Met Stories: Caregiving

Linbania Jacobson tells the story of how her husband's dementia diagnosis led them to a program at The Met.
Made for The Met’s 150th, Met Stories is an award-winning series spotlighting unexpected voices and untold stories from across the Museum.

Watch episode eight of Met Stories in which Linbania Jacobson tells the story of how her husband's dementia diagnosis led them to a program at The Met, which affirmed his humanity and gave meaning and joy to her role as a caregiver. Linbania, now a volunteer with Met Access Programs, says, “I have found my new life.”

Made for The Met's 150th anniversary, Met Stories is an award-winning video series and year-long social media initiative that shared unexpected and compelling stories gathered from the many people who visit The Met, whether artists, teachers, curators, actors, Museum staff, designers, thought-leaders, or public figures.

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Contributors

Linbania Jacobson

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