Scientific method helps provide better understanding of dementia
DAVENPORT, IA (November 13, 2015) - Senior Star at Elmore Place, in an effort to help build support for Alzheimer's Awareness, invites the public to experience the Virtual Dementia Tour®, (VDT®), an educational program created by Second Wind Dreams®, at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 18 at 4500 Elmore Avenue, Davenport.
According to the Alzheimer's Association website, every 69 seconds someone in the United States is diagnosed with Alzheimer's. The VDT® helps people experience the challenges of aging and, even more importantly, connects that experience to how much more difficult it can be for people with dementia to face aging challenges because they are also unable to communicate what they are experiencing to their loved one, caregiver or physician.
Senior Star associates provide compassionate and innovative care to those facing Alzheimer's, making this team well prepared to address participants' questions. The average VDT® experience takes between 90-120 minutes, depending on the number of people in attendance, and includes a class discussion as well as a 15-20 minute tour led by the experienced associates of Senior Star at Elmore Place.
This real-life experience is also important since persons first diagnosed with a form of dementia are often cared for by a family member. The VDT® is an eye-opener for caregivers to better understand the challenges those with Alzheimer's face.
Each tour is limited. To take the VDT®, RSVP no later than November 17 by calling 563.359.0100.
For more information about Senior Star at Elmore Place or to tour the community, call 563.359.0100.
About Senior Star at Elmore Place
Senior Star at Elmore Place, a Senior Star community, features 236 modernly decorated apartments spanning across 20 acres of beautifully landscaped property with many customized amenities to offer its residents three distinctive living experiences: independent living, assisted living and memory care. For more information, visit www.seniorstar.com.
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