Have you ever wanted to learn more about how you can help your friends, family, neighbors, or fellow parishioners whose lives are touched by Alzheimer’s or other dementias? Join us on Friday, October 25, 2024 12: 30 P.M. Adult Lounge. for this educational and inspiring talk featuring Mary Cohen, MPH, D.HCML, Director of Anchor Place Respite-Dunwoody. Mary will offer background on dementia, pressing theological questions dementia raises, dementia-friendly communication skills, ideas for meaningful activities, and a joyful message for how communities of care can offer hope to those living with dementia.
This event is sponsored by Homebound Friends Ministry and Light snacks, soft drinks and coffee will be provided.
Bio:
Mary M. Cohen, MPH, D.HCML is the founding director of Anchor Place Respite-Dunwoody, a community-supported ministry of St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church for people living with dementia and their caregivers. Mary brings to this role a variety of experiences in healthcare program development and management, parish-based ministry, volunteerism, and dementia education and support Her education includes a Masters in Public Health Policy and Administration from The University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill and Doctorate in Healthcare Mission Leadership from Loyola University-Chicago. Mary also recently completed her Certificate in Spiritual Direction through Loyola. Mary and her husband, Scott, are the proud parents of three young adult daughters.