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Alzheimer’s has become a public health and healthcare crisis with nearly 7 million Americans living with this disease. This figure does not include those affected by other types of dementia and the family members who are also impacted by having loved ones affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
Professionals from all sectors of the community including Healthcare, First Responders, Business, Government, as well as caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias can benefit from the information included in this presentation which will lead to…
• Gaining a better understanding of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD)
•Increasing awareness of behavioral symptoms associated with dementia.
•Equip others to communicate effectively with people with dementia.
•Discover local resources available to assist those with dementia, their families, and caregivers.
Presented by Mark Beland, Community Liaison at Baker Senior Center Naples , Education Chair of the Collier County Dementia Care and Cure Initiative
The Dementia Care and Cure Initiative (DCCI) engages communities across Florida to be more dementia caring, promote better care for Floridians affected by dementia, and support research efforts to find a cure. Being a dementia-caring community means there are services and support in place to make that community hospitable to someone living with dementia, their caregivers, families, and loved ones. The Department of Elder Affairs wants those living with dementia to still play a vital role within their communities – with each interaction they have while out will be a positive one, created out of respect and understanding.
*The Collier County Public Library does not sponsor or endorse this program.