The Caring Collective
The Caring Collective matches former and seasoned family caregivers with current family caregivers to provide support through their caregiving journey.
Programs & Services
Classes, support and a wide range of information on Alzheimer’s disease and brain-aging related topics are available to Penn Memory Center research participants, patients, and their caregivers.
Grief Yoga
We imagine caregivers experience a spectrum of emotions, challenges, shifts in relationship dynamics, uncertainty, exhaustion, physical demands, disconnection, the list probably goes on. There is grief that comes with being a caregiver. Anticipatory grief and the grief of life not playing out as expected. Who is caring for you? Please join Beth as a way to allow her to care for you. Let this be a devoted time for you to become aware, to express, to connect, and to restore.
Memory Café
Each month, PMC patients and caregivers are invited to a free pop-up café at Christ Church Neighborhood House in Old City. Enjoy music from around the world, lectures from Penn experts, and coffee from local cafés.
Creative Expression Through Music
This fun, free interactive program is powered by the talented Curtis musicians and showcases the expressive power of music composition.
Short Term Supportive Counseling
Meet with the Penn Memory Center’s Social Work Fellow, Rachel Marx, for up to 8 weeks of supportive counseling. This is available to PMC patients and family members.
Mindfulness Meditation Class
In our Mindfulness Meditation Class, we will explore short mindfulness exercises that can be done in a group and/or solo when you are at home.
Cognitive Comedy
Cognitive Comedy is a program that participants can get out of their own heads and experience “group mind” while learning the tenets of improve comedy. This free program is open to all members of the PMC community.
Caregiver Support Groups
Our support groups are designed to provide support and resources for caregivers of individuals with dementia.
Caregivers of PMC patients are welcome to join one of our support groups tailored to specific caregiving needs and experiences. If the individual you care for is not a PMC patient, you are invited to join our open Community Support Group.
Empowering Caregivers Workshop Series
This program is not currently running.
Providing caregivers with access to area experts who will present on a variety of intensive topics from in-home activities to end of life care.
Caregiver Class
This 7-week program for those caring for a loved one with dementia isn’t your typical support group. Instead, it offers a unique curriculum to learn techniques to provide better care while coping with the personal and emotional challenges caregivers face.
Cognitive Fitness Programs
In 2017, the Penn Memory Center is launching three Cognitive Fitness programs for adults with a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment: Skills Group, Therapy Group, and Social Group.