(Creating Dementia Solutions 2) Adult Education About Dementia

Miles for Memories lead volunteer Sherii Sherban talks about how the organization approached teaching adults about dementia. As well, Sherii whets appetites for upcoming events that support Miles for Memories in 2023.Episode ResourcesMiles for Memories websiteOrder Miles for Memories technologyA Brief Guide for Understanding DementiaMiles for Memories Events Page (to be updated at various times in 2023)ABOUT MILES FOR MEMORIESMiles 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.Creating Dementia Solutions andThe Richard Piet Show are Livemic Communications podcasts. Livemic Communications helps businesses, organizations and entrepreneurs create customized, purposeful podcast content.This episode of Creating Dementia Solutions was recorded at AccessVision television studios in Battle Creek.