We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Mr. Keith And Dr. Katandria Love Demps a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Mr. Keith and Dr. Katandria Love, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. We’d love to hear about the best advice you’ve ever given to a client? (Please note this response is for education/entertainment purposes only and shouldn’t be construed as advice for the reader)
The best advice we ever gave to a client/patient was how to incorporate self-care into their daily wellness as they caregiver for their parent and family. The challenge for this particular client was too many irons in the fire and not enough attention to oneself, navigating through the daily life challenges faced.
The client benefited in the areas of mental health and wellbeing. The result was improved quality of life and a sense of control.
Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.
Mr. Keith Demps, of Orlando, FL, is co-founder of KLD Consulting, which specializes in self-care caregiver wellness. He is co-creator of the D.E.M.P.S. caregiver wellness roadmap. Keith is certified as an Aging in Place Specialist, nationally certified, American Caregiver Association (ACA) and American Heart Association CPR certified, caregiver wellness strategists. He is also a licensed and ordained minister. Keith is married to his wife, Katandria (Kat) L. Demps.
Dr. Kat Demps is co-founder of KLD Consulting. She is a multi-lingual, nationally certified speech-language pathologist, linguist, certified autism specialist, certified public health researcher and certified in the practice of cognitive rehabilitation, ACA advanced national caregiving and assisted living. She is also certified by the National Association of Home Builders as an Aging in Place Specialist. Kat is founder and director of Dr. Love’s Healthcare®,501(c)3, K&K Services and Dr. Love’s Integrative Nutrition & Lifestyle Medicine, PLLC.
Keith and Kat share their love and passion for service through cooking, traveling and the Word of God.
Can you tell us about a time you’ve had to pivot?
In November 2022, Kat’s father contacted me, Mr. Keith and advise me of her mother‘s declining a medical condition. She is a traumatic brain injury survivor as well as suffers from seizures. We had to make the decision to leave our three year 10 year working full-time jobs in Manhattan and move to my hometown, Dallas, Texas to service a full-time caregivers. This rapid change in our lifestyle, business and career require much patience, and prayer.
Putting training and knowledge aside, what else do you think really matters in terms of succeeding in your field?
Other than training/knowledge, the most helpful ingredients to a successful career field is having a close personal walk with your faith. Many trials and triumph will come as a result of starting and owning a business. However, knowing that one face is a consistent foundation on which to stand when challenges come first fourth resilience and persistence.
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