Article by Liisa Ogburn.
Calls from the Alzheimer’s Hotline: An Interview with Dee Dee Harris
“I need a break,” the woman said when Dee Dee Harris picked up the phone. The woman was calling from a rural county in eastern North Carolina.
“Tell me what’s going on,” Harris, who has been answering the Alzheimer’s NC Hotline for 18 years, said.
It was one of the 600+ calls per year that Alzheimer’s North Carolina receives from across the state. Additionally, Harris and her team run support groups, lead an annual walk for Alzheimer’s, and organize and staff conferences. Harris has been working with the elderly for 28 years.
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About the Author:
Liisa Ogburn is at the heart of Aging Advisors NC, bringing a rich blend of personal experience and global perspective to elder care. Raised in North Carolina with deep roots in Finland, Liisa has a unique appreciation for diverse approaches to aging, shaped by her life across different cultures including Finland, Estonia, Germany, England, Japan, and Costa Rica.
Her path into elder care consulting was deeply personal. While juggling her role as a Duke University educator and caring for her father-in-law and three young children, Liisa started sharing her family’s journey through articles for The New York Times and later, over 300 posts for WRAL Raleigh on everything from handling loss to choosing the right elder care options.
A teacher at heart, Liisa thrives on empowering others with knowledge. She offers her expertise in presentations to various groups—from churches to professional firms—and writes extensively, reaching audiences far and wide. Her credentials include certifications in geriatric care and a special certification from Brown University to teach Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, reinforcing her belief that calm minds make sound decisions.
