Meet Our Dementia Friends Champions at Service Area 8
Get to know the passionate leaders driving the Dementia Friends movement across Illinois, dedicated to fostering understanding and building supportive communities for those living with dementia.
Get to know the passionate leaders driving the Dementia Friends movement across Illinois, dedicated to fostering understanding and building supportive communities for those living with dementia.
Where do you work?
I am a Home Care Consultant for Home Instead in Belleville.
What Dementia Friendly Community are you a part of?
Service area 8, specifically O’Fallon, Shiloh, and Belleville.
Where are you located for giving talks?
O’Fallon, Shiloh, and Belleville.
What do you like about Dementia Friends?
I enjoy having the opportunity to give presentations to local businesses, police, and fire departments. Providing education and resources within our community is so important. Dementia touches nearly everyone in some way, and raising awareness helps people understand that they are not alone and that support and help are available.
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