2016 – Alzheimer’s Facts and Figures

Many of us fear getting some form of dementia when we get older, such as Alzheimer’s disease. There are steps we can take that will increase the odds that we will maintain a healthy brain as we age. The good news is that the same steps that help keep our hearts healthy can also protect…

We are so proud of the volunteers that have helped our mission in making mask for our senior population.  These ladies are our unseen heroes of our community.  Many of these ladies have spent hours on top of hours sewing these face mask.  The quality is superior.  Today we donated 100 of the face mask…

The Alzheimer’s Association states that more than 5 million American people suffer with Alzheimer’s disease, the most common type of dementia.  By 2025 that number will rise to over 7.1 million.  Every 66 seconds, someone in the United States develops Alzheimer’s disease.  This progressive disease results in severe memory loss and other brain function abilities…

My mother Charlotte Lowry was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at the age of 67. Our family was faced with many challenges as we grasped to understand the disease. What I have learned from my experiences as a family caregiver is that Alzheimer’s patients live in the moment and it is our job as family and friends…

We are so fortunate to have Kim Roy on the Angel Team. She has marked her first Angel year with us. Kim’s passion for her clients and especially for those who suffer from Alzheimer’s and dementia makes the Angel Team very special. Many providers say they “specialize” in Alzheimer’s care which sounds great, but when…

Educating yourself and  your family is the first line of defense against the spread of COVID-19 virus in our community.  Listed below are links to the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services and the CDC website that give educational support on how to help stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Our elderly population…