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Eilon Caspi B.S.W. M.A. Ph.D.

Gerontologist & Dementia Behavior Specialist

Founder & Director, Dementia Behavior Consulting LLC

Adjunct Faculty

School of Nursing University of Minnesota

Email: ecaspi@umn.edu

Tel: 617-634-9091 Minneapolis, MN

Education 2010 – Ph.D. in Gerontology – University of Massachusetts Boston (GPA 3.89). Doctoral Dissertation: Preventing agitated behaviors and encouraging positive emotions among elders with memory-loss in an assisted living residence. Chair: Frank G. Caro. Committee members: Donna Haig Friedman, Ann C. Hurley, & Jeff A. Burr. 2003 – M.A. in Gerontology, Haifa University, Israel (GPA 94, Scale 0-100) 1999 – B.S.W. Tel Aviv University, Israel (Aging track) (GPA 87) Continuing Education 1999 – 2001 – Eighteen-month program (420 hours) in Administration of Homes for Elders, Bar-Ilan University, School of Social Work, Unit for Continuing Education Professional Experience 2015 – Present. Founder and director, Dementia Behavior Consulting LLC. 2018 – 2019 – Research Associate. School of Nursing, University of Minnesota. 2013 (Jan) – 2015 (March) – Ocean State Research Institute, Providence, RI. Postdoctoral Fellow, Geriatrics & Extended Care Data & Analysis Center (GEC DAC), Canandaigua VA Medical Center, Canandaigua NY. Mentor: Orna Intrator, PhD. 2010 (Dec) – 2011 (May). Consultant. Tzahalon Geriatric Center, Jaffa, Israel. Led the professional aspects of reopening a special care unit for low-income elders with dementia and implementation of culture change practices.

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2010 – Postdoctoral Fellowship. Kunin-Lunenfeld Applied Research Unit, Baycrest, Toronto, Canada. Worked on Project BRAVO (Baycrest Research About Volunteering in Older Adults). Supervisor: Dr. Thecla Damianakis (University of Windsor). Principal Investigator: Dr. Nicole Anderson. 2004 – 2008 – Research Assistant, UMass Boston. Project: Motivation and Barriers for Productive Aging – The Lifestyles Study. Supervisor: Frank Caro. 2001 – 2003 – Social worker. Nursing unit and special care unit for people with Alzheimer’s. Tzahalon Geriatric Center, Keshet Association, Jaffa, Israel. 2000 – Social worker. Department for Social Services for Elders, Tel Aviv Municipality, Israel. Responsible for a neighborhood with 250 low-income elders primarily from Yemen. 1999 – Private tutor for a person with schizophrenia (met twice a week for one year). 1998 – Coordinator of 36 college students as part of a Big Brother and Sister Tutoring Program for socio-economically deprived children from Hatikva Neighborhood, Tel Aviv, Israel (Tel Aviv University). 1995 –1997 – Private nurse aide for frail elders and I.D.F. disabled veterans. 1994/5 – Nurse aide. Nursing unit at “Maccabi Residences,” Ramat Hasharon, Israel. The same nursing homes where my grandfather lived in the final years of his life. Teaching Experience Caspi, E. (2019). Distressing and Harmful Resident-to-Resident Interactions in Dementia in LTC Homes. A 4-week online workshop (planned for April 20, 2020 to May 17, 2020). The Institute for Life Course and Aging, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Spring 2012 – Instructor – Course title: Psychology of older adults with memory-loss, Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Psychology Department, UMass Boston. To access the course syllabus, go to: http://dementiabehaviorconsulting.com/?page_id=357 Fall 2006 – Teaching Assistant – Qualitative Research Methods course. UMass Boston. Instructor: Donna Haig Friedman, Ph.D. Teaching Assistant evaluation is available upon request.

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Expert Consulting Services Expert feedback survey for Round 3 of the National Modified Delphi Study to Re-Image Long-Term Care. May, 2019. Requested by Dr. Rosalie A Kane, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota. Consultation interview (pro bono) to Alzheimer’s Society of Canada on development of Information Resource on resident-to-resident incidents in dementia in long-term care homes. Requested by Mary Schulz, director, Information, Support Services, and Education, Alzheimer’s Society of Canada. Interviewed by writer/researcher Mark Witten on August 13, 2018. The educational resource is expected to be released in English and French in Spring 2020. July 7, 2017 – Guiding a medical student in qualitative analysis of data from Buddy Program called Partners in Dementia (14 medical students paired with people with MCI and dementia and their family care partners for two 2-hour visits per month over the course of a year). A partnership between University of Minnesota Medical School and HealthPartners’ Center for Memory and Aging. Coordinator: Dr. Michael Rosenbloom. March 2017 – Present. Consulting Alzheimer’s Society of Canada on development of educational resources on prevention of distressing and harmful resident-to-resident interactions in dementia in long-term care homes. For Mary Schultz, Director of Education, Alzheimer’s Society of Canada, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Invited for a 1-day meeting with researchers, practitioners, and care advocates to develop a research agenda on resident-to-resident aggression in long-term care homes in Canada. This first-of-its-kind event was funded by the Canadian Institutes for Health Research and hosted by the Institute for Life Course & Aging, University of Toronto. The initiative was led by Prof. Lynn McDonald and was held on 5.20.14 in Toronto. State Work Groups Served on the following two Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Work Groups: 1. Assisted Living Licensure Work Group (led by Commissioner of Health Jan Malcolm) and 2. Quality and Safety Work Group (led by Acting Assistant Commissioner Marie Dotseth). September to December 2018. Training Programs Caspi, E. (May 15, 2019). The role of language in caring for people living with dementia. In-Service training (2 hours) to the leadership of Prairie Senior Cottages (Assisted Living Residences for people with memory loss) including 25 directors, assistant directors, RNs, LPNs, and senior leaders. Caspi, E. (December 12, 2018). Understanding fatal resident-to-resident incidents in dementia in long-term care homes. In-Service training delivered on December 12, 2018 at Long-Term Care Ombudsman Office of Minnesota.

