Laura DeLoye
Program & Education Manager at Alzheimer's Association, California Central Coast Chapter- Claim this Profile
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LinkedIn User
Laura is an excellent educator and care consultant for the Alzheimer's Association. She is a wealth of knowledge for our families going down the journey of Alzheimer's and other Dementia. Her ability to be compassionate and listen to families is something that is so comforting. If you are in need of resources on the Central coast reach out to Laura. You can count on her to be thorough and efficient!
Ellen Gruetzmacher
While Laura DeLoye exudes an energy and enthusiasm for the therapeutic process (and life in general), it is grounded in extensive education, training, and hands-on experience. I am constantly reminded of her love and respect for the people she works with, as well as her dedication and professionalism applied to her vocational calling. I have been fortunate enough to have worked closely with Laura in a number of different settings/roles and have found her to be focused and goal-oriented, while retaining her trademark positive attitude and genuine warmth. I, truly, cannot say enough about the amazing woman who is Laura DeLoye. She truly is the perfect blend of intelligence, focus, flexibility, kind heartedness, humility, and professionalism. It is my pleasure and an honor to write this letter of recommendation for Laura DeLoye. Sincerely, Ellen Gruetzmacer
LinkedIn User
Laura is an excellent educator and care consultant for the Alzheimer's Association. She is a wealth of knowledge for our families going down the journey of Alzheimer's and other Dementia. Her ability to be compassionate and listen to families is something that is so comforting. If you are in need of resources on the Central coast reach out to Laura. You can count on her to be thorough and efficient!
Ellen Gruetzmacher
While Laura DeLoye exudes an energy and enthusiasm for the therapeutic process (and life in general), it is grounded in extensive education, training, and hands-on experience. I am constantly reminded of her love and respect for the people she works with, as well as her dedication and professionalism applied to her vocational calling. I have been fortunate enough to have worked closely with Laura in a number of different settings/roles and have found her to be focused and goal-oriented, while retaining her trademark positive attitude and genuine warmth. I, truly, cannot say enough about the amazing woman who is Laura DeLoye. She truly is the perfect blend of intelligence, focus, flexibility, kind heartedness, humility, and professionalism. It is my pleasure and an honor to write this letter of recommendation for Laura DeLoye. Sincerely, Ellen Gruetzmacer
LinkedIn User
Laura is an excellent educator and care consultant for the Alzheimer's Association. She is a wealth of knowledge for our families going down the journey of Alzheimer's and other Dementia. Her ability to be compassionate and listen to families is something that is so comforting. If you are in need of resources on the Central coast reach out to Laura. You can count on her to be thorough and efficient!
Ellen Gruetzmacher
While Laura DeLoye exudes an energy and enthusiasm for the therapeutic process (and life in general), it is grounded in extensive education, training, and hands-on experience. I am constantly reminded of her love and respect for the people she works with, as well as her dedication and professionalism applied to her vocational calling. I have been fortunate enough to have worked closely with Laura in a number of different settings/roles and have found her to be focused and goal-oriented, while retaining her trademark positive attitude and genuine warmth. I, truly, cannot say enough about the amazing woman who is Laura DeLoye. She truly is the perfect blend of intelligence, focus, flexibility, kind heartedness, humility, and professionalism. It is my pleasure and an honor to write this letter of recommendation for Laura DeLoye. Sincerely, Ellen Gruetzmacer
LinkedIn User
Laura is an excellent educator and care consultant for the Alzheimer's Association. She is a wealth of knowledge for our families going down the journey of Alzheimer's and other Dementia. Her ability to be compassionate and listen to families is something that is so comforting. If you are in need of resources on the Central coast reach out to Laura. You can count on her to be thorough and efficient!
Ellen Gruetzmacher
While Laura DeLoye exudes an energy and enthusiasm for the therapeutic process (and life in general), it is grounded in extensive education, training, and hands-on experience. I am constantly reminded of her love and respect for the people she works with, as well as her dedication and professionalism applied to her vocational calling. I have been fortunate enough to have worked closely with Laura in a number of different settings/roles and have found her to be focused and goal-oriented, while retaining her trademark positive attitude and genuine warmth. I, truly, cannot say enough about the amazing woman who is Laura DeLoye. She truly is the perfect blend of intelligence, focus, flexibility, kind heartedness, humility, and professionalism. It is my pleasure and an honor to write this letter of recommendation for Laura DeLoye. Sincerely, Ellen Gruetzmacer
Credentials
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Music Therapist - Board Certified
Certification Board for Music TherapistsJul, 1997- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Alzheimer's Association, California Central Coast Chapter
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Program & Education Manager
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Oct 2019 - Present
Coordinate and deliver dementia caregiver education courses; oversee dementia support groups and volunteer facilitators; provide care consultations and information & referrals for caregivers and families; administer respite care grant funds for caregivers of loved ones with dementia; community liaison for education, information and support for those affected by Alzheimer's and all other dementia. Coordinate and deliver dementia caregiver education courses; oversee dementia support groups and volunteer facilitators; provide care consultations and information & referrals for caregivers and families; administer respite care grant funds for caregivers of loved ones with dementia; community liaison for education, information and support for those affected by Alzheimer's and all other dementia.
