Tour Day Part of Alzheimer's Awareness Month in November
DAVENPORT, IA (October 30, 2014) - Senior Star at Elmore Place is partnering with the creators of the Virtual Dementia Tour® (VDT), Second Wind Dreams®,to support national Take the Tour Day, November 6, to help build support for Alzheimer's Awareness Month in November.
Taking the VDT® is important as, according to the Alzheimer's Association website, every 69 seconds someone in the United States is diagnosed with Alzheimer's. The VDT® is a creative tool that helps people understand the challenges of those facing dementia. The VDT® guides participants through completing everyday household chores while facing some of the same challenges those with Alzheimer's encounter - blurred vision, difficulty hearing, interrupted concentration and more.
Each tour takes about 15-20 minutes and is led by the experienced associates of Senior Star at Elmore Place. Associates at Senior Star provide compassionate and innovative care to those facing Alzheimer's making this team well prepared to address participants' questions.
This real-life experience is also important as persons first diagnosed with a form of dementia are often cared for by a family member. The VDT® experience is an eye-opener for caregivers to better understand the challenges those with Alzheimer's face.
Tours are being conducted on November 6 at 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Each tour is limited to 16 participants. To take the VDT®, RSVP no later than November 5 by calling 563.484.5114. If you're unable to participate on this date, call 563.484.5114 to arrange a private tour with the associates of Senior Star.
For more information about Senior Star at Elmore Place or to tour the community, call 563.484.5114.
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.
###