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Caspi E. (2017). Eight 3-hour staff training sessions on prevention of distressing and harmful resident-to-resident interactions in dementia in long-term care homes. Delivered on March 13-15 in Thunder Bay and March 29-30, 2017 in Kenora and Fort Frances. Invited by Alison Denton, manager, Regional Behavioral Health Services for Northwestern Ontario with St. Joseph’s Care Group, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. Caspi, E. (2016). Fighting for dignity: Prevention of distressing and harmful resident-to-resident interactions in dementia in long-term care homes. Presentation delivered on 9.13.16 for LeadingAge Kansas’s Joint Provider/Surveyor Training. Wichita, KS. Caspi, E. (2016). Fighting for dignity: Prevention of distressing and harmful resident-to-resident interactions in dementia in long-term care homes. Presentation delivered on 9.14.16 for LeadingAge Kansas’s Joint Provider/Surveyor Training. Topeka, KS. Caspi, E. (2016). Fighting for dignity: Prevention of distressing and harmful resident-to-resident interactions in dementia in long-term care homes. Presentation delivered on 10.12.16 as In-Service Annual Training for 165 Surveyors and Supervisors of the Minnesota Department of Health (such as Health Regulation Division, Licensing and Certification, Office of Health Complaints, Home Care & Assisted Living Program). The Long-Term Care Ombudsman staff are also invited to attend this presentation. The presentation is sponsored by Orfield Labs Inc. (Steve Orfield), Minneapolis, MN. Caspi, E. (2012). Providing dignified bathing experience and preventing resistance to care among nursing home residents with dementia. In-service training delivered on 11.29.12 at St. Anthony Park Home, St. Paul, MN. 2011 (June). Developed and delivered two training programs (3-hours each) to the care staff (nurse aides, nurses, social workers, occupational therapists) of a special care unit and nursing unit at Mishan Neot Afeka, Tel Aviv, Israel. Topics: Approaches to care for elders with dementia; communication techniques; and psychosocial strategies for prevention of behavioral expressions in residents with dementia. Spring 2011. Developed and led a dementia-specific training program (12 hours; 10 learning units) to 33 nurse aides and nurses. Topics: Background on dementia, communication techniques, care approaches, prevention of behavioral expressions. Tzahalon Geriatric Center, Jaffa, Israel. Participants’ satisfaction survey: average score 3.9 on a scale of 1-4. Caspi, E. (2011). Aggressive behaviors between residents with memory loss in an assisted living residence. Training delivered on 12.1.11 at Compass on the Bay Memory-Support Assisted Living, Boston. MA. Caspi, E. (2010). Aggressive behaviors between elder residents with memory-loss in an assisted living residence. Training delivered on 12.12.10 to the interdisciplinary team of the Psychogeriatric Day Center, Ichilov Hospital, Tel Aviv, Israel.

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Caspi, E. (2003). Validation Therapy: Alzheimer’s-specific communication techniques.

6.12.03 – Social workers of the Department for Welfare of Elders, Municipality of Ramat Gan, Israel. 10.14.03 – Social workers of the Department for Care of the Elder Population, Municipality of Kfar-Saba, Israel. Co-presented with Koren, C. 2.12.03 – Support group of family caregivers of elders with Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s Association of Israel, Ramat-Gan Chapter, Israel.

December 2002. Delivered a workshop (5 sessions) to the staff (nurses and nurse aides) based on the principles of Validation Method, a communication method for old people with Alzheimer’s disease. Tzahalon Geriatric Center, Jaffa, Israel. 2000 – Trainer. Delivered a 5-session workshop on prevention of conflicts between elder residents with low-income. Home for the Aged in Tel Aviv, Israel. Book Caspi, E. (in press). Fighting for Dignity: Prevention of Distressing and Harmful Resident-to-Resident Interactions in Dementia in Long-Term Care Homes. Health Professions Press. Currently working on revisions of a few chapters. Expected release: 2020 Publications (peer-reviewed) Caspi, E. (2019). Trust at stake: Is the “dual mission” of the U.S. Alzheimer’s Association out of balance? Dementia: The International Journal of Social Research and Practice, 18(5), 1629-1650.

Caspi, E. (2018). The circumstances surrounding the death of 105 elders as a result of resident-to-resident incidents in dementia in long-term care homes. Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect, 30(4), 284-308. Caspi, E. (2017). A federal survey deficiency citation is needed for resident-to-resident aggression in U.S. nursing homes. Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect, 29(4), 193-212. McDonald, L., Hitzig, S.L., Pillemer, K.A., Lachs, M.S., Beaulieu, M., Brownell, P., Burnes, D., Caspi, E et al. (2015) Developing a research agenda on resident-to-resident aggression: Recommendations from a consensus conference. Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect, 27, 146–167. Caspi, E. (2015). Aggressive behaviors between residents with dementia in an assisted living residence. Dementia: The International Journal of Social Research and Practice, 14(4), 528-546. Anderson, N.D., Damianakis, T., Kroger, E., Wagner, L.M., Dawson, D.R., Binns, M.A., Bernstein, S., Caspi, E., & Cook, S.L., & The BRAVO Team (2014, Aug 25). The Benefits Associated with Volunteering Among Seniors: A Critical Review and Recommendations for Future Research. Psychological Bulletin. Advance online publication.

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Caspi, E. (2014). Wayfinding difficulties among elders with dementia in an Assisted Living Residence. Dementia: The International Journal of Social Research and Practice, 13(4), 429-450. Caspi, E. (2014). Does self-neglect occur among older adults with dementia when unsupervised in Assisted Living? An exploratory, observational study. Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 26(2), 123-149. Caro, F.G., Burr, J.A., Caspi, E., and Mutchler, J.E. (2010). Motives that bridge diverse activities of older people. Activities, Adaptation & Aging, 34(2), 115-134. Caro, F.G., Caspi, E., Burr, J.A., and Mutchler, J.E. (2009). Global activity motivation and activities of older people. Activities, Adaptation & Aging, 33(3), 191-208. Caspi, E., Silverstein, N.M., Porell, F., & Kwan, N. (2009). Physician outpatient contacts and hospitalizations among cognitively-impaired elderly. Alzheimer’s & Dementia, 5(1), 30-42. Editorial Caspi, E. (2016). Deaths as a result of resident-to-resident altercations in dementia in long-term care homes: A need for research, policy, and prevention. Journal of the American Medical Directors Association, 17(1), 7-11. Link to full-text: http://ltcombudsman.org/uploads/files/support/Editorial_JAMDA_-_Final.pdf Letters to the Editor Caspi, E. (2015). Policy Recommendation: The National Center for Prevention of Resident-to-Resident Aggression in Dementia. Journal of the American Medical Directors Association, 16, 527-534. Caspi, E. (2013). Time for change: Persons with dementia and “behavioral expressions,” not “behavior symptoms.” Journal of the American Medical Directors Association, 14(10), 768-769. Caspi, E. (2013). M.D.S. 3.0 – A giant step forward but what about items on resident-to-resident aggression? Journal of the American Medical Directors Association, 14(8), 624-625. Guest Blog Posts Caspi, E. (2020). Resident-to-resident incidents: Using the power of history to improve the safety of nursing home residents. McKnight’s Long-Term Care News, January 24, 2020. Link: https://www.mcknights.com/blogs/resident-to-resident-incidents-using-the-power-of-history-to-improve-the-safety-of-nursing-home-residents/ Caspi, E. (2019). Twenty reasons why we need to know the early life history of people living with dementia. ChangingAging Guest Blog Post. April 16, 2019. Distributed to over 30,000 subscribers. Link: https://changingaging.org/dementia/20-reasons-why-we-need-to-know-the-early-life-history-of-people-living-with-dementia/

