Embrace Your Destiny: Prepare for Dementia

Pictures before the workshop

Is it true? Just because I have MS, I am subject to Dementia? Sure, I sometimes can't recall names and misplace items. But, that's a huge leap to dementia!  The Alzheimer/ dementia experts say that it's true.

Molly Garnett, Chaplain at Pardee Hospital and Elder at Trinity Presbyterian Church conducted a two part Learning Hour program for caregivers. We  listened in denial as the Alzheimers and Dementia experts explained the issues. Then, as attendees shared personal experiences, the reality became clear. At the end, we acknowledged that dementia is a huge, unrecognized and under serviced issue.

The number of people being diagnosed everyday with either Dementia or Alzheimers was shocking. Added to that umbrella are people like me who have a neurological diseases, like Multiple Sclerosis or Parkinson's Disease. But that's not all! The big number also includes stroke victims, loss of hearing and eyesight and other chronic medical conditions. Caregivers, are vulnerable too.     Seniors! Beware