Welcome to Mindful Monday, a series by The Center for Memory Support and Inclusion (CMSI), an outreach ministry of Episcopal Retirement Services (ERS). CMSI Director, Shannon Braun, shares general information about dementia, communication tips, and brain health strategies for anyone impacted by memory loss.
Discover tips on how to handle a dementia diagnosis, along with how to move forward and what that may look like. Shannon breaks down the diagnostic journey—from your primary care physician to specialists like neurologists and geriatricians—who each play a vital role in understanding and supporting you and your loved one. CMSI is here to guide you every step of your dementia diagnosis, connecting you to resources and compassionate support.
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Handling a Dementia Diagnosis
Next Steps After a Dementia Diagnosis
Download our newly updated Dementia Guide for general information about dementia, including symptoms, diagnoses, what to expect, communication tips, and brain health strategies, to practical tools for navigating day-to-day challenges, the new and improved Dementia Guide serves as a vital resource for anyone impacted by memory loss.













