People Living with Brain Change
Living with brain changes can feel scary and isolating.
Getting a diagnosis related to dementia can feel hopeless.
Dementia Pathfinders do not want anyone to walk alone.
Living with dementia is not easy, but there is Hope.
We are here to listen with empathy, offer education and support, and point to resources --
for you and those you love.
Initial Consultation -- FREE
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Trying to learn more about a diagnosis? Searching for support? Looking for resources?
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Curious if what you are experiencing is dementia or something else?
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Let's meet to help us both understand your needs and choose steps to move forward.
- Phone or video call
- 15 minutes
- Free
Consultation
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Want to discuss specific details related to your situation and the people involved?
- Customizable based on what you need and where you are
- Choose from learning more about your specific diagnosis and what to expect to receive resources and guidance to help live well.
- Phone or video call
- Private or include multiple family members
- 1 hour
Cognitive Assessment and Recommendations
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Concerned symptoms you are experiencing may be related to dementia or other neurodegenerative disorders?
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Receive a Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) administered by a trained professional to share with your healthcare provider
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Discuss recommendations and ways to support brain health
- In-person only
- Requires use of your home/location
- 1 hour
Recommended External Resources
NCDM provides education, advocacy, support, and resources created by people living with dementia for people living with dementia.
DAA is a place to connect, form friendships, exchange ideas, learn, and create a better community in which to live with dementia or mild cognitive impairment (MCI).
Teepa Snow's Positive Approach to Care® offers two free events designed for people living with brain changes:
1) Brain Connection Café: filled with fun activities to "exercise our brains" (available weekly, online)
2) Let's Talk with Teepa: an open forum for sharing successes, celebrations, frustrations, or challenges (available monthly, online)