In the early years of their marriage, Mary Perkins saw her role in her marriage as a wife and partner, supporting her husband throughout their marriage. When he was diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment in 2019, she found herself also serving as his caregiver. Initially, the couple visited Penn Memory Center (PMC) for neurology consults as well as supportive programs and resources. In 2021, his diagnosis changed to mild dementia and in 2022, he was diagnosed with late onset Alzheimer’s as well as vascular dementia.
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