(Creating Dementia Solutions 64) Reducing Dementia Risk is for Everyone
Description
Get up and move around! That is one of the ways folks can potentially reduce their risk for dementia. That has certainly been one of the main focuses of the Creating Dementia Solutions - and is mentioned directly in the Miles for Memories mission.
In this episode, Senior Health Partners' Program Manager and Miles for Memories volunteer Anne Clark returns with some reminders that movement does not have to mean exhaustion.
Also part of the episode: Bishop Dr. Tino Smith, founder of Kingdom Builders Worldwide of Battle Creek - an organization which encourages Calhoun County residents of all backgrounds to connect with Miles for Memories.
Episode Resources
The Lancet Commission Risk Factors for Dementia
Miles for Memories website
Miles for Memories technology
Sherii Sherban talks to Community Matters about MFM technology
More Creating Dementia Solutions episodes
ABOUT MILES FOR MEMORIES
Miles For Memories is a Calhoun County, Michigan organization created in 2013 to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s Disease. Later in 2014, the vision was expanded to include all types of dementia. MFM raises money each year through sponsorships, community events, and grants to gather funds to create local programming for both the person living with dementia and the caregiver. Along with local efforts, 20% of the funds to prevention-related dementia research. Miles for Memories is a committee of 70-plus volunteers and are always looking for more to get involved.
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