Patricia M. McClure-Chessier, Award-Winning Author, Educator, and Speaker
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Illinois
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Healthcare Professional & Caregiver presents on Nine Key Principles to prepare caregivers for their journey and avoid common mistakes.
Patricia M. McClure-Chessier has been in the healthcare industry for over 25 years. She holds a MBA, MPA, and Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. Patricia is currently employed as a Hospital CEO for a leading healthcare corporation. She is an adjunct college professor and public speaker for Alzheimer’s/Dementia and Caregiving. Patricia holds the position of Program Chair for Illinois Women Conquers Alzheimer’s which is an entity of the Alzheimer’s Association. Patricia is the award-winning author of “Losing a Hero to Alzheimer’s The Story of Pearl” and A Caregiver's Guide for Alzheimer's and Dementia Nine Key Principles. Patricia has been the guest speaker for several healthcare conferences, schools, libraries, trade shows, churches, special organizations, and expos across the country. She has been featured in several magazines and interviewed on radio and television stations, including the Christian Television Network. Patricia resides in Chicago, Illinois with her husband and children.
Patricia's newly released book, A Caregiver's Guide for Alzheimer's and Dementia Nine Key Principles, prepares the caregiver for their journey and avoid common mistakes. The caregiver will learn nine key principles to be effective as a caregiver and have a rewarding experience. In “Losing a Hero to Alzheimer's The Story of Pearl”, Patricia helps families to understand the diagnosis and adjust to the changes within the family system.
Awards:
Losing a Hero to Alzheimer’s: The Story of Pearl — First Place in Aging/Senior Living, First Place in Relationships, Honorable Mention in Biography/Memoir at the 2016 Royal Dragonfly Book Award contest
A Caregiver’s Guide for Alzheimer’s and Dementia: Nine Key Principles — First Place in Aging/Senior Living, Second Place in Education, Second Place in How-To at the 2020 Royal Dragonfly Book Award contest
Speaking Engagements and School Presentations:
Patricia connects with the audience while giving a presentation on the signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's/Dementia and offers practical guidelines on how to handle it. She also discusses how the disease impacts the family system. She has proven to be versatile in her presentation on educating her audiences about Alzheimer's/Dementia and caregiving. Patricia’s information is practical and offers meaningful examples from her personal and professional experiences. She has been well-received by children and youth, family caregivers, healthcare professionals and college level students. Patricia has most often been described as knowledgeable, passionate, informative, energetic, interactive, and inspirational!
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Grades K-3
Grades 4-6
Middle School
High School
College
Adult