View the “Best Friends at the Grove” video clip here

View the “David Troxel and The Best Friends Approach” video clip here

David Troxel, MPH, has become nationally and internationally known for his writing and teaching in the fields of Alzheimer's disease and long-term care. He has co-authored four influential books (most notably, The Best Friends Approach to Alzheimer's Care) on Alzheimer's care as well as numerous articles relating to Alzheimer's disease care and staff

development and training.

His latest book on activities was published in 2004. David received his Master's Degree in Public Health from UMDNJ, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (formerly Rutgers Medical School) in 1986.

David is a past Executive Board member of the American Public Health Association and is a member of the Ethics Advisory Panel for the United States Alzheimer's Association. He currently serves as a Program Consultant to the Alzheimer's Association California Central Coast Chapter in Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties.

The Best Friends Approach to Alzheimer's Activities

The Best Friends Approach to Alzheimer's Care

The Best Friends Approach to Staff Training

> Here’s what people are saying about David Troxel!


"Mr. Troxel was one of the best speakers I have ever listened to! Very engaging, interesting, and easy to follow."
–Past Seminar Attendee

"[David] has real hands-on experience in both the field and his personal life and was easy to relate to as a result."
–Allison Fletcher, Victoria Order of Nurses, Simcoe County Canada

"I think it was wonderful that [David] is so current in the field, as well that he is able to relate stories of real people. Loved the stories and seeing the compassion that David has for these people! David is genuine!"
–Sheil Pagnello, Victoria Order of Nurses, Simcoe County Canada