About Romy

Meet Romy Pikoos, a highly skilled Occupational Therapist  from Australia with an impressive 15-year journey dedicated to dementia care.   

Throughout her journey, Romy has had the privilege of working closely with individuals at every stage of dementia, commencing from the critical diagnostic phase to providing compassionate support to those in end-of-life care homes.

Her professional journey began with valuable experience in memory clinics, where she played an instrumental role in the diagnostic process for individuals living with dementia. As her expertise expanded, Romy went on to provide invaluable assistance and guidance to family caregivers, ensuring they could navigate the challenges that arise when caring for a relative with dementia. 

In more recent years, Romy has made significant contributions as the dementia lead for a prominent organisation, overseeing the care and support of individuals in 10 care homes, 7 day centres and home care services. This pivotal role has allowed her to positively impact the lives of numerous families, staff and individuals with dementia, making a profound difference in their quality of life.

One of Romy's primary areas of expertise lies in the Montessori approach to dementia, having received comprehensive training from esteemed expert Cameron Camp in 2017. Since then, Romy has been actively implementing these valuable skills to positively impact the lives of individuals with dementia and their families. Her passion for the Montessori approach has led her to conduct training sessions, having successfully taught over 150 individuals about this innovative and empowering method.

Romy's commitment to advancing dementia care has also taken her across international borders, where she has presented at conferences in Paris, London, and Amsterdam. Her dedication and expertise in the field have earned her recognition, as she was named a finalist for the prestigious British Care Awards in the dementia category.

Above all, Romy's passion lies in spreading hope and understanding that despite dementia's challenges, there is still so much life to be lived. Through her compassionate and proactive approach, Romy strives to instil optimism and empower both individuals with dementia and those around them to embrace the possibilities and meaningful moments that life can still offer.