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Caspi, E. (2018). Trust at stake: Is the “dual mission” of the U.S. Alzheimer’s Association out of balance? ChangingAging Guest Blog posted on January 16, 2018. Link: https://changingaging.org/dementia/trust-at-stake/ Caspi, E. (2018). Buried (Not) Forever: A Hidden source of Injuries and Deaths in Nursing Homes. ChangingAging Guest Blog Post. August 14, 2018. Distributed to over 30,000 subscribers. Link: https://changingaging.org/dementia/buried-not-forever/ Caspi, E. (2018). Head in the Sand: The Failure of the Assisted Living Industry in Minnesota to Respond to 20 Years of Warning Signs and Implement a Licensure. ChangingAging Guest Blog Post. May 1, 2018. Distributed to over 30,000 subscribers. Link: https://changingaging.org/blog/head-in-the-sand/ Caspi, E. (2018). ChangingAging Guest Blog Post. Trust at Stake: Is the “Dual Mission” of the U.S. Alzheimer’s Association Out of Balance? January 16, 2018. Distributed to over 30,000 subscribers. Link: https://changingaging.org/dementia/trust-at-stake/ Non Peer-Reviewed Manuscripts Caspi, E. (2011). Old language versus new language in care of elders with memory-loss: A collection of contrasting quotes. Caspi (2011). Early-life events and current reactive behaviors among elders with dementia. Caspi, E. (2012). Recognizing Early Warning Signs of Responsive Behaviors in Persons with Dementia. Caspi (2012). Principles for meaningful engagement of residents with dementia in organized activities. Caspi, E. (2012). Why do we need to know the early life-history of older persons with dementia? Caspi, E. (2012). “Why the devil they don’t ask us what we’re thinking?” The need for Residents’ Council meetings in special care units for persons with dementia in Assisted Living Residences. Caspi, E. (2012). There is a need for social workers in special care units for persons with dementia in Assisted Living Residences. Caspi, E. (2012). “I was really scared…cause there was nobody around.” A night of a resident with Alzheimer’s disease in a special care unit of an assisted living residence. Caspi, E. (2012). Rigor versus relevance in structured observational strategies in research on agitated behaviors in persons with dementia. Caspi, E. (2013). Behavioral Log: A critical tool for understanding and preventing reactive behaviors among long-term care residents with dementia.

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Caspi, E. (2013). Aggressive behaviors between residents with dementia: Recommendations for change in the regulations of assisted living in Massachusetts. Caspi, E. (2013). “In the 22 years that I have known her, I have never seen her so happy.” The positive effects of an intimate relationship between two residents with dementia in an assisted living residence. Caspi, E. (2015). Case Report: Resident in late-stage dementia exercising at a fitness center. Caspi, E. (2015). Commentary on Michael Ellenbogen’s statement quoted in a Washington Post article by Fredrick Kunkle on 5.27.15: More people with Alzheimer’s are becoming activists – which brings its own challenges. Link: http://tinyurl.com/ptqgtv2 Caspi, E. (2015). Potential therapeutic benefits of participation of people with dementia on Care Farms. Available at: http://tinyurl.com/p36l9kd Non Peer-Reviewed Publications (Hebrew) Caspi, E. (2013). The importance of knowing the life-history of older persons with memory-loss. The Newsletter of the Israeli Alzheimer’s Association, 75, 22-23. Caspi, E. (2012). Meaningful engagement of residents with memory-loss in organized activities in long-term care residences. The Newsletter of the Israeli Alzheimer’s Association, 74, 14. Caspi, E. (2012). Old and new cultures of language in care of persons with memory-loss in LTC residences. The Newsletter of the Israeli Alzheimer’s Association, 71, 24-25. Caspi, E. (2011). The differences between the old and new cultures of care for persons with dementia. The newsletter of the Israeli Alzheimer’s Association, 70, 20. Caspi, E. (2011). Prevention of behavior problems and encouragement of positive emotions among elders with Alzheimer’s in special care units of an assisted living residence. The Newsletter of the Israeli Alzheimer’s Association, 68, 18-19. Caspi, E. & Koren, C. (2003). Validation Therapy: Care and communication with patients with Alzheimer's disease. Dorot, 67, 32-35. Documentary Film Caspi, E. and Berry, J. (co-directors). Fighting for Dignity: A Documentary Film on Injurious and Fatal Resident-to-Resident Incidents in Dementia in Long-Term Care Homes. Terra Nova Films. Release: March, 2020.

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In the Media Serres, C. (2020). Woman hammers nails into her head; Maplewood assisted living facility faulted. The Star Tribune, January 24, 2020. Link: http://www.startribune.com/state-faults-maplewood-assisted-living-facility-with-neglect-after-resident-hammers-nails-into-her-head/567281992/ Serres, C. (2020). Clinic closings will worsen Minnesota’s shortage of geriatric specialists. The Star Tribune, January 12, 2020. Link: http://www.startribune.com/clinic-closings-will-worsen-minnesota-s-shortage-of-geriatric-specialists/566912622/ Howat, G. (2019). Minnesota nursing home complaint response times better in 2019 - but still fall below federal guidelines. The Star Tribune, October 25, 2019. Link to article: http://www.startribune.com/minnesota-nursing-home-complaint-response-times-better-in-2019-but-still-fall-below-federal-guidelines/563854952/ Wall, T. (2019). The family of an elderly woman who died after suffering injuries at a rest home want answers. Stuff. New Zealand, October 12, 2019. Link to article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/116317889/the-family-of-an-elderly-woman-who-died-after-suffering-injuries-at-a-rest-home-want-answers Hertel, N.G. (2019). No penalty for staffer who stole from cognitively impaired resident in Sauk Rapids. St. Clouds Times, September 19, 2019. Link to newspaper article: https://www.sctimes.com/story/news/2019/09/19/sauk-rapids-nursing-home-crime-theft-mn/2363022001/ Bowers, L. (2019). Documentation, room assignments, two steps in reducing fatal resident-to-resident incidents, researchers say. McKnight’s Senior Living, July 25, 2019. Link: https://www.mcknightsseniorliving.com/home/news/documentation-room-assignments-two-steps-in-reducing-fatal-resident-to-resident-incidents-researchers-say/ Magan, C. (2019). Thefts from seniors in assisted living topped $117, UMN researcher finds. Pioneer Press, July 1, 2019. Link to newspaper article: https://www.twincities.com/2019/07/01/thefts-from-seniors-in-assisted-living-topped-117k-umn-researcher-finds/ Magan, C. (2019). Drug thieves are creative, and assisted living facilities struggle to protect seniors. Pioneer Press, July 13, 2019. Link to newspaper article: https://www.twincities.com/2019/07/13/drug-thieves-are-creative-and-assisted-living-facilities-struggle-to-protect-seniors/ Serres, C. (January 23, 2019). Minnesota health commissioner unveils plan for tougher state oversight of assisted living facilities for seniors. The Star Tribune. Link to article: https://tinyurl.com/y2jpvleh Mancini, M. (January 20, 2019). At least 29 Ontario long-term care residents killed by fellow residents in 6 years. CBC News, Canada. Link to newspaper article: https://tinyurl.com/y3e4vpe6

