DEMENTIA CARE WARRIORS
The mission of Dementia Care Warriors is to provide non-medical assistance and resources to caregivers caring for those living with Alzheimer's and related dementia.
Care Warrior /ˈker ˈwôrēər/
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.
Blog
RESOURCES
A collection of resources including websites, books and products that have proven useful for other
care warriors.
5.8
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
Sat, Aug 06Friends Place Adult Day Services
Sat, May 07Union Coffee
Thu, Apr 07Soiree Coffee Bar
Sat, Apr 02Heritage Park
Tue, Mar 08Facebook Live
Sat, Feb 26Via Zoom. Register Online
Mon, Dec 20To RSVP: tinyurl.com/TalkAA21
Wed, Nov 17Zoom
Sat, Aug 28Reviverefresh.org
Thu, Jun 03http://bit.ly/ALZBNR
Sat, Feb 29Location is TBD
