(Creating Dementia Solutions 36) Working Daily with Caregivers and their Families to Offer Care, Respite

In this episode of Creating Dementia Solutions, we asked Amber Duncan - a Miles for Memories volunteer with Northpointe Woods in Battle Creek - to talk about the benefits of respite care.It's about you, caregivers, and making sure you are getting the support you need. Click to listen.Episode ResourcesMiles for Memories websiteMiles for Memories technologySherii Sherban talks to Community Matters about MFM technologyNorthpointe Woods Battle Creek websiteMore 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.