David TroxelDavid Troxel is an internationally known expert in Alzheimerâ s and memory care. Heâ s best known for his work with residents and families, and is an informative and engaging speaker. David holds a Masters Degree in Public Health from Rutgers MedicalSchool. During the 25 years that heâ s worked in the field, heâ s also served as an Executive Board member of the American Public Health Association and the Ethics Advisory Panel for the US National Alzheimerâ s Association. David has co-authored four influential books (most notably, The Best Friends Approach to Alzheimerâ s Care) on Alzheimerâ s relating to the disease care as well as staff development and training. Davidâ s â Best Friends Approachâ? is built on a seemingly simple premise: that what people living with memory loss need most is a friend â a best friend. David teaches caregivers how to understand and fulfill this â Best Friendsâ? role, including special caregiving techniques and tools. He lives in Sacramento as a writer, speaker and consultant. Read More Read Less