Progress, Potential, and Possibilities Podcast / Show Dr. Wilhelmina Hoffman, MD - Creating A Dementia Friendly Society; Headmaster/CEO, Silviahemmet
Dr. Wilhelmina Hoffman, MD, is a geriatric physician, who serves Headmaster and CEO of Silviahemmet (https://www.silviahemmet.se/), a non-profit foundation devoted to improving the quality of life for persons affected by dementia and their families. The foundation was inaugurated by H.M. Queen Silvia of Sweden on Valentines Day in 1996. Silviahemmet’s philosophy of care includes person-centered care, family support, teamwork and communication – all aiming at the highest possible quality of life for both the person with dementia and the family. Silviahemmet also offers training in various professional categories within the healthcare and social care sectors and arranges courses for families and other informal caregivers. Dr. Hoffman is also President of the Swedish Dementia Center (https://www.demenscentrum.se/), the national center for excellence in the field of dementia which collects, structures and disseminates knowledge about dementia. One of Swedish Dementia Center's principal tasks is to strengthen the links between research and practice and to communicate evidence based knowledge in a practical setting to health and social care givers. In collaboration with authorities and organizations, they work to inspire and promote the development of a more dementia-friendly society.