Linda Ercoli, PhD.

Interim Director
Linda Ercoli, PhD. is a geriatric psychologist with a specialty in neuropsychology, dementia caregiver education, and management of behavior problems in people with dementia. She has collaborated on numerous research studies of the early detection of dementia, interventions for cognitive impairment and geriatric depression, and caregiver support. She has conducted behavioral management training for paid and unpaid professionals. Dr. Ercoli has devised cognitive enhancement programs for people with mild age related memory concerns, and people with cancer related cognitive impairment. Dr. Ercoli was the Director of Geriatric Psychology-Neuropsychology at the UCLA Semel Institute, and ran a clinical service for cognitive evaluations of older adults and training program for psychology interns and fellows interested in geriatrics.
Recent Professional and Community Lectures
Benefits of Lifelong Learning, presented at Watermark Retirement Community |
Jan 2023 |
Caregiver Stress Beverly Hills Day of Wellness |
Sept 2023 |
Living a Healthy Brain Lifestyle, California Teacher’s Assn-Retired |
Feb 2024 |
Prevalence, Incidence and Risk, Los Angeles Alzheimer’s Assn |
April 2024 |
Driver Cessation and Dementia, Alzheimer’s Foundation of America |
June 2024 |
Cognitive Functioning and Mental Health in Long-term HIV Survivors, Statewide Skill Building Symposium: Addressing Mental Health Among Older Adults with HIV Avoiding Caregiver Burnout, Caregiver Coalition of San Diego |
Aug 2024 |
The Pillars of Brain Health, Villa Siena Senior Living Community |
Sept 2024 |
Aging with HIV, Pacific AIDS Education & Training Center-Bay Area, North & Central Coast |
Oct 2024 |
Preventing and Treating Caregiver Burnout, Alzheimer's Association, San Diego |
Dec 2024 |