Vivid-Pix/National Institute for Dementia Education Virtual Press Conference for November’s Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

Friday, October 25, 2024
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET (already completed)

If you missed Friday’s press conference with Vivid-Pix/National Institute on Dementia Education in recognition of November Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, the press conference video can be viewed below.

Virtual Press Conference for November’s Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
Topic: Brain Health and Photos

In preparation for November Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, please join Dr. Josh Freitas and Rick Voight for an enlightening conversation and press Q&A regarding the health and social benefits of photos.

Topics will include:

Trends in Alzheimer’s.
How to keep your brain healthy.
Health and social benefits of pRT (Photo Reminiscence Therapy).
Q&A.

Bios:

Joshua Freitas, PhD, MEd, BC-Ded,

Chair of the Board, National Institute for Dementia Education

Chief Research Officer, CERTUS Institute

Dr. Joshua J. Freitas is an award-winning memory care program developer, researcher, and author. He serves as the Vice President of Program Development at CERTUS Senior Living, Chief Research Officer at the CERTUS Institute, and Chief Educational Officer/Chair of the Board for the National Institute for Dementia Education. Dr. Freitas earned a doctorate from the California Institute of Integral Studies with a concentration in Gerontology and Aging Neuroscience and has also studied Non-Pharmacological Healthcare at Lesley University, Healthcare Economics at Harvard University, and Music Education and Music Therapy at Berklee College of Music. Dr. Freitas holds five certifications related to dementia care and serves on several national advocacy boards for dementia care.

Dr. Freitas has been featured in prominent publications, including Long-Term Living Magazine, Healthcare Provider Magazine, Science Today Magazine, and more, and through his two recent books, “The Dementia Concept” and “Joining Grandma’s Journey,” Dr. Freitas hopes to change the way society views individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and related forms of dementia. He believes a dementia diagnosis should not be viewed as the end of life. “To break the stigmas that impede progress and quality care,” Dr. Freitas says, “we must all advocate for those with memory loss and support their families and friends.”

At the helm of CERTUS Institute as Chief Research Officer, Freitas focuses on pioneering dementia care through innovation and education, employing his expertise in transformative gerontology and aging neuroscience and advocating for progressive memory care philosophies and initiatives, including non-pharmacological approaches and specialized dementia care training. His goal is to change lives through empathy, research, and education enhancing the quality of life for those affected and their families.

For more info, see LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuafreitas/.

Rick Voight, CEO, Vivid-Pix

“Do Well Doing Good. Don’t let your memories fade. You click the mouse – We do the rest”- Rick Voight

Winner of the 2024 Stevie Award for Maverick of the Year, Rick Voight, CEO and Co-Founder, Vivid-Pix and Publisher, Reunions magazine, is a lifelong photography and imaging visionary with leading photography companies, such as Hewlett-Packard and Kodak. Vivid-Pix invents and harnesses technologies, making it simple for individuals, families, and organizations to relive memories and share stories. Whether by inventing software to restore decades-old photos, bringing back precious memories that were thought to be long gone due to the passage of time or cognitive decline, conducting research into the effects of Photo Reminiscence Therapy and dementia, sharing stories, or helping to bring families and friends together at reunions, “Rick, Randy, and a few excellent people” created Vivid-Pix over a decade ago with a focus to make it simple and affordable for consumers, families, and organizations to relive memories.

Vivid-Pix products, solutions, research, and education:

Vivid-Pix’s two patented software: RESTORE restoration software and Land & Sea SCUBA underwater photography software are in use in over 100 countries, enjoyed by individuals, families, librarians, genealogists, historians, and more. Info at: www.vivid-pix.com/software.
Vivid-Pix Memory Station / Software: Patent-pendingMemory Station Software intuitive interface with large buttons provides an entertaining experience and health and social benefits, by improving memories and sharing stories. Info at:https://www.vivid-pix.com/memorystation/.
Photo Reminiscence Therapy: Vivid-Pix works with medical experts and senior community to enable the social and health benefits of photos by invoking memories and connection, decreasing isolation and loneliness multi-generationally. Info at: https://www.vivid-pix.com/reminisce/.
Vivid-Pix Education: Vivid-Pix provides free and low-cost education on topics, such as photo organization, storytelling, genealogy research, photo reminiscence therapy, and more at: https://www.vivid-pix.com/education/.