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CBC News, Canada (January 21, 2019). Report highlights homicides in long-term care homes. TV segment. Link to TV segment citing a finding from my study by which 62% of fatal resident-to-resident incidents were unwitnessed by staff): https://tinyurl.com/y3wccd5k Caspi, E. (March 2019). Fighting for Dignity: A Documentary Film on Injurious and Fatal Resident-to-Resident Incidents in Dementia in Long-Term Care Homes. American Society on Aging’s AgeBlog. Link: https://www.asaging.org/blog/fighting-dignity-documentary-film-injurious-and-fatal-resident-resident-incidents-dementia

Lomangino, K. Shameless Alzheimer’s sales pitch masquerades as solid science. HealthNewsReview blog post (September 14, 2018). Link: https://www.healthnewsreview.org/2018/09/shameless-alzheimers-sales-pitch-masquerades-as-solid-science/

Lomangino, K. How the 'optimism' narrative in Alzheimer's helps the drug industry and harms patients (August 27, 2018): https://www.healthnewsreview.org/2018/08/how-the-optimism-narrative-in-alzheimers-helps-the-drug-industry-and-harms-patients/

Rudolph, S. UMN SoN Press release. Study of deaths from resident-to-resident incidents in dementia offers insights to inform policy and prevention (August 14, 2018): https://twin-cities.umn.edu/news-events/study-deaths-resident-resident-incidents-dementia-offers-insights-inform-policy-and Young, M. Resident-to-resident violence can lead to patient deaths: Long-term care do not report incidences. Case Management Advisor, Vol. 29, No. 9, pages 100-101. Relias Media (Sep 2018 issue). Young, M. Stay alert to signs of elder abuse: Think of falls, resident violence. Case Management Advisor, Vol. 29, No. 9, pages 97-99. Relias Media (Sep 2018 issue). Deaths from resident-to-resident incidents in dementia offers insights to inform policy. Science Daily. August 14, 2018. Link: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/08/180814134144.htm Bowers, L.A. (June 10, 2018). More staffing, training could reduce deaths from dementia-related resident-to-resident violence, researcher says. McKnight’s Senior Living: https://www.mcknightsseniorliving.com/home/news/more-staffing-training-could-reduce-deaths-from-dementia-related-resident-on-resident-violence-researcher-says/ Serres, C. (November 14, 2017). When an abuser lives next door: Surging resident-to-resident violence rarely investigated by state. Front page article in the Star Tribune. Part 3 of five-part Special Report called Left to Suffer (November 12-16, 2017). Link: http://www.startribune.com/surging-resident-on-resident-violence-rarely-investigated/450625693/ Murphy, S. and Lzar, K. (October 14, 2017). A growing, often dangerous, age divide: Recent Randolph killing underscores a fraught issue for nursing homes. Front page article (Sunday edition) of The Boston Globe. Link: https://tinyurl.com/y8q5fjy5

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Tutton, M. (August 4, 2017). Documents reveal another 2 nursing home deaths due to pushing. Number of such deaths disclosed since 2008 rises to 11 in Nova Scotia. The Canadian Press. Link to the newspaper article: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/nursing-home-pushing-deaths-1.4235019 Sherman, L. (2018). Prevention of distressing and harmful resident-to-resident interactions in dementia in long-term care homes. Boomer Tech Talk on 4.22.18: http://boomertechtalk.com/eilon-caspi/ Caspi, E. (2016). Misconceptions about people living with dementia. Radio Interview on 3.20.16. MyTalk 107.1 (an affiliate of KSTP). Host: Twila Dang. St. Paul. MN. Link to podcast (along with Jim Miley and Peter Schwartz, Symphony Senior Home Care). Fischer, M., Caspi, E., & Berry, J. (2015). People with dementia and Care Farms. Radio talk given on 6.23.15 on Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio. Host: Lori La Bey. Available at: https://alzheimersspeaks.wordpress.com/2015/06/23/dementia-farms-care-farms-additional-resources/ Caspi, E. (2013). Keynote speaker: A practical education program for rabbis on understanding and assisting people with Alzheimer’s disease. MN Act on Alzheimer’s Twin Cities Jewish Community Task Force. Held on Nov 14 2013 at Temple Israel, Minneapolis, MN. Broadcasted on ParkTV15 on Jan 21 2014 (Comcast Cable TV). Delivered two presentations: 1. Background on Alzheimer's; 2. Practical Approaches and Communication Techniques. Olson, J. (August 24, 2013). Health beat: Preventing outbursts key in dementia care. The Star Tribune. Caspi, E. (2013). Distressed or distressing: Re-framing behavior in Alzheimer’s. Radio talk given on 8.14.13 on Conversations in Care. Host: Tami Neumann. Available at: https://tinyurl.com/ky2xfcm Caspi, E. (2012). Prevention of responsive behaviors. Radio talk given on 12.17.12 on Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio. Host: Lori La Bey. Available at: https://tinyurl.com/c62pucc

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Conference Presentations Caspi, E. (2020). Injurious and deadly neglect in assisted living residences and nursing homes in Minnesota: Findings from an exploratory study. Presentation planned for the 2nd Arizona World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Annual Conference, Tempe, AZ. June 15, 2020. Caspi, E. (2019). Title: Fighting for Dignity: Fighting for Dignity: A Documentary Film on Injurious and Fatal Resident-to-Resident Incidents in Dementia. Screening on June 13 2019 at Arizona’s 1st World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Conference entitled Lifting Up Voices, Phoenix, Arizona. Hosted by Arizona Department of Economic Security. The screening was followed by a 30 minute discussion. Role in film: Lead director. Caspi, E. (2019). The circumstances surrounding the death of 105 elders as a result of resident-to-resident incidents in dementia in long-term care homes: An exploratory study. This 75-minute presentation delivered on June 13 2019 at Arizona’s 1st World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Conference entitled Lifting Up Voices, Phoenix, Arizona. Hosted by Arizona Department of Economic Security. Caspi, E. (2019). Neglect of Healthcare in Assisted Living Residences in Minnesota: Insights from Minnesota Department of Health's Substantiated Neglect Investigation Reports. Presentation delivered on April 12, 2019 during Nursing Research Day, School of Nursing, University of Minnesota, McNamara Alumni Center, Minneapolis, MN. Caspi, E. and Berry, J. (2019). Screening of 30-minute documentary film at American Society on Aging 2019 Annual Conference in New Orleans delivered on April 17, 2019. Fighting for Dignity: Fighting for Dignity: A Documentary Film on Injurious and Fatal Resident-to-Resident Incidents in Dementia. The screening was followed by a 30-minute discussion. Caspi, E. (2018). The circumstances surrounding the death of 105 elders as a result of resident-to-resident incidents in dementia in long-term care homes: Results from a pilot exploratory study. Presentation (75-minute) delivered on 10.23.18 at National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care 2018 Annual Conference, Alexandria, Virginia. Damianakis, T., Bernstein, S., Caspi, E., Cook, S.L., Dawson, D.R., Wagner, L.M., Kroeger, E., Binns, M.A., Anderson, N.D., and the BRAVO Team (2018). In their own words: Older Adult Volunteers’ Expectations of Volunteering and Volunteer Management. Presentation delivered on 8.8.2018 at International Federation on Aging Conference, Toronto, Canada. Caspi, E. (2018). The circumstances surrounding the death of 105 elders as a result of resident-to-resident incidents in dementia in long-term care homes. Presentation delivered on 4.6.18 at 2018 Nursing Research Day. University of Minnesota School of Nursing. McNamara Center. Minneapolis, MN. Caspi, E. (2017). Shifting to new language in care of residents with dementia. Presentation delivered on 11.14.17 at Care Providers of MN 69th Annual Convention, Bloomington, MN. Caspi, E. (2016). Fighting for dignity: Prevention of distressing and harmful resident-to-resident interactions in dementia in long-term care homes. Presentation delivered on 11.15.16 at the Care Providers of Minnesota 68th Annual Convention, Bloomington, MN.

