You’ve seen the signs – gradual memory loss, struggle to find words, unusual behaviors or worsening medical conditions. Now you have a formal diagnosis that you or your loved one has Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). What do you do?
After an official diagnosis, oftentimes, confusion, overwhelm and conflicting opinions can get families stuck before they even get started in the process of finding help.
During this presentation, our expert panelists will dive into the top tips and tools for what to do when you or your loved one has received an MCI diagnosis. From recognizing the early signs to planning ahead for long-term care, learn how to begin the journey.
At The Kensington, Our Promise is to love and care for your family as we do our own. We are committed to improving the quality of life for seniors as well as the caregivers who love them. So we seek out support from specialty experts to help boost caregiver morale, preserve energy and keep stressors in check.
Meet Our Speakers
Amy Romarate is a Licensed Social Worker at Stanford’s Neuroscience Clinic and a seasoned behavioral health care manager with over 21 years of experience. She brings deep expertise in engaging patients through therapeutic relationships and is skilled in facilitating referrals for clinically indicated services beyond her organization. Amy maintains a strong foundation in contemporary, brief, evidence-based theories aligned with the biopsychosocial model. She is known for fostering meaningful partnerships across all levels of an organization—including with external vendors—to ensure seamless continuity of care.
Betsy Conlan, Psychotherapist, is a compassionate and collaborative therapist who supports individuals navigating life transitions, stress, grief, neurodiversity, and personal growth. With a holistic, trauma-informed lens, she helps clients build resilience, gain insight, and shift unhelpful patterns. Betsy specializes in working with healthcare professionals, caregivers, and those affected by cancer or neurological disorders. Her approach draws from her background in behavioral health, and caregiver support. Betsy worked at Stanford’s Neuroscience Clinic for 7 years.
For questions, please reach out to Zakera Aruobi, Director of Community Relations, at zaruobi@kensingtonsl.com.
