DEMENTIA CARE WARRIORS
The mission of Dementia Care Warriors is to provide non-medical assistance and resources to family caregivers caring for those living with Alzheimer's and related dementia.
Care Warrior /ˈker ˈwôrÄ“É™r/
An individual who takes care of a person who is not able to care for themselves. Care Warriors are CAREGIVERS, ADVOCATES and CHAMPIONS for their loved one. They may assume the roles of nurse, doctor, financial counselor, chef, dietitian, pharmacist, activity director, miracle worker, valet, housekeeper, companion, legal advisor, mind reader, spiritual advisor, administrative assistant and stylist. Care warriors possess high levels of patience and unconditional love and are resilient, consistent and flexible. Sense of humor required.
RESPITE
SCHOLARSHIPS
Our Respite Scholarship allows families to take a "break for a day" by providing financial assistance to cover the costs of respite care.
COMMUNITY
BUILDING
Connect with other caregivers who know and understand through our monthly support group and social outings.
WHAT WE DO
Caring for the Caregiver by giving you space to breathe
and the resources you need to thrive.
6.9
MILLION
AMERICANS
ARE LIVING
WITH
ALZHEIMER's
DEMENTIA.
65
Every 65 seconds someone in the united states develops dementia.
1 in 3​
SENIORS DIE
WITH ALZHEIMER'S OR RELATED DEMENTIA. IT KILLS MORE THAN BREAST CANCER AND PROSTATE CANCER COMBINED.
18.5
BILLION
Hours of CaRE WHERE prOVIDED by 16 Million UNPAID CAREGIVERS... with total care VALUED AT NEARLY $234 BILLION in 2018.
Upcoming Events
- Multiple DatesTue, Nov 26ZoomNov 26, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PMZoom
- Sat, Nov 23DallasNov 23, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM CSTDallas, 7151 Library Ln, Dallas, TX 75232, USA
- Sat, Nov 09Cedar HillNov 09, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM CSTCedar Hill, 917 N Joe Wilson Rd, Cedar Hill, TX 75104, USA
- Fri, Nov 01DallasNov 01, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM CDTDallas, 919 Morrell Ave, Dallas, TX 75203, USA
- Thu, Sep 26Henry's MajesticSep 26, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMHenry's Majestic, 2303 Pittman St, Dallas, TX 75208, USA
- Sat, Aug 03DallasAug 03, 2024, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PMDallas, 3110 Bonnie View Rd, Dallas, TX 75216, USA