Full Name
Amy Stratton CTRS
Job Title
Activity Therapist
Company
Centurion Health
Speaker Bio
Ms. Amy Stratton serves as an Activity Therapist at Augusta State Medical Prison in Grovetown, Georgia, where she works with incarcerated individuals living with dementia and traumatic brain injuries. Ms. Stratton has more than 18 years of experience in therapeutic recreation and correctional health settings. In her current role, she uses cognitive stimulation therapy to help individuals maintain functional abilities, feel oriented to their environment, and engage comfortably through structured, judgment-free activities. Her work emphasizes dignity, understanding, and communication for justice-involved individuals with complex cognitive needs. Over the past 17 years at Augusta State Medical Prison, Ms. Stratton has supported patients with serious mental illness, provided services in palliative care, and worked with special population units. She is committed to increasing awareness of dementia and related conditions within correctional and health care environments to improve care and reduce vulnerability.