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When it comes to caring for your loved one with dementia, experience is most important.  Expert staff understand how to focus on a person's abilities, allowing for moments of pride and confidence to flourish while living with Alzheimer's.

Our specially-trained nursing team led by Executive Director, Kendra Garnto, RN and Dementia Care Educator, Natalie McFarland, RN. Their experience demonstrates the leadership and qualifications integral in Sycamore Village Dementia care.

 

The following experience reflects both Kendra's and Natalie's achievements:

  • Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) certified CNA instructor and approved clinical evaluator
  • Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) Excellence in Care, Program of Distinction: 2011, 2010, 2009 
  • Pioneer Coalition Network members
    • attended 10th Annual National Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana
    • presented at both the Missouri and Illinois State Pioneer Network Conference
  • Life Services Network (LSN) members
    • presented at the Annual LSN State Conference
  • CPR/AED certified
  • Alzheimer's Association contracted member
    • Person First certificate on Key Approaches to Dementia Care
  • Memory screening evaluator 

 

Kendra Garnto:

  • 23 years health care experience
  • Held current position for 9 years (opened Sycamore Village)
  • Led five consecutive 100% deficiency-free state surveys
  • Commissioned Notary Public 
  • Registered Nurse, Associate of Science in Nursing, graduate of Southwest Illinois College, Dean’s List
  • Completed Assisted Living Administrator’s course accredited by the Illinois Dept of Professional Regulation
  • IAPA recipient of Executive Director for the Year 2005 Award
  • Elected to LSN Assisted Living Cabinet (serving second three-year term)

Natalie McFarland:

  • 13 years health care experience
  • Held current position for 7 years
  • Registered Nurse, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, graduate of Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville, Dean’s List
  • Completed 1 year of graduate studies at UMSL, University of Missouri in St. Louis
  • Train the Trainer certified through both the Alzheimer’s Association and the Best Friend’s Approach
  • Partnered with Virginia Cruz, PhD, RN, Associate Professor at SIUE in Alzheimer’s Research
  • Presenting at the Orthopedic Symposium for Nurses at Memorial Hospital 
  • Raised $3600 for Alzheimer's Research at Sycamore's First Annual Alzheimer's Art Auction
  • Creative Arts Therapy Program
  • Presenting at the local Pioneer Coalition Network meeting
  • Regular guest on the Norm Greenberg Show

 
 

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