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Mariposa Music Therapy
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San Luis Obispo County, California
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Music Therapist
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2012 - Present
Creating interactive connections through music therapy interventions with people with developmental disabilities, autism, Alzheimer's/dementia, post-stroke and caregivers. With over 20 years experience in working with clients, their families and caregivers, I help clients reconnect hidden memories, discover cognitive abilities, develop music skills, expand social and personal skills, manage stress and anxiety and establish ease and joyful living. Facebook: Mariposa Music Therapy Creating interactive connections through music therapy interventions with people with developmental disabilities, autism, Alzheimer's/dementia, post-stroke and caregivers. With over 20 years experience in working with clients, their families and caregivers, I help clients reconnect hidden memories, discover cognitive abilities, develop music skills, expand social and personal skills, manage stress and anxiety and establish ease and joyful living. Facebook: Mariposa Music Therapy
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St. Benedict's Episcopal Church
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Los Osos, CA
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Office Administrator
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Jan 2019 - Oct 2019
Maintain all aspects of the church office in coordination with rector and parish council. Excellent verbal and written communications with church members, visitors and community members. Maintain online database and Excel spreadsheets for various, ongoing projects and events. Maintain all aspects of the church office in coordination with rector and parish council. Excellent verbal and written communications with church members, visitors and community members. Maintain online database and Excel spreadsheets for various, ongoing projects and events.
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Arts for Living
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San Luis Obispo County, California
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Founder & Director
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Sep 2012 - Aug 2019
An organization engaging people with developmental disabilities in community development through inclusion in arts. Aiding in developing skills for expansion of personal expression, group interaction and socialization and strengthening community connections. This organization is an affiliate of the non-profit United Cerebral Palsy of San Luis Obispo County (UCP of SLO County - www.ucp-slo.org). www.artsforliving.org Facebook: Arts for Living An organization engaging people with developmental disabilities in community development through inclusion in arts. Aiding in developing skills for expansion of personal expression, group interaction and socialization and strengthening community connections. This organization is an affiliate of the non-profit United Cerebral Palsy of San Luis Obispo County (UCP of SLO County - www.ucp-slo.org). www.artsforliving.org Facebook: Arts for Living
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Project Assistant
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Feb 2008 - Aug 2011
3 Year Grant funded project through The Duke Endowment working with providers of services to older adults and adults with disabilities in transitions in Orange and Chatham counties of North Carolina (project is housed at Carol Woods Retirement Community). 3 Year Grant funded project through The Duke Endowment working with providers of services to older adults and adults with disabilities in transitions in Orange and Chatham counties of North Carolina (project is housed at Carol Woods Retirement Community).
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Music Therapy - Private Practice
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Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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Music Therapist
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Jul 2003 - Aug 2011
Provide contractual music therapy services for older adults and adults with developmental disabilities. Including interventions specifically designed for and with: early stage dementia support group, young adults with autism and teaching piano lessons with a therapeutic approach for beginning students (children - adults). Conduct workshops about the benefits of music therapy for caregivers, children in bereavement and older adults with dementia. Provide contractual music therapy services for older adults and adults with developmental disabilities. Including interventions specifically designed for and with: early stage dementia support group, young adults with autism and teaching piano lessons with a therapeutic approach for beginning students (children - adults). Conduct workshops about the benefits of music therapy for caregivers, children in bereavement and older adults with dementia.
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Senior Care of Orange County, Inc.
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Hillsborough, North Carolina
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Program Manager/Activities Coordinator
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Mar 2006 - Jul 2007
Directed daily, overall operations of non-profit Adult Day Health Center, certified for ten participants (people with Alzheimer's/dementia, Lewy Body dementia, post-stroke, MS, TBI). Supervised staff (nurse, nursing assistant, volunteers), managed finances, coordinated with outside agencies/programs to address needs of participants at the center and in their homes, maintained quality program, implemented planned individual and group activities through the day for participants. Directed daily, overall operations of non-profit Adult Day Health Center, certified for ten participants (people with Alzheimer's/dementia, Lewy Body dementia, post-stroke, MS, TBI). Supervised staff (nurse, nursing assistant, volunteers), managed finances, coordinated with outside agencies/programs to address needs of participants at the center and in their homes, maintained quality program, implemented planned individual and group activities through the day for participants.
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Education
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1992 - 1996
The College of Wooster
Bachelor's of Music Education in Therapy, Music Therapy
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