Connie Lambert, PT, CCM, PhD

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About

Connie Lambert is a physical therapist with a PhD in psychology. For 20 years, she has worked with individuals and families dealing with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and their associated behavioral disturbances. Through her research and work she has developed treatment that provides improved functional capabilities. She is an expert in eliminating behavioral dysfunction and its causes, then training others to do the same. She provides consultation and training services for corporations, care facilities, professionals, and groups across the country.

Why I Care:

"When I first started working as a therapist, before returning to grad school, I saw many patients in nursing homes with dementia and Alzheimer's disease who received no treatment and were overmedicated to control outbursts. I knew we needed to do more and to do better. Now, at Our Generations, LLC, we are able to work with both individual clients and large corporations to create calm, creative, and productive environments for individuals with dementia and Alzheimer's disease."

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  1. Friday February 03, 2012

    1. Why have physical therapy

      Answer - I am glad to be of help. Best of luck with your rehabililitation, Nancy.

  2. Thursday February 02, 2012

    1. Why have physical therapy

      Answer - Dear Nancy,

  3. Monday January 30, 2012

    1. Why have physical therapy

      Answer - As with physicians, a physical therapist in bound by the axiom, "first do no harm". It appears you were treated in a less careful manner than you deserved. I am sorry for that and suggest the following:

  4. Friday January 20, 2012

    1. What does regression indicate?

      Answer - It can be very frustrating to work hard exercising after a stroke only to experience little improvement. Unfortunately, a stroke causes damage to the neurologic system that controls the muscles but not to the muscles themselves. Without an intact neurologic system for the muscle group, no amount of exercise will bring about improvement...

  5. Monday December 05, 2011

    1. How is my mother's Physical Therapy going to work, if when she broke her hip, she also broke her shoulder?

      Answer - Your mother is lucky to have you for a daughter because her rehab will be complicated. A lot depends on which limbs are affected. Are the breaks on the same side or opposite sides? The therapists will have to develop her rehab plan accordingly...

  6. Wednesday June 01, 2011

    1. Am I in the right to question Mom's doctor about her medication?

      Answer - Your mother is very fortunate to have you.

  7. Wednesday April 13, 2011

    1. Should we get rid of my grandmother's aggressive dog?

      Answer - Yours is a difficult situation, especially since your grandmother thrives on “caring” for the dog. But, from what you describe the situation is unhealthy for your grandmother, the rest of the family and for the dog. She lacks the judgment to care for a dog with special needs and also to protect hersherself...