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Caspi, E. (2016). Fighting for dignity: Prevention of distressing and harmful resident-to-resident interactions in dementia in long-term care homes. Presentation delivered on November 2-5 at 40th Annual Conference of The National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care, Arlington, Virginia. Caspi, E. (2016). Fighting for dignity: Prevention of distressing and harmful resident-to-resident interactions in dementia in long-term care homes. Keynote presentation on 10.14.16 at the Minnesota Medical Directors Association Annual conference. Caspi, E. (2016). Understanding and preventing resident-to-resident altercations in dementia in long-term care homes. Presentation delivered on 4.7.16 at the 20th Annual Education Conference, Connecticut Alzheimer’s Association, Cromwell, CT. Caspi, E. (2015). Understanding and preventing resident-to-resident aggression in dementia. Presentation delivered on 4.1.15 at the 19th Annual Education Conference, Connecticut Alzheimer’s Association, Cromwell, CT. Level: Advanced professional. Evaluation sheet is available upon request. [Evaluation is available upon request] Caspi, E. (2014). Understanding and preventing behavioral expressions in persons with memory loss. Talk given on 5.31.14 at the Caring for a Person with Memory Loss Conference, University of Minnesota, School of Nursing. Rosenbloom, M.H., Caspi, E., Gleekel, J., Rosenthal, C., (2014). Sharing perspectives: Journeying through the stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Panel workshop delivered on 10.19.14 at the 14th Jewish Community Fall Mental Health Conference, Temple Israel, Minneapolis, MN. Caspi, E. (2014). Resident-to-resident aggression in dementia. Delivered on 8.21.14 at VA Geriatric & Extended Care Steering Committee, VA Central Office, Washington, D.C. Caspi, E. (2014). Preventing resident-to-resident aggression in dementia. Workshop delivered on 5.21.14 at the Annual NICE Knowledge Exchange, Toronto, Canada. Caspi, E. (2014). Preventing resident-to-resident aggression in dementia. Talk delivered on 7.30.14 during the Side Event: The right of older people to holistic palliative care, adequate pain management and dementia care and support. The 5th Session of the Open Ended Working Group on Ageing. United Nations, New York, NY. Caspi, E. & Bonifas, R.P. (2014). Preventing resident-to-resident aggression in dementia. Workshop delivered on 3.13.14 at the American Society on Aging Annual Conference, San Diego, CA. Caspi, E. (2013). Preventing behavioral expressions in persons with Alzheimer’s disease: A road map. Talk delivered on 10.13.13 at the Fall Mental Health Conference, Temple Israel, Minneapolis, MN.

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Caspi, E. (2009). Aggressive behaviors between residents with memory loss: An in-depth examination. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America Annual Conference, November 18-22, Atlanta, GA. Poster Presentations Caspi, E. (2018). Death of elders due to resident-to-resident incidents in dementia in long-term care homes. Poster presented on 7.25.18 at Alzheimer’s Association International Conference, Chicago. Caspi, E. (2018). The circumstances surrounding the death of 105 elders as a result of resident-to-resident incidents in dementia in long-term care homes. Poster presented on 3.28.18 at the American Society of Aging’s Aging in America 2018 Annual Conference, San Francisco, CA. Caspi, E. (2018). Centenarians. Poster (non-academic) and display of research findings on this population at Israel at 70 Celebration at Minneapolis Event Center. Invited to present at this event by Jewish Family Services, St. Paul, MN.

Poey, J., Fischer, M., & Caspi, E. (2016). Green Care Farms: Connecting elders with community. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Society on Aging, March 22, Washington D.C. Caspi, E., Caro, F., Burr, J. A., Mutchler, J. (2005). Motivations and barriers to exercise among older adults. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America Annual Conference, November 18 - 22, 2005, Orlando, Florida. Webinar Presentations Caspi, E. (2019). The circumstances surrounding the death of 105 elders as a result of resident-to-resident incidents in dementia in long-term care homes. Delivered on 4.1.19 at STAR-VA Webinar series (STAR stands for Staff Training in Assisted Living Residences). This national webinar series is geared towards clinically oriented audience (including nurses, psychologists, and other interdisciplinary staff members) in VA Community Living Centers (formerly called VA Nursing Homes). Caspi, E. (2017). Fighting for Dignity: The circumstances surrounding the death of 105 elders as a result of resident-to-resident incidents in dementia in long-term care homes. Delivered on 12.1.2017 at Veterans Administration Community Living Centers (CLC) Research Interest Group. CLC are formerly known as VA nursing homes. Caspi, E. (2016). Fighting for dignity: Prevention of distressing and harmful resident-to-resident interactions in dementia in long-term care homes. Webinar delivered on 5.12.16 at BarinXchange, Toronto, Canada. Invited by Mary E. Schulz, Director, Information, Support Services and Education, Alzheimer’s Society of Canada. Caspi E. (2016). Fighting for Dignity: Prevention of resident-to-resident negative interactions in dementia in long-term care homes. Presentation delivered on 4.13.16 at Stratis Health

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(Bloomington, MN) for the National Nursing Home Quality Care Collaborative. This is a Great 8+ presentation organized by Lake Superior Quality Innovation Network and the Medicare QIO-QINs serving 18 states. Over 250 people attended the webinar. Caspi, E. (2015). Understanding and preventing resident-to-resident aggression in dementia. Presentation delivered on 2.26.2015 to VA Community Living Centers’ (formerly called VA nursing homes) psychologists and psychiatrists. Mental Health Services, VA Central Office, Washington, DC. Podcasts Caspi, E. (February 17, 2018). Why do distressing and harmful resident-to-resident incidents in nursing homes occur? The Nursing Home Abuse Podcast delivered on December 6, 2018. Hosts: Robert Schenk & Will Smith. Schenck Smith Trial Attorneys. Link: https://tinyurl.com/y4teaazc Joyce, M. (2018). The problematic promise of a 'cure' for Alzheimer's disease. HealthNewsReview podcast released on September 4, 2018. Link: https://www.healthnewsreview.org/podcastmedia/podcast-the-problematic-promise-of-a-cure-for-alzheimers-disease/ Caspi, E. (2018). Resident-to-resident incidents. Coroner Talk Podcast ™ delivered on 4.18.18. Podcast released on 4.23.18. Host: Darren Dake. Link to audio recording: https://coronertalk.com/ep177-when-dementia-patients-kill Caspi, E. (2016). Resident-to-Resident Fatal Incidents in Dementia in Long-Term Care Homes. Interview held on 12.20.16 at Coroner Talk Podcast™ Host: Darren Dake, Death Investigation Training Academy. To access the podcast, go to: http://coronertalk.com/fatal-resident-resident-incidents Invited Presentations Caspi, E. (2020). Injurious and deadly resident-to-resident incidents in long-term care homes. Presentation planned for day-long stakeholders’ forum on the role of healthcare leadership in the identification, management, and reduction of resident-to-resident incidents (May 22 2020). Invited by Pamela Baxter, McMaster University, Ontario, Canada. Funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. Caspi, E. (October 23, 2019). Neglect in assisted living residences and nursing homes in Minnesota. Guest lecture at Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Nurse Specialist students. Invited by instructor: Kris Talley, School of Nursing, University of Minnesota. Sundberg, K. Singer, D., & Caspi, E. et al. (2019). The state of elder care and need for legislative reform. Report on a series of MDH Substantiated Neglect investigative reports in assisted living residences in MN. Presentation delivered on February 18, 2019 during DFL Senior Caucus Day on the Hill event, St. Paul, MN.

