Social support for caregivers is strongly correlated with improved health outcomes, reduced caregiver burden, increased psychological resilience, and the remediation of stigma. Online support groups have emerged as a vital lifeline for caregivers who are unable to attend in-person meetings due to time constraints, geographical limitations, or the all-consuming nature of caregiving.

We talk with Remo Health’s Head of Engagement, Jess Corona-Irwin, about Remo’s online Community forum where caregivers and people living with dementia have a space to show up as they are, share their experiences with a community of others who understand, and get the care and support they need.

About this episode’s featured guest

Jess Corona-Irwin is a registered nurse and the Head of Member Engagement at Remo Health, where she specializes in dementia care and support as a certified dementia practitioner and certified dementia support group facilitator. Jess is passionate about creating meaningful connections and support for people living with dementia and their caregivers.

About Remo’s host Dr. Emily Silverman

Dr. Emily Silverman is an internal-medicine physician, Assistant Volunteer Professor of Medicine at UCSF. She is the creator and host of The Nocturnists, an award-winning medical storytelling program that has uplifted the voices of more than 450 clinicians since 2016 through its podcast and live performances. Her work has been supported by a MacDowell fellowship and widely published in numerous publications including JAMA, The New York Times, and NPR. Learn more about Emily by visiting her website.

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Virtual Communities for Dementia Caregivers