Memory Care
Join the Chaplaincy Innovation Lab and Kathy Fogg Berry, author of When Words Fail: Practical Ministry to People with Dementia and Their Caregivers (2018) and chaplain at Westminster Canterbury Richmond, for an introduction to spiritual care in memory care settings. We’ll discuss the unique needs of older adults with dementia diagnoses, how current chaplains can begin thinking about providing this care, and how prospective chaplains might consider training and education to pursue this work
Kathy Berry is a seasoned Chaplain with a proven track record in hospital, hospice, and eldercare environments. Kathy specializes in offering compassionate spiritual care to individuals navigating dementia, elder care, and family/caregiver responsibilities. Her expertise extends to research, writing, leadership development, and teaching. Kathy holds a post-graduate certificate in Aging Studies from Virginia Commonwealth University, showcasing her commitment to excellence in the field.
