Brain health is the foundation of living well at every age. During this special Brain Health & Wellness Week program, our expert speaker will share practical, science-backed tips to help you strengthen memory, sharpen focus, and support overall cognitive vitality.
From daily lifestyle habits to stress management and social engagement, you’ll discover simple yet powerful ways to keep your brain thriving. Whether you’re a caregiver, healthcare professional, or simply interested in maintaining lifelong wellness, this session will equip you with tools to stay connected, energized, and mentally strong.
At The Kensington, Our Promise is to love and care for your family as we do our own. By partnering with leading experts, we provide education, resources, and support that empower individuals and families to live well and age well—together.
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.
Patricia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over two decades of experience in healthcare, senior care, oncology, and youth mental health. She currently practices at Stanford Healthcare, where she supports seniors and caregivers, leads the Stanford Dementia Caregiver Support Group, and serves on the Shared Leadership Council. Holding both graduate and undergraduate degrees in Social Work from Carleton University, along with a diploma in Child and Youth Work from St. Lawrence College, Patricia has built a strong foundation in supporting individuals through complex challenges. Her career spans hospitals, senior care facilities, and community organizations, always with a focus on compassionate, client-centered care. Originally from Ottawa, Canada, Patricia is passionate about caregiver education, community service, and fitness.
For questions, please reach out to Zakera Aruobi, Director of Community Relations, at zaruobi@kensingtonsl.com.
