Community and Professional Collaboration
Dementia-Friendly Tyler
A dementia-friendly community is one that cares about its neighbors.
It’s a place where people with dementia will
- live as independently as possible
- be valued and respected
- engage in activities that we all take for granted
- be supported as these activities become more difficult
It’s where the changes in the person will be noticed, understood, and accepted.
A dementia-friendly community is one that has looked at its shops, restaurants, markets, and streets through the eyes of a person with dementia and then does everything it can to make it a place where they and their families can thrive.
When memory changes begin, many become more isolated, which frequently hastens the cognitive decline.
A community that understands dementia will support and care for its neighbors and those individuals who are struggling to deal with loss of memories, loss of the ability to do routine activities, loss of jobs, loss of independence, and loss of self.
(adapted from the Alzheimer’s and Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin)
Complete an application to be certified as a Dementia Friendly restaurant or retailer.
Applications for other sectors of the community will be available soon.
Health Fairs
The more people know about Alzheimer’s and dementia, the less negative stigma will be associated with it.
That’s why we are happy to set up a booth at your next health fair.
We will provide an attractive and engaging display to educate fair-goers about Alzheimer’s and dementia and its effects on those living with the disease and their caretakers with printed resources for the taking. At least one staff member will be on hand to answer questions or address concerns from the community.
Together, we can support people living with Alzheimer’s and dementia and their caretakers.
Contact: Rebecca Smith
rebecca@alzalliance.org
903-509-8323
Join the Movement!
Become a Dementia Friend.
A Dementia Friend learns about dementia and then turns that understanding into action. We all have a part to play in creating dementia-friendly communities.
Physician Outreach
Caring for People with Dementia
The Alzheimer’s Alliance works with the medical professionals in Smith County, educating them about our services and encouraging them to connect their patients who have been diagnosed with any form of dementia to our organization.
Caring for Caregivers
We believe caregiver burnout is preventable and treatable. We would love to be considered a part of the patient’s care team, which encompasses physicians who provide care to caregivers, from the day of a loved one’s diagnosis of any form of dementia.
If you are a medical professional in Smith County and would like some free brochures for your office, call the Alzheimer’s Alliance office.
Contact: Rebecca Smith
rebecca@alzalliance.org
903-509-8323
