My name is Ashley Tupy and at the time this Udemy course was created, I was a third-year entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. I have been working as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) since 2019 and have found great fulfillment in providing care to older adults. I especially value the opportunity to build meaningful relationships, support their independence, and contribute to their overall quality of life through compassionate, person-centered care.