LITM Episode 62, DeeAnn Jones with the Alzheimer’s Association

Lost in the Midlands

In this episode, we sit down with DeeAnn Jones has unending passion for what she does through the Alzheimer's Association. The journey she has taken is an amazing one.
We have local chapters across the nation, providing services within each community. Find your chapter. Our free nationwide 24/7 Helpline (800.272.3900) is staffed by master’s-level clinicians and specialists, providing confidential support and information to all those affected, in over 200 languages. We conduct face-to-face and virtual support groups and education programs in communities nationwide, and work to ensure that these services reach underserved populations. Our online community forum, ALZConnected®, provides a place for people with Alzheimer’s disease and their care partners to connect with others, share questions, find answers and share opinions with individuals or groups in the Alzheimer’s community. We provide innovative resources to support those living with Alzheimer’s, such as LiveWell, a suite of online tools to empower those living with the disease. We provide caregivers and families with comprehensive online resources and information through our Alzheimer's and Dementia caregiving section, which features sections on early-stage, middle-stage and late-stage caregiving. Whether you’re living with memory loss or caring for someone who is, ALZNavigator™, an online interactive tool, will guide you to your next steps. We make it easy for families to find programs and services using the Alzheimer’s Association & AARP Community Resource Finder, a comprehensive database of dementia and aging-related resources. We educate and raise awareness to grow understanding Our education programs for the general public, both online and in person, feature information on topics such as diagnosis, warning signs, communication, living with Alzheimer’s disease and caregiving. We provide clinicians with the tools to diagnose Alzheimer’s and to educate people with the disease on available therapies and resources.

140 Stoneridge Dr #640, Columbia, SC 29210
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http://www.alz.org/sc
Videocast: https://youtu.be/PPsH6SUCQRA