Dr. Joshua Freitas

Dr. Joshua Freitas is a highly experienced professional in the field of dementia care and education, currently serving as Chief Research Officer at CERTUS Senior Living and Chief Education Officer at the National Institute for Dementia Education. With a diverse background that includes roles such as Sr. Vice President for Program Development and People Operations at CERTUS Senior Living and Corporate Director of Memory Care Services at Benchmark Senior Living, Dr. Freitas has made significant contributions to dementia research and program development. As an author and national presenter, Dr. Freitas has shared insights through publications, including "The Dementia Concept." Educational qualifications include a Ph.D. in Transformative Studies with a concentration in Gerontology and Aging Neuroscience from California Institute of Integral Studies and a Master of Education in Non-pharmacological Healthcare: Dementia Studies from Lesley University, among other credentials in music and healthcare.