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Dementia Enrichment Center

May 2025

Free Dementia Education

Learn the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia, stages and risk factors, current research and available treatments, and ways the Alzheimer's Association can help. Join us for this free one-hour class taught by Jody Wills from the Alzheimer's Association!

Understanding Alzheimer's & Dementia

Saturday, May 17 @ 10:00am

Dementia Enrichment Center

Registration required

A Dynamic Dementia Day Program

Enrichment Club, our engaging day program for people with dementia, is the first and only of its kind in Bell County. People with mild to moderate dementia are invited to join us for daily cognitive, creative, and movement activities, weekly community outings, special visitors, fresh-made breakfast and lunch, animal companionship, friends, and more! Designed and led by professionals who specialize in working with people with dementia, Enrichment Club offers a unique experience that fosters independence and dignity. Take a well-deserved break and give your loved one the gift of friends, fun, and purpose!

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May Activities

Worth the Time

Whether you're a professional caregiver or a family member looking for support, you won't want to miss out on the annual A Day of Hope Caregiver Conference. This free event includes insightful sessions and networking opportunities to help you on your caregiving journey.

Hear from expert speakers and learn about topics including strategies for maintaining well-being; navigating family dynamics; bereavement and coping with chronic illness; navigating the future; early decisions; conversations and plans; and updates in neurological advances, research, and treatment.

Registration is FREE and includes complimentary light breakfast and boxed lunch! Community resource exhibitors will be providing information and resources, door prize drawings, and much more! Presented by the Alzheimer's Association and Capital Area Parkinson's Society.

Welcome, Emily!

We are excited to introduce Emily Gary, our newest Enrichment Specialist. