• A one-of-a-kind opportunity for leaders within the senior housing & care sectors to earn advanced professional credentials, specific to their role within operations

  • The K.I.M. Academy is an ideal collaborative partner for Conference planners seeking LIVE learning for attendees to earn a credential while at your event

  • A place where family caregivers can find valuable Dementia information from a recognized & reliable expert voice

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Meet the K.I.M. Academy Creator

Ellen Belk, BC-DEd, CDP
Thought Leader * Innovator* Influencer*

Ellen Belk is a board-certified Dementia educator, holistic Dementia care solutions expert & the founding owner of Keep In Mind, Inc. 

Belk has an impressive 22+ years of operational experience within the senior living sector as a Dementia expert, author, trainer & influencer. She brings a unique blend of proficiency in operations, sales, team building, resident experience & innovation. Along with her simple solutions for complex care problems. 

She’s held Director, Divisional, National and Senior Vice President positions with prominent organizations such as Ascension, Brookdale, Atria Senior Living and Milestone Retirement Communities. 

Belk is a family caregiver as well. Formerly to her father who had a dual diagnosis of Lewy Body Dementia & Parkinson’s & now providing care support to her 94-year-old mother living in assisted living.

K.I.M. Academy student-participants will receive expert insight and education unlike any other being offered online at this time.  

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Satisfied K.I.M. Academy Customers

“Very enlightening, especially coming from an outside industry. I am focused on gaining as much information and as many tools as possible to serve families in need of guidance. ”

Kristen, Senior Life Advisor , The Hearth at Castle Garden, NY

“I learned a lot and really enjoyed the pace, the information and the format! ”

Beckie, Home Care Specialist – Care Advantage, VA

“The course information flowed nicely and I felt got down to just the right level of details. Very comfortable atmosphere. ”

Jennifer, Quality Control Specialist – Site Staff Chat, CO

“ Continue keeping it real through personal experiences and sharing ways that work best for families and sales. ”

Marybel, Retirement Counselor – Paradise Village, CA

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