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Adria Thompson earned a Master’s degree in Communication Disorders from Eastern Kentucky University. As founder of Be Light Care Consulting, a sought-after speaker, and distinguished speech-language pathologist, Adria specializes in dementia care, translating complex concepts into practical strategies for daily care and interaction. With over a decade’s experience in long-term care settings, she developed a widely adopted dementia care program.
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