It’s gonna take a community.

Community-based Alzheimer’s care, especially for those in the early stages, is practically non-existent. Families and spouses struggle to find ways to engage their loved ones in activities that help preserve brain health, retain physical strength and encourage social interaction. Patients who have lost everything to this disease, often don’t understand why they aren’t able to work anymore.

Likewise, caregivers are often housebound, or limited to a set schedule in order to properly care for their loved one. A haircut, a nap, a cup of tea, conversation with a friend, are all extravagances. Social interaction becomes limited, then all but disappears.

We believe that people with early stages of Alzheimer’s should be able to have a job in a safe place, where people understand their limitations, where no explanations are necessary, and where they are treated with dignity.

We also believe that the best caregivers are those who care for themselves. And that means time to relax, recharge and better understand how to care for their loved one.