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Caspi, E. (2018). The circumstances surrounding the death of 105 elders as a result of resident-to-resident incidents in dementia in long-term care homes. Presentation delivered on 5.7.18 at Center for Aging Science and Care Innovation (CASCI), School of Nursing, University of Minnesota. Caspi, E. (2018). The circumstances surrounding the death of 105 elders as a result of resident-to-resident incidents in dementia in long-term care homes. Presentation delivered on 1.22.18 at Adult and Gerontological Health Cooperative Unit, School of Nursing, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN. Caspi, E. (2017). Buried (not) Forever. The circumstances surrounding the death of 100 elders as a result of resident-to-resident incidents in dementia in long-term care homes. Presentation delivered on 10.3.17 at HealthPartners Center for Memory & Aging, Neuroscience Center, St. Paul, MN. Caspi, E. (2017). Summary of 73 fatal resident-to-resident incidents in dementia in long-term care homes: General preliminary findings. Presentation delivered on 6.9.17 at Seniors Advocate of B.C. and Ministry of Health of B.C., Victoria, Canada. Caspi, E. (2017). Fighting for dignity: Prevention of distressing and Harmful resident-to-resident interactions in dementia in long-term care homes. Two-hour presentation delivered on 3.17.17 at Minnesota Nursing Homes Social Workers Association, Minneapolis, MN. Caspi, E. (2016). From Labeling to Learning: New Culture of Language in Caring for Elders Living with Dementia. Presentation delivered on 12.8.16 at Successful Aging Initiative, St. Louis Park, MN. Organizer: Annette Sandler. Caspi, E. (2016). From Labeling to Learning: New Culture of Language in Caring for Elders Living with Dementia. Presentation delivered on 9.19.16 at Mary t Inc., Coon Rapids, MN. Caspi, E. (2016). Deaths as a result of resident-to-resident altercations in dementia in long-term care homes: A need for research, policy, and prevention. Presentation delivered on 4.21.2016 to the Ethical Committee of The Care Navigator, Lakewood, Colorado. Caspi, E. (2016). Fighting for Dignity: Prevention of resident-to-resident negative interactions in dementia in long-term care homes. Presentation delivered on 3.11.16 at the Minnesota Elder Justice Center, St. Paul, MN. Caspi E. (2016). Care Farms for people living with dementia. Presentation delivered on 3.12.16 at Land Stewardship Project Farm Beginners Course, Amery WI. Caspi, E. (2016). Fighting for Dignity: Prevention of resident-to-resident negative interactions in dementia in long-term care homes. Presentation delivered on 2.2.2016 at the Minneapolis VA Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center Seminar Series. Caspi, E. (2015). Prevention of behavioral expressions of unmet needs in people with dementia: Putting on a detective hat. Presentation delivered on 12.2.15 to the interdisciplinary team at VA Adult Day Health Center, Richfield, MN. Invited by Suzy Anderson. Assistant Nurse Manager. DVD of the video recording is available.

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Caspi, E. (2014). Understanding and preventing resident-to-resident aggression in dementia. Talk delivered on 11.14.14 as part of Social Connectedness Seminar Series at University of Rochester, NY. Caspi, E. (2014). Understanding and preventing resident-to-resident aggression in dementia. Talk delivered on 11.12.14 to VA Canandaigua Community Living Center’s medical directors and nursing directors. Canandaigua, NY. Caspi, E. (2014). Understanding and preventing resident-to-resident aggression in dementia. Talk delivered on 11.12.14 to VA Canandaigua Community Living Center’s care staff and clinicians. Canandaigua, NY. Caspi, E. (2014). “Left on her own and becomes anxious.” A close look at a subgroup of vulnerable residents with dementia. Talk delivered on 9.18.14 to the Ethical Committee of The Care Navigator, Lakewood, CO. Host: Pamela Wilson. Caspi, E. (2014). Aggressive behaviors between veteran residents with dementia: Overview of planned study in VA long-term care home. Talk delivered on 4.22.14 at VA Long Term Services and Supports, Center for Innovation, Providence VA Medical Center. Caspi, E. (2013). Non-pharmacological prevention of aggressive behavioral expressions in older persons with Alzheimer’s disease. Talk given on 11.21.13 at Shaller Family Sholom East Campus, St. Paul, MN. Caspi, E. (2013). Preserving the personhood of older persons with Alzheimer’s disease: Possibilities and opportunities. Talk given on 10.25.13 during a Shabbat Service at Shir Tikva Congregation, Minneapolis, MN. Caspi, E. (2013). Understanding and preventing behavioral expressions among older persons in mid-to-late stage dementia. Talk given on 6.13.13 at a family support group, Wilder Foundation, St. Paul, MN. Facilitator: Kathryn Ringham. Caspi, E. (2013). Understanding and preventing responsive behaviors in seniors with memory-loss. Talk given on 1.22.13 at HealthPartners Center for Memory & Aging, St. Paul, MN. Caspi, E. (2013). Understanding and preventing responsive behaviors in seniors with memory loss. Talk given on 1.22.13 at a support group for family care partners of seniors with memory-loss, Mt. Zion Temple, St. Paul, MN. Facilitator: Chris Rosenthal. Caspi, E. (2012). Understanding and preventing responsive behaviors in older persons with memory loss. Talk given on 11.27.12 at support group for family care partners of seniors with memory-loss, Mt. Zion Temple, St. Paul, MN. Facilitator: Chris Rosenthal. Caspi, E. (2012). Insights on Qualitative Research Methods from direct observation doctoral research study in an assisted living residence for people living with dementia. Talk given on 4.12.12 at Qualitative Research Methods course at University of Massachusetts Boston, Boston, MA. Invited by Prof. Donna H. Friedman.

