Transforming Memory Care
Through education, collaboration, and supportAfter my husband’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis, the DCC support group helped me cope with my new responsibilities and accept the uncertainty of what’s to come."
About the Dementia Care Collaborative
The Collaborative was created to educate and support patients, caregivers, healthcare providers, and the community. Dedicated team members offer opportunities for learning and connecting across the hospital and into the community at large, with the goals of teaching new ways of understanding dementia, how to best communicate and partner with those living with dementia and to offer support and guidance for caregivers to feel empowered to foster their own wellbeing and resilience.
Upcoming Events
DCC Programming Time Pilot: January–March 2026
Beginning in January 2026, we will be piloting a new meeting time for our Conversations with Caregivers and Health & Resiliency programs. From January through March 2026, both programs will be held 8:00-9:00 AM.
This pilot is intended to explore whether an earlier morning time better meets the needs of our community. We encourage you to join us during the pilot period and share your feedback as we evaluate this new schedule.
Click below to view all of our fall programming for this year!
Health & Resiliency
The Author's Corner—The Complete Family Guide to Dementia: Everything You Need to Know to Help Your Parent and Yourself
September 8, 2026 12:00-1:00 pm EST
Join author, Brent Forester, and co-author, Tom Harrison, of The Complete Family Guide to Dementia as they discuss what inspired the book, their writing process, and key lessons for supporting families caring for someone living with dementia.
Brent P. Forester, MD, MSc, is Chair of Psychiatry at Tufts University School of Medicine and an internationally recognized geriatric psychiatrist. His clinical work and research focus on dementia care, behavioral symptoms, and innovative models that improve care for older adults and their families.
Join us Tuesday, September 8, 2026 12:00-1:00 pm EST via Zoom.
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Brent Forester, MD, MSc, and Tom Harrison
Margaret O'Connor
PhD
Conversations With Caregivers
Driving and Dementia: Proactive Conversations with Professionals and Family Members
September 29, 2026 12:00-1:00 pm EST
Join us Tuesday, September 29, 2026 12:00-1:00 pm EST via Zoom.
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