Linda Ercoli, PhD.

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