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Caspi, E. (2011). Principles in prevention of responsive behaviors among persons with dementia. Talk given on 3.9.11 at support group for family caregivers of persons with Alzheimer’s disease. Petach Tikva Chapter of the Israeli Alzheimer’s Association. Caspi, E. (2010). Principles in prevention of behavioral expressions among elders with memory loss. Talk given on 12.6.10 at support group for family caregivers of persons with Alzheimer’s disease at the psychogeriatric day center, Ichilov Hospital, Tel Aviv, Israel. Caspi, E. (2010). Preventing negative emotions and agitated behaviors and encouraging positive emotions among elders with memory-loss.

11.22.10 – Support group for family caregivers of persons with Alzheimer’s disease. Mishan Neot Afeka, Tel Aviv, Israel.

2.16.10 – Assisted Living Memory Support Program, NewBridge on the Charles, Dedham, M.A.

2.2.10 – Assisted Living for persons with memory-loss (dissertation study site).

Caspi, E. (2010). Overview of methods used in a direct observation study on agitated behaviors in dementia. Talk given on 2.11.10 at UMass Boston Qualitative Methods Course. Instructor: Donna H. Freidman, Ph.D. Caspi, E. (2010). Care staff strategies for managing emotions among elder residents with memory-loss. Talk given on 2.11.10 at the UMass Boston’s Qualitative Research Methods Workshop. Caro, F. & Caspi, E. (2007). Aging, active, and healthy: Insights from the Massachusetts Lifestyle Study. Talk given on 5.9.07 at Brookline Senior Center, MA.

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Research Current Research PI = Principal Investigator Co-PI. Analysis of e-Health Records dataset on distressing and harmful resident-to-resident incidents in collaboration with Lisa Moon, Anthem Memory Care assisted living chain, and Eldermark Senior Housing Software. Co-PIs: Lisa Moon and Eilon Caspi. MOU signed by Anthem and Eldermark. Data de-identification completed by Eldermark. Data transfer expected in the coming weeks. Co-PI. Quantitative secondary analysis of national CMS state survey citation (F-Tag) nursing home dataset. The study aims to compare standard inspections and complaint investigations in terms of the likelihood for state survey deficiency citations for abuse, neglect, and accidents issued at the “actual harm” and “immediate jeopardy” scope/severity levels in 50 states. The CMS data were obtained through Eilon’s Freedom of Information Act Request. Co-PI. Pi-Ju (Marian) Liu, School of Nursing, Purdue University.The ongoing data analysis with the assistance of a Purdue University biostatistician began in September 2019. Planned Research PI. Eilon Caspi; Co-investigator: Chris Mueller. Trajectories Leading to Injurious and Deadly Neglect in Long-Term Care. The study will use qualitative research methods to analyze 265 Minnesota Department of Health’s investigation reports substantiated as neglect in nursing homes and assisted living residences in MN (neglectful incidents resulted in a resident’s serious bodily harm and/or death). Co-PI Secondary qualitative analysis of national CMS state survey citation (F-Tag) nursing home dataset. The data analysis will focus on improving understanding of residents’ fear of retaliation. The study will utilize qualitative research methods to analyze state survey deficiency citation reports to develop a basic characterization (i.e. typologies) of this form of elder maltreatment in nursing homes. The study will also examine the psychological and physical consequences of fear of or actual staff retaliation on residents. Student Investigator: Andrew G. Alberth, Masters of Public Health Candidate, Public Health Administration and Policy, University of Minnesota. Completed Research PI. Spring 2019. Secondary qualitative analysis of Minnesota Department of Health’s (MDH) 128 investigation reports substantiated as neglect in assisted living residences in Minnesota. PI: Eilon Caspi. The data was obtained from MDH through the PI’s Data Practices Request. Given the focus of the 2019 legislative session on licensure in ALR, this was an intensive and time-sensitive applied data-to-policy research project. Funding Agency: Stevens Square Foundation. PI. Spring/Summer 2019. Secondary qualitative analysis of MDH investigation reports substantiated as financial exploitation (i.e. thefts of money and jewelry) from over 100 residents in assisted living residences in Minnesota. PI: Eilon Caspi. The data was obtained from MDH through the PI’s Data Practices Request.

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PI. Spring/Summer 2019. Secondary analysis of MDH investigation reports substantiated as drug diversion (thefts of opioid pain medications) in assisted living residences in Minnesota. PI: Eilon Caspi. The data was obtained from MDH through the PI’s Data Practices Request. PI. 2016-2018. Qualitative analysis of the circumstances surrounding the deaths of 105 elders due to resident-to-resident incidents in dementia in long-term care homes. The pilot exploratory study examined over 150 newspaper articles and dozens of death review records. PI: Eilon Caspi. It is the first study in U.S. and Canada on these fatal incidents. 2010 – Project BRAVO (Baycrest Research About Volunteering in Older Adults). The study evaluated volunteers’ perceived benefits gained as a result of volunteering at Baycrest Geriatric Centre. As part of a postdoctoral fellowship, developed and delivered a training program in qualitative interviewing to a group of seven leadership volunteers interviewers. Assisting with finalizing the qualitative interview guide. Supervisor: Dr. Thecla Damianakis (University of Windsor). Principal Investigator: Dr. Nicole Anderson, Kunin-Lunenfeld Applied Research Unit, Baycrest, Toronto, Canada. 2007 – 2010 – Preventing agitated behaviors and encouraging positive emotions among elders with memory-loss in an assisted living residence. Conducted a 10-month qualitative doctoral dissertation study. Setting: two special care units for persons with memory-loss. Data collection: Direct observations complemented by review of clinical records and semi-structured interviews with direct care staff and managers. PI. 2006 – Secondary national data analysis of the Health and Retirement Study. Instructors: Frank Porell, Ph.D. and Nina M. Silverstein, Ph.D. Study entitled: Physician outpatient contacts and hospitalizations among cognitively-impaired elderly. 2004 – 2008 – Research Assistant, UMass Boston, Department of Gerontology. Project: Motivation for productive aging. Duties: Literature review, development of item content for surveys, survey administration, and assistance with analysis. PI: Frank Caro, Ph.D. 2002 – 2003 – M.A. Thesis: Illness representations and their relationship with burden of care among 100 primary family caregivers of community-residing persons with dementia. University of Haifa, directed by Perla Werner, Ph.D. English abstract available at (once logged on, scroll down to the last 3 pages): https://tinyurl.com/yy428fu9 2002 (Aug – Nov) – Research Assistant, University of Haifa, Department of Gerontology. Evaluation of the first support group for people in early-stages of Alzheimer’s disease in Israel. Duties: observation and documentation of group meetings, phone interviews with the study participants, content analysis, and summary of findings. PI: Perla Werner, Ph.D. Grants 2020 – 2021 Baxter, P. (PI), Kaasalainen, S., McDonald, L., O'Rourke, H., Papaioannou, A., Udod, S. (Co-Is), Acorn, M., Schulz, M., Muscedere, J. (Co-KUs), Caspi, E., Kristijansson, J., Puchniak, J., Purdon, L. (Co-Collaborators). Resident-to-Resident Aggression (RRA) in Long-term Care Homes: Examining the role of healthcare leadership in the identification, management, and reduction of RRA. Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Planning and Dissemination Grant - Institute Community Support, $16,818.

