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Lorri Bernstein, MSW, Founder of Senior Living Specialists of Philadelphia and Chicago, tells us about steps to consider in moving our loved ones from home to a care community.

Katie Brandt, Director of Caregiver Support Services and Public Relations for the Massachusetts General Hospital Frontotemporal Disorders Unit, shares the emotional challenges of navigating care for both her father and her husband.

Judith Johanson, MADRC Longitudinal Cohort Coordinator at Massachusetts General Hospital, describes her experience with her husband Steve, who was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's, in two types of clinical trials. She talked about how Steve wanted to contribute to research far beyond his time on earth.

Rachel Wiley, Occupational Therapist, explains how dementia-related behaviors can be better understood by considering the person with dementia, the caregiver, and the environment in a given situation, and how this analysis can point to mitigation strategies.

Jennifer Fargo Lathrop, Spiritual Care Provider from the outpatient palliative care program of the Palo Alto Medical Foundation, describes palliative and hospice care, and her role as a spiritual care provider for people with dementia.

Alexandra Morris, gerontologist and Geriatric Care Manager, offers practical and compassionate strategies for coping with a common issue challenging Alzheimer’s caregivers: repetitive behavior.