Dasha Kiper

Dasha Kiper is a clinical psychologist specializing in dementia care.

She gained firsthand experience as a caregiver for an elderly Holocaust survivor with dementia during her graduate studies.

This experience led her to become a consulting clinical director for Alzheimer's support groups.

Kiper's approach is influenced by neurologist Oliver Sacks, emphasizing clinical observation and emotional engagement with patients.

Her work focuses on the psychological aspects of caregiving, exploring how caregivers' brains respond to the challenges of dementia care.

Kiper's expertise is grounded in cognitive and neuroscientific research, as well as insights from literary fiction and her extensive experience working with caregivers and families affected by dementia.