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Reviewer of Research Grant Applications Reviewer of four annual cycles of Another Look: Better Health for Elders in Care Facilities’ research grant applications (2015-2018; reviewed over 20 research grant applications including November 16, 2015; August 23-24, 2016; September 11-12, 2017; July, 2018). The Donaghue Foundation, CT. Chair: Dr. Mary Jane Koren. Link: http://donaghue.org/grant-opportunities/another-look/ Book Reviews Caspi, E. (2018). Moving on by Standing Still: A Different View of ‘Problem Behavior’ (book author Geert Bettinger, 2017). ChangingAging Guest Blog (July 17, 2018). Link: https://changingaging.org/dementia/moving-on-by-standing-still-book-review/ Caspi, E. (2016). Alzheimer and Dementia Coaching: Taking a Systems Approach in Creating an Alzheimer’s Friendly Healthcare workforce (book author: Ethelle Lord, 2016). Linkedin (November 13, 2016). Link: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/book-review-alzheimer-dementia-coaching-ethelle-lord-m-ed-dm Caspi, E. (2014). From the Corner Office to Alzheimer’s (book author: Michael Ellenbogen, 2012). Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog (July 24, 2014). Link: https://alzheimersspeaks.wordpress.com/tag/from-the-corner-office-to-alzheimers/ Qualitative Research Workshop 2005 – 2007 – Administrative coordinator of the UMass Boston Qualitative Research Methods Workshop led by Robert Weiss, Ph.D., author of the book Learning from Strangers: The Art and Method of Qualitative Interview Studies. Qualitative Data Analysis Software NVivo 8.0 – Extensive experience and skills in using the software in research studies. Academic Awards and Honors 2006 – Massachusetts Gerontology Association Annual Student Paper Competition. Title: “Whether or not specialized regulations for persons with Dementia/Alzheimer’s disease/cognitive impairment who reside in Assisted Living Residences in Massachusetts should be implemented.” Instructor: Frank Caro, Ph.D. 2003 – High Honor Award and Scholarship for Excellent Academic Achievement from the Dean of Graduate Studies. University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel. M.A. in Gerontology. Advisory Board 2016 (May – present). Advisory Board member, Healthy Aging Program, Center for Digital Innovation (CDI) Negev, Israel. Link: http://cdi-negev.com/areas/healthy-aging

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Community Service / Volunteering 2017 (May – present). Serving as a founding member and advisor to Elder Voice Family Advocates (in ongoing efforts to raise awareness to various forms of elder maltreatment in long-term care homes and pass legislation to protect vulnerable and frail elders from abuse and neglect in assisted living residences in Minnesota): https://www.eldervoicefamilyadvocates.org/ 2015 (October 4, 11, 25). Table discussion facilitator. Dementia and family relationships film series. Minnetonka Community Center, MN. Organized by Dr. Richard A. King. 2014 -2016. Dementia Action Alliance Leadership Advisory Council. A consortium of experts aimed at informing policy, research, and service provider stakeholders about person-centered care for people with dementia. Duties: Quarterly conference calls and other tasks. Led by Karen Love and Jackie Pinkowitz. 2013 (March – present). Dementia Chats Webinar Series. Host: Lori La Bey, Founder of Alzheimer’s Speaks. Role: Co-host. Link: http://tinyurl.com/nfvull4 2013 (January – present). Family Advisory Council. HealthPartners’ Center for Memory & Aging, Regions Hospital, St. Paul, MN. Led by Dr. Michael Rosenbloom. 2012 - 2018. Member of the Minnesota Act on Alzheimer’s Twin Cities Jewish Community Alzheimer’s Disease Task Force. Among other duties, developed an innovative Alzheimer’s-specific training program for rabbis (11.14.13). To learn more about the task force’s work, go to: http://www.actonalz.org/twin-cities-jewish 2012 – Assisting the Association for the Planning and Development of Services for the Aged in Israel (ESHEL) in translating the film Introduction to Validation (2011) to Hebrew. Validation Method is a communication method for elders with Alzheimer’s disease. 2004 – Together with Dr. Chaya Koren initiated and carried out a length process of encouraging ESHEL to invite Naomi Feil, Founder of Validation Method, to deliver a full-day seminar in Israel on the method on 5.20.04. For a description of our role in the development of Validation Method in Israel, go to: https://tinyurl.com/y9hjh7rv Or see article in Validation Method’s Newsletter (Fall/Winter 2017): The Validation Method is Anchored in Israel: How to Build a Movement: https://tinyurl.com/y7k6kapn 2000 – Support group for caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s disease, Alzheimer’s Association, Ramat-Gan branch, Israel. Assisting the facilitator of the support group in planning and delivering the support group.

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Editorial Board 2020. Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect Ad Hoc Reviewer 2019. Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect 2015; 2018; 2019; 2020. Journal of Applied Gerontology 2016. American Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease & Other Dementias 2015. Dementia: The International Journal of Social Research and Practice 2014. Age and Ageing 2013; 2014. Research on Aging 2013. Journal of Aging & Social Policy Membership in Associations / Aging-related Organizations American Society on Aging Elder Voice Family Advocates Center for Aging and Care Innovation, School of Nursing, University of Minnesota Archival Blog The International Center for Prevention of Distressful and Harmful Resident-to-Resident Interactions in Dementia in Long-Term Care Homes: Launched in April 2012. The blog aims to raise awareness to and provide resources for prevention of the public health problem of resident-to-resident incidents in dementia in long-term care homes. Visitors are invited to ask questions and/or share resources. To access the over 2,000 free resources posted on the blog, go to: http://eiloncaspiabbr.tumblr.com Other Trained as a “Dementia Champion” on 6.4.2014. Act on Alzheimer’s, St. Paul, MN. Film screening – The Country Side of Care February 15 2017. Together with Stacey Spencer, from Jewish Family & Children Services of Minneapolis, I helped organize and facilitate the 2nd screening of the film film The Country Side of Care in Minnesota. About 50 people mostly professionals working with people with disabilities and those working with elders attended the event. Dec 13 2016. Organizes and facilitated the 1st small screening of the film The Country Side of Care in Minnesota. Producer: Sanne Hijlkema. The film describes the Lifeside Care Farming program in Montana (founded and run by Maarten Fischer). The event was hosted by Annette Sandler, director of Aging Services at Jewish Family & Children Services of Minneapolis.

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Course Taken Land Stewardship Project’s Farm Beginners’ Class. Completed this course (9 sessions) in Amery, WI in October 2016. I took this course in order to collaborate with farmers on development and implementation of Care Farms for people with dementia. Varsity Team 1998 – Tel-Aviv University Volleyball Varsity Team. Hobbies Beach volleyball and Woodcarving (hand carving brain hemispheres, baseball bats, and educational signs such as SEE ME Not My Dementia and ELDERS’ LIVES MATTER). Nearly all my carvings are done only with hand tools. My latest woodcarved brain hemisphere made out of Mahogany is permanently displayed at the Cushing Brain Center, Yale University Medical Library: http://library.medicine.yale.edu/cushingcenter