David Troxel, MPH

Based in northern California, David Troxel, MPH, is nationally and internationally known for his expertise in the fields of dementia and long-term care. He has coauthored (with Virginia Bell) six influential books, including his newest book, and written numerous articles relating to dementia care and staff development and training. He is a writer, trainer, and long-term care consultant who has spoken at over 500 conferences including keynote presentations at various United States, Canadian, and international conferences. He served for a decade as the executive director of the Santa Barbara (California) Alzheimer's Association (1994-2004). He also helped support his mother, Dorothy, in her ten-year journey living with Alzheimer's disease. David's areas of expertise include best care practices for persons with dementia, caregiver support, staff training, and long-term care program development.