Dear PMC Care Partners,
Do you remember the day you and your loved one learned about a dementia diagnosis? Whether the diagnosis the doctor delivered was mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s disease, Lewy body dementia, or another cognitive impairment, it’s always described as a scary moment for both the patient and the care partner.
As executive director of the Penn Memory Center (PMC), I have a background in social work that helped me develop, deliver and grow the robust support system we have been providing to families in our care since 2008. From counseling and coaching to classes for caregivers, support groups, memory cafes, Time Together, and the many other ways we support families living with dementia, our goal is to bridge the gaps in dementia care and help families cope with changes, navigate the complexities of managing these progressive illnesses, and tend to their social and emotional wellbeing.