Thursday, October 7, 2010

Channel 11, WPIX, October 11 at 8:00 AM


The TTAP Method will be featured on Channel 11, WPIX on Monday Columbus Day October 11, between 8 and 9 am, 2010.

Watch the interview of Dr. Steve and Dr. Linda discuss the innovative TTAP Method , a multimodal approach (stimulating the individual emotionally, behaviorally, cognitively, sensorially and physically) and designed to reach the remaining strenghts of those with Alzheimer's disease.

The second TTAP Method Certification Training which was held in Chicago, at Edward Hospital in April of 2010. Today, Thursday October 7th the administration released early findings of the 6 month study on a Geropsyciatric Unit.

Ms. Trish Bendel, Edward Hospital Administrator States "I can tell you that we have decrease from having an average of 40 one to one supervision shifts a month down to an average of 4.6. This is an annualized savings of about 78 thousand dollars. Our fall rates (residents who Fall on the unit) have gone from an average of 5 per month to an average of 3!!!
The TTAP Method has been extremelly beneficial as these results demonstrate.
These results speak to the emotional, physical, and financial benefits the TTAP Method has on the care and treatment of those afflicted with Alzheimer's Disease.

Go to www.ttapmethod.com to learn more about the Certification Training's offered.

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