Patricia Boswell

is a licensed practical nurse (LPN) and certified dementia practitioner who has worked in home healthcare, private duty nursing, hospice, group homes, and senior living centers.

She is a member of the advocacy and diversity outreach team for the national Alzheimer’s Association Organization and holds a certification as an Aging-in-Place Specialist.

Patricia’s Gemstone.

Click on the play button below to listen to an excerpt of the Caregiving book.

Tips for identifying Alzheimer’s and dementia at the earliest stages to ensure better care
Techniques that allow caretakers to implement proactive responses and strategies to challenging situations and behaviors.
Information on the crucial role nutrition and health provide when caring for dementia and Alzheimer’s patients.

Generating graphs, charts and worksheets to effectively manage day-to-day care.
Simple and effective home upgrades to keep Loved One safe as their disease progresses.
Self-care tips to protect caretakers’ physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

Patricia Boswell writes as if she is your warm and wise close friend, one who is a remarkably experienced nurse and caregiver. Bravo for a book that will improve the lives of many caregivers and their loved ones!" — Tia Powell, MD, Dr. Shoshanah Trachtenberg Frackman Chair in Bioethics

Caregiving with care is at the heart of what an LPN does, and sharing what we do best will vastly improve the life and health of anyone struggling with Alzheimer's disease or dementia." — JoAnn Shaw, LPN, Vice President, National Association of Licensed Practical/Licensed Vocational Nurses, Inc.

Education

Barnett International - Clinical Trial Research Associate
Bronx Community College – LPN- Nursing
Marymount Manhattan College – BA – Management
Long Island University – MBA – Marketing
Dartmouth College – Executive Certificate Building A High-Performing Business
Florida A & M University – Education
Adelphi University – Certification - Financial Planning
Fairleigh Dickinson University - Executive Certificate – Sustainability
Inca University – Costa Rica – Global Executive Certificate – Sustainability

Licenses and Certifications

Certified Dementia Practitioner – National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioner
Certified Ageing in Place Specialist – National Association of Home Builders

Publications

Author: Patricia A. Boswell. Caregiving with Love and Joy – An Expert’s Guide to Providing the Best Alzheimer’s and Dementia Homecare. 2022.Penguin Random House Publishing
Nominated for 2022 Maude’s Awards – For Innovation of Alzheimer’s Care

Awards and Affiliates

Fairleigh Dickinson University – The Institute for Sustainable Enterprises Co-Chair Advisory Council Sustainable Business Incubator Program
Wal-Mart Sustainable Team Value Network Member
The Food Marketing Institute New Showcase Award - Beauty and Health Category
NEXTUPISNOW - For Executive Women – Committee Member 2000 – 2002, 2016 – Present (2018 College Outreach National Award)
Women in Development New York – Former Board Member and Committee Chair
Department of Education NYC – Leadership Team – 2003 – 2005, 2012 -2014

Organizations

Alzheimer’s Association Organization: Advocacy and Diversity Outreach Team
Nominated for 2022 Maude’s Awards – For Innovation of Alzheimer’s Care

Podcast

Podcast Host:
Denial is Not an Option