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A geriatrician who explains aging, dementia and caregiving in plain words.

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Dr. Nana Yaw Adu-Sarkodie, MD, MPH, is a Baltimore geriatrician with nearly two decades of experience and the founder of Y & M Health Solutions. He helps older adults and their families understand aging, navigate the healthcare system and plan ahead with confidence. He is also the author of Help for Grammy, a children's book that helps families talk about dementia together.

Speaking topics

Before You Panic

Normal aging vs. changes worth a closer look

Dementia and the Family

What to expect and how to talk about it, including with children

You Are Not Failing

Caregiver guilt, burnout and building a care team

Where Do I Start?

Navigating doctors, hospitals and discharge

Planning Ahead

The conversations every family should have

Dr. Yaw speaks to faith communities, fraternities and sororities, schools, libraries, community groups, health organizations and conferences.

As seen and heard on

  • The Karen Hunter Show
  • WBAL-TV 11 News at Noon
  • Keynote speaker, Alzheimer's Association African American Caregivers Conference

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Need a bio, headshot or book information? Contact us at info@ymhealthsolutions.com.