HENRIETTA, NY, April 02, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Debra Kostiw, CMDS, has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Mrs. Kostiw is a distinguished expert in Alzheimer's and dementia behaviors and communication. With 45 years of professional experience, she has dedicated her career to improving the lives of individuals affected by dementia. As president of Answers About Alzheimer's, she has provided essential tools, scripts and techniques for family and professional caregivers to achieve positive outcomes for people with dementia since 2022. She is also the author of the best-selling book "Forget Me Not," which has transformed dementia care approaches and changed countless lives through its practical wisdom. Her commitment to this field is evident in her innovative approach to caregiving and dedication to finding practical solutions for daily challenges faced by family and professional caregivers of those with dementia. Before her current role, Mrs. Kostiw was an educator and trainer at the Alzheimer's Association from 2011 to 2014, where she earned the Train The Trainer certification. During this time, she realized that much more still needed to be done in the field of dementia care and education. Her earlier career included positions as a phlebotomist and EKG technician at Strong Memorial Hospital from 1989 to 1992 and Genesee Hospital from 1980 to 1984, where she gained valuable experience in healthcare.

Mrs. Kostiw's journey into the field of dementia care began when she and her husband opened their business approximately 18 years ago, coinciding with her mother's Alzheimer's diagnosis. This personal experience fueled her passion for advocating for vulnerable populations with brain diseases. Through rigorous case studies conducted over a 15-year timeframe, she developed and refined effective caregiving methods and scripts, testing and perfecting these approaches with her team of over 100 caregivers. Her evidence-based approach has yielded remarkable results, establishing new standards in dementia care. Her dedication to improving the day-to-day lives of individuals with dementia is driven by a desire to provide practical solutions rather than solely focusing on finding cures.

Mrs. Kostiw has conducted extensive research into solutions for common behaviors and problems that appeared impossible to manage. Through meticulous documentation and analysis of numerous case studies, she has developed innovative, replicable approaches that address the most challenging aspects of dementia care. Her methods focus on practical, implementable strategies that offer immediate hope to both family and medical caregivers who have struggled with conventional approaches that consistently fail to produce meaningful outcomes. These evidence-based techniques have revolutionized how caregivers interact with dementia patients, significantly improving the quality of life for all involved.

Mrs. Kostiw's academic background includes an Associate of Applied Science in business from Monroe Community College and a diploma from Pittsford Sutherland High School. Her education laid the foundation for her successful career, providing her with the skills necessary to excel in various roles. She holds several certifications, including a Certified Master Dementia Strategist from Answers About Alzheimer's. Additionally, she has been a certified master trainer in fall prevention from the Boston University School of Medicine since 2015 and a certified educator in Alzheimer's and dementia from the Alzheimer's Association since 2014.

In addition to her professional achievements, Mrs. Kostiw has been involved in civic-minded organizations, such as serving as an apheresis specialist with the American Red Cross from 2003 to 2009. She has also been a radio show host on WYSL 92.1 FM and 1040 AM since 2020.

Outside her career, Mrs. Kostiw is a devoted mother to one daughter. Her greatest professional achievements include the creation and launch of her comprehensive dementia care training course, The Certified Master Dementia Strategist, which has fundamentally transformed caregiving approaches worldwide. This innovative program distills complex dementia management techniques into accessible, practical strategies that produce consistent results. Similarly, her best-selling book "Forget Me Not" represents another pinnacle accomplishment, offering life-changing guidance to thousands of families navigating dementia care challenges. Her dedication to excellence has been recognized with accolades such as the Black Dragon Award from Dan Lok for achieving significant sales milestones in her business and the prestigious Silver YouTube award in February 2025.

Mrs. Kostiw has dedicated her professional life to addressing the profound shortcomings in traditional dementia care protocols by developing training methodologies that deliver consistent, measurable results. Through her work, she continues to profoundly impact dementia care, advocating for practical solutions that improve the lives of those affected by this condition. Her primary goal is to establish her training as the global gold standard for dementia care by standardizing practical, hands-on training methods. She envisions creating an international movement that recognizes dementia as a worldwide issue, aiming to train enough individuals to pass on this knowledge for global success effectively.

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