Dementia has a profound effect on individuals whose symptoms range from mild to severe, and it also has a tremendous effect on their caregivers.
Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative brain disease and the most common form of dementia. However, according to the Alzheimer’s Association, dementia is not a specific disease but an overall term that describes a group of symptoms. It affects thinking, behavior and the ability to perform everyday tasks.
Stonecrest, GA — The DeKalb County Human Services Department hosted a drive-thru advocacy and education event on Wednesday, May 26, at the Lou Walker Senior Center in Stonecrest. The department hosted the event to provide resources and education to enhance community understanding and support for people living with dementia, making DeKalb County the first dementia-friendly county in the state.
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]Dementia Spotlight Foundation (DSF) – an Atlanta-based nonprofit organization working toward a world that fully embraces the rights and needs of individuals and families living with dementia-related disorders – today announces celebrated local nonprofit Amy’s Place, home of Caring Together in Hope, and the international coalition of people living with dementia group Dementia Mentors will unite for the cause under the DSF umbrella. The organizations will work together to bolster service to Alzheimer’s and dementia communities by providing multi-state support through necessary resources to reinforce the message that life does not end after a dementia diagnosis.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2256846608528/dementia-spotlight-foundation-bolsters-local-outreach-programs-by-joining-forces-with-amy-s-place-and-dementia-mentors?s=influencer” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”READ MORE” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][/et_pb_button][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
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Eric Swink, Kentucky
Past Caregiver Award
John Renyhart, Florida
Young Adult Caregiver
Josh Sloan, New Jersey[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
We will inform you about our community events, educational opportunities and dementia resources.
We will inform you about our community events, educational opportunities and dementia resources.
We will inform you about our community events, educational opportunities and dementia resources.
