(Creating Dementia Solutions 33) Focus on the Can-Do, not the Can't-Do

Caregivers: Has your person with dementia become discouraged over not being able to do some of the things they enjoy? Or, perhaps, they are anticipating a loss of function that will make those things impossible in the future.In this episode of Creating Dementia Solutions, Miles for Memories volunteer Anne Clark helps us focus on the can-do, not the can't-do.Episode ResourcesMiles for Memories websiteMiles for Memories technologySherii Sherban talks to Community Matters about MFM technologyMore Creating Dementia Solutions episodesABOUT 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.