Landis Homes is intensifying its commitment to provide a highly supportive environment for individuals living with memory loss. This initiative began with all team members receiving training in Positive Approach to Care (PAC), a program that teaches methods to interact with and care for those with dementia. It is endorsed by nationally recognized expert Teepa Snow. The next phase was to create a new role to oversee this work across all care levels within the organization.

Stephanie "Teffie" Landmann has been named as the inaugural director of dementia friendly experience. A certified occupational therapy assistant and certified PAC trainer, Landmann has been teaching PAC learners since 2018. Her expertise in mentoring individuals and organizations on best practices for supporting those with memory loss has made her a sought-after speaker at health care associations and medical conferences. Prior to taking on her new role, she held significant management positions in various rehabilitation roles, including director of rehabilitation overseeing multiple facilities, and she was the certification programs director for PAC.

Landmann holds a Bachelor of Science in biology with a specialization in microbiology from the University of Akron. She also earned an associate degree in applied science as a certified occupational therapy assistant/licensed (COTA/L) from Cape Fear Community College in Wilmington, N.C.

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