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Dementia Friendly Pike County

What is Dementia?

Dementia is a general term for loss of memory, language, problem-solving and other thinking abilities that are severe enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer's is the most common cause of dementia.
– Alzheimer’s Association


What is a Dementia Friendly Community?

A dementia friendly community is a village, town, city or county that is informed, safe and respectful of individuals with the disease, their families and caregivers and provides supportive options that foster quality of life. – Dementia Friendly America

Upcoming Events

Dementia Friendly Pike County logo

Meeting Information:

Date: Last Friday of every month
Time:
TBD
Location:
Subject to change

For More Information:

Brenda Hancock
bhancock@vinu.edu
812-888-5146

Action Team Members

Logo for Alzheimer's Association, Greater Kentucky & S. Indiana Chapter

Logo for Generations, Area 13 Agency on Aging and Disability

Logo for AseraCare Hospice

Logo for Amber Manor Care Center

Logo for St. Charles Health Campus

Logo for Pike County Chamber of Commerce

Logo for United Way of Pike County

Logo for USI Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program

Logo for Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center

Logo for Shelter Insurance - Auto, Home, and Life


This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $3,691,706 million with zero percentage financed with nongovernmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.

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Dementia Friendly Communities

(812) 461-5332