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Dr. Alex Kodiath
Dr. Alex Kodiath founded the College of Geriatrics, LLC, in 1988. After his studies at Boston College and completing his doctoral studies at the University of San Diego, California...view moreDr. Alex Kodiath founded the College of Geriatrics, LLC, in 1988. After his studies at Boston College and completing his doctoral studies at the University of San Diego, California, he continues to focus on elder care. He consults at various nursing homes in Southern California. He published a book, Elder Care: Precious Presence, in 2010 and the Social Services Handbook in 2013. His first children’s book, Elephant Escapes to an Island, came out in 2012. He is a member of American Educational Research Association.
Dr. Kodiath and his wife Mary founded Samarpan, a nonprofit organization, in 1989. Through Samarpan, they established a Spiritual Leadership Center in Alpine, California. This center offers homeless men and women as well as HIV-positive people retreats and leadership training. Their foundation fully funds the Samarpan Medical Clinic in Kerala, India. Children and adults receive dental care, eye care, and preventive care free of charge. Twice a year, Dr. Kodiath travels to supervise and enhance the services in the Samarpan Clinic in India (www. UncondionalService.com).
In 2000 and 2001, Dr. Kodiath received Peace Awards for his humanitarian work from San Diego Community Churches. The Lions Club International also bestowed on him the Melvin Jones Award. He and his wife also received the “spirit of enterprise” award from the City of Poway. Since 2005, he has been a frequent speaker on leadership for the graduate nursing students at the California State University, Fullerton. Through the College of Geriatrics, he continues to teach and certify nursing home staff in social services and classes for nursing staff in geriatric care.
Also by Dr. Kodiath:
Elder Care: Precious Presence
Social Services Handbook
Elephant Escapes to an Islandview less
Books by Dr. Alex Kodiath
Kris: the Elephant at Sea Miracles of Father Theo: A Servant of God, Father Theophane of India• Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings