Met Stories: Caregiving

Linbania Jacobson tells the story of how her husband's dementia diagnosis led them to a program at The Met.

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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Linbania Jacobson

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