Working experiences

Curriculum Vitae

Annette Johannesen f. 1949

Educations

Master of Science in Occupational Therapy,

Queen Margaret University College (QMUC); Edinburgh, 2004

Specialist OT in Gerontology, 2004

Consultancy training and certification by the County of Funen , 1992

Certified as a teacher for adults, Ministry of Internal Affairs, 1977

Authorised as an Occupational Therapist, Copenhagen, 1972 

Working experiences and research

Since 1985 taken active part in the development of the present model of Danish Elderly Care.

Developed a model of early intervention and special support for persons with dementia.

Research in gerontology on coping strategies with frailty in old age. Download dissertation

For one year (1996-97) working in Japan as an expert of dementia care.

From 2000-2011 working at the Danish Knowledge Centre on Ageing.

In 2007 invited to Japan by the Japanese government, joining the “Civil Society Groups Development Programme”. See Certificate

Presently on contract with the Danish Ministry of Social Affairs as a specialist, treating persons with dementia and violent behaviour (BPSD). Read about VISO here

 In 2011 author of a book called: “When I grow old...?” concerning healthy ageing. See more here

Today Annette Johannesen mainly works in ABLE, a private consulting service,  

1. Advising senior citizens about successful ageing, and
2. Teaching care staff to  cope with old people with aggressive behaviour, due to their dementia.