Creating Purpose and Meaning Out of a Tragic Diagnosis

In this episode of Talking Dementia with Remo Health, Dr. Emily Silverman interviews Matt LeKrey, Remo co-founder and chief product officer, whose father lives with semantic variant primary progressive aphasia, a ​​subtype of frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Matt shares his deeply personal journey, from the complex process of diagnosis to the shock of realizing the extent of the disease, and the subsequent work to understand and manage the situation. He discusses the lack of support and resources available to caregivers, emphasizing the need for care that addresses both clinical and non-clinical aspects of dementia. Matt's story underscores the transformative power of purpose and the opportunity for personal growth in the face of adversity, ultimately driving his mission to create Remo Health.

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