Silverado Frederick
Memory Care Community

Katie brings broad experience to Silverado that demonstrates her passion for helping people. Prior to working in senior care, she led field work and hospice teams with AIDS clinics and lived as a “house mom” in orphanages in Kenya, Uganda, Zaire and Rwanda – igniting a passion for serving others.

Katie’s desire to work in senior care came about when her grandmother was diagnosed with dementia and moved into a skilled nursing facility. She saw the challenges faced by dementia patients and caregivers and wanted to be part of creating something brighter. Katie has held several leadership positions over her career, including as a Social Worker and Administrator. She has a passion for building teams that are committed to changing lives. Katie believes strongly that great leaders must first have a heart to serve.

Katie holds a Bachelor of Arts in Religion and Psychology, and a Master’s in Public Service Management from DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois. While completing her Master’s, she lived with the Missionaries of Charity in India and studied the leadership style of Mother Teresa.

She lives in Falls Church, VA with her husband and two girls.

Dr. Mary McDonald completed her medical training in family medicine and fellowship in Geriatrics at the University of Kansas School of Medicine. Since 2004 she has specialized in providing care to vulnerable older adults and in providing care in the end of life. She has served as a faculty member at the University of Kansas and Howard University, teaching principles of geriatric medicine. Dr. McDonald has been a Medical Director for most of her nearly 20-year career.

Cathy brings a wealth of expertise to Silverado as a licensed social worker with a 15-year background in memory care and advocacy for Alzheimer’s disease. Her experience includes serving as a community educator for dementia and serving as the Program Manager at the Alzheimer’s Association. Prior to joining Silverado, Cathy played a crucial role in supporting individuals on their end-of-life journey at Frederick Health Hospice.

Cathy’s personal experiences with dementia have fueled her passion for assisting those living with memory impairment. She is dedicated to actively engaging individuals and helping them discover meaning and joy. With a positive attitude and boundless energy, Cathy provides unwavering support to enriching lives through social engagement and connection.

Outside of Silverado, Cathy finds joy in spending quality time with her husband and two adult children. She also enjoys volunteering at church, relaxing on the beach and walking her German Shepherd.

Lindsey is a certified Dementia Care Practitioner, Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant and Certified Memory Coach. She also holds certifications in the Parkinson’s Big and Loud Program and Dr. Lam’s Tai Chi for Rehabilitation. Lindsey is an expert in dementia and is a sought-after speaker on international podcasts and issues related to brain health.

With almost a decade of experience working in healthcare primarily with the older adult population, Lindsey has become a passionate brain health advocate for people of all ages. After seeing a significant need for improved brain health programming and interventions after the Covid-19 pandemic, she founded the Maryland Center for Brain Health which utilized a systemic, functional and research backed approach to address the root causes of cognitive dysfunction. Lindsey strongly believes in the importance of educating the greater community that despite a dementia diagnosis, a meaningful and purposeful life is not over. Her mission is to improve the quality of life of individuals while allowing them to age in place with dignity.

Lindsey completed her bachelor’s degree at UC Irvine, and now resides in Frederick, MD with her husband and two crazy cats. Outside of Silverado, she continues to advocate for the aging adult community, serving as a member on the board for both SOAR and the Elder Services Provider Council. Lindsey also enjoys all things performing arts related such as dancing and lighting design.