Among mental health issues facing community life today, the threat of Alzheimer's Disease has risen to the top tier. The article "Alzheimer's Deluge Feared" in the January 13, 2011 edition of the Star Tribune presents the Minnesota situation. Written by Warren Wolfe, the article points up documented trends, the financial cost of care, and a positive response at New Prague.
A joint effort between family and the police in New Prague relieved some of the anxiety that happens when a family member showed one of the signs of Alzheimer's Disease - wandering. By using the technology of 911 and GPS the location of the affected person could be established and police could find the man. As one EMT says, "I worked 27 years as an EMT with the ambulance crew....this Alzheimer's, it can grind you down. I was starting the think, well, how much longer can we go on?" Even one positive step brightens the day of family and community service people like EMT and Police personnel. The affected person finds protection and safety.
As a Bloomington (MN) Community Foundation Board member, I am searching for specific action methods that can be supported by the Foundation in this community
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A joint effort between family and the police in New Prague relieved some of the anxiety that happens when a family member showed one of the signs of Alzheimer's Disease - wandering. By using the technology of 911 and GPS the location of the affected person could be established and police could find the man. As one EMT says, "I worked 27 years as an EMT with the ambulance crew....this Alzheimer's, it can grind you down. I was starting the think, well, how much longer can we go on?" Even one positive step brightens the day of family and community service people like EMT and Police personnel. The affected person finds protection and safety.
As a Bloomington (MN) Community Foundation Board member, I am searching for specific action methods that can be supported by the Foundation in this community
.
