In this GSA Momentum Discussions Podcast episode, members of the National Council of Dementia Minds reflect on their first year living with a dementia diagnosis. They speak candidly about the moment they received the diagnosis, the support they did—or didn’t—receive from their medical providers, and what has helped them adjust to this new chapter of life. Their lived experiences offer clear, actionable insights for primary care teams on how to better support people living with dementia in the months that follow a dementia diagnosis.

This podcast episode is supported by Genentech, Lilly, Eisai, and Otsuka, with content developed by the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) in collaboration with the National Council of Dementia Minds.

Transcript

Speakers

• Phyllis Cole Member, National Council of Dementia Minds, Dementia Friendly Services
• Miriam Owens, Christian Author and Special Education Advocate, Rhema Publishing and Consulting, LLC
• Seth Stern, MD, Obstetrics and Gynecology, NYC Health and Hospitals - Jacobi

Host

Jennifer Pettis, MS, RN, CNE Director, Strategic Alliances, Gerontological Society of America