(Creating Dementia Solutions 46) After a Year of Caregiver-Focused Episodes, a Few More Caregiver Thoughts
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As we conclude a year of Creating Dementia Solutions episodes for caregivers, we bring some additional thoughts.
Miles for Memories volunteer Connie Skidmore - having been a caregiver for her husband for several years - imparts some additional thoughts (and encouragement) caregiver-to-caregiver.
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ABOUT MILES FOR MEMORIES
Miles For Memories is a Calhoun County, Michigan organization created in 2013 to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s Disease. Later in 2014, the vision was expanded to include all types of dementia. MFM raises money each year through sponsorships, community events, and grants to gather funds to create local programming for both the person living with dementia and the caregiver. Along with local efforts, 20% of the funds to prevention-related dementia research. Miles for Memories is a committee of 70-plus volunteers and are always looking for more to get involved.
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