With Dad: A Film & Conversation on Caring for Aging Loved Ones

Join us for a free evening of film and conversation in honor of National Family Caregivers Month.

We’ll screen With Dad, an award-winning short documentary by Soren Sorensen. Over twenty years, photographer Stephen DiRado documented his father’s journey with Alzheimer’s through his camera. The result is an honest, deeply moving portrait of what it means to love and care for a loved one as they change.

After the film, stay for a panel discussion about caregiving: the challenges, the support available here in our community, and how we can show up for one another.

Panelists

Melissa Minor, MD, MPH, Founding Physician, VIM Medicine

Soren Sorensen, MFA, MA, Director, With Dad

Stephen DiRado, Photographer & Subject, With Dad

Nicole Kanelos, MA, Certified Dementia Practitioner

Kathy Betts, MSW, Caregiver

…and more joining the conversation!

Details

Wednesday, November 18, 7:00–8:30 PM

Lexington Venue, 1794 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington

Free and open to everyone. Your RSVP helps us plan.

Prefer to RSVP by phone or email? Contact Michelle Kelleher at [email protected] or 781-698-4842

About the seriesThis is the first event in the VIM Community Film Series, which brings our neighbors together through documentaries and conversations on health topics that touch all of our lives. Whether you’re caring for someone with dementia, worried about a loved one, or simply want to learn more, you’re welcome here.

Hosted by VIM Medicine. Supported by Lexington Senior Services. Special thanks to Soren Sorensen and Stephen DiRado for sharing With Dad with our community, and to Ken Hastings and the Lexington Venue.