families to local, state and federal government representatives and built a strong advocate base.

Clearwater, Fl

Responsible for the admissions and marketing of a dementia specific assisted living residence. Met with physicians and professionals that deal with neurological diseases. Facilitated Alzheimer’s support group for caregivers and those affected with dementia. Daily interaction with those in various stages of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

Develop new business and maintain current relationships/accounts within the health care community in multiple counties.

Pinellas Park, Fl

Responsible for all fundraising events for 17- county area. Events include the local implementation of the National Association’s Memory Walks (9) and art auction of paintings created by dementia residents. Coordinate all third party fundraisers.