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About Our Organization
The mission of Alzheimer's Services of the Capital Area is to make a significant difference in the lives of all coping with Alzheimer’s disease in our community.
Alzheimer's Services of the Capital Area is a non-profit organization serving 10 parishes in the greater Baton Rouge area through educational programs and support services. Funds donated to the Walk/Run to Remember support:
- HelpLine information Service that provides telephone support for disease informtion, caregiving issues and community resources
- Education programs including programs such as Lunch ‘n Learn, Annual Education Conference, Video Ed, Sharing the Journey, Maximizing Your Memory Workshop and more
- Resource Library with over 1,000 holdings specific to dementia for caregivers and medical professionals to check out
- Quarterly newsletterthat gives current caregiving, disease and information on programs and services, including our calendar of events
- Charlie's Place is a respite care program designed to give caregivers a break, providing mind stimulating activities for individuals with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease or dementia
- Caregiver Respite Reimbursement Program assists families by covering expenses incurred from using sitters, adult day centers and other care programs
- Social Events for Alzheimer’s patients to enjoy with their family
- Caregiver Network Groups are monthly meetings throughout the 10-parish area sponsored by Alzheimer's Services that allow caregivers to lend one another support and encouragement
For more information about Alzheimer's Services of the Capital Area, visit our website at www.BRhope.com.
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