Memory Connect
An Interdisciplinary Approach to Dementia Care
Mission Statement
To provide compassionate, coordinated support for individuals living with dementia and their caregivers—partnering with primary care to deliver goal-centered crisis planning and timely access to expert guidance while empowering families through education, direction, and confidence throughout their journey.
What is Memory Connect?
Memory Connect is a six-month, virtual program, embedded within UNC Geriatrics, that aims to provide compassionate, coordinated dementia care to support both patients and caregivers by preventing and managing crisis events, engaging in advanced care planning, optimizing medications, and addressing caregiver stress.
Through direct access to the Memory Connect team, and in close collaboration with patients’ primary care providers, we aim to improve quality of life for patients and caregivers and reduce avoidable hospitalizations through expert clinical guidance, individualized care planning, and direct access to specialized support.
Who is my care team?
Memory Connect brings together an interdisciplinary team with expertise in geriatrics, dementia care, behavioral health support, medication management, and community resource coordination. The care team includes a nurse practitioner and a social worker, with oversight from a geriatrician.
What will my care team do?
Everyone is different and may have different priorities and needs which might include:
- Facilitating advance care planning and individualized goals of care
- Managing symptoms such as anxiety, sleep problems, or changes in behavior
- Assessing falls risk and falls prevention
- Comprehensive review of medical conditions and medications
- Community resource navigation
- Addressing caregiver strain and access to support groups
- Helping reduce avoidable emergency department visits
Feedback & Highlights from Memory Connect Caregivers
