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PAULA HARDER KENEMORE
Personalized, compassionate, and quality
long-term healthcare is the passion on which Paula Harder Kenemore
has built her career for more then twenty years. Paula brings personal experience,
as well as insightful
and educated knowledge to her writing, speaking and consulting
work.
Paula received a B.S. degree in Speech
Communication from Minnesota State University, Winona and the
University of Wisconsin, Superior. She is currently pursuing a
master's degree in Gerontology at Bethel University in Minneapolis.
She holds her Certification in Activity Consulting from the National
Certification Council for Activity Professionals, and has
received professional training in "Culture Change" philosophy for
long-term care facilities.
Paula's career began at the age of sixteen when
she worked as a nursing assistant. She has held the positions
of Activity Director & Consultant and Spiritual Care Coordinator &
Volunteer Coordinator for facilities in the two largest nursing home
corporations in the country. Paula has also provided services
as an independent Dementia Care Specialist for the Minnesota-North
Dakota Northern Regional Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association.
With a strong desire to improve long-term
healthcare for older adults, Paula has developed
workshops and trainings for healthcare professionals and is the
creator of many unique programs designed for nursing home
residents and their families.
Paula is the founder of
B.O.L.D. Transitions
whose mission is to Build Older Lifestyles with Dignity through
educational workshops for family and clients, staff training and
consulting, and speaking events focused on aging issues.
Paula created "My Life, My Care, My Way" to
give healthcare decision-making back to the person it belongs
to....YOU! When not at work in the healthcare industry
Paula enjoys spending time with her husband Tom and their three
children, Nick, Cassie, & Alex.
If you are interested in having Paula
Kenemore consult or speak with your group, business or organization,
and for media interviews please contact
B.O.L.D. Transitions
at (218) 485-4252 or email her at
paula@bold-transitions.com. |