As we age, we may have multiple concerns about our memories. When we couldn’t find the right words, when we walk into the kitchen and forget what we were there for, do we have dementia or is this normal aging?
Our session will focus on several common concerns, including what dementia looks like, how is it diagnosed and common misconceptions about dementia. We will present ideas and thoughts about living with dementia. The session will be interactive as we talk about our experiences and concerns.
Dr. Kathryn Borgenicht is a retired geriatrician and palliative medicine physician. She took care of many patients living with dementia and their families. She also had personal experience with a family member with dementia.
Dr. Linda Stern is a retired primary care physician who combined research, clinical care and teaching at the Philadelphia Veteran Affairs Medical Center. She has studied the effects of herbicides in our urban environment and is part of an advocacy group that helped pass a law to ban their use on City grounds. She has recently taken a keen interest in the study of dementia. Her sister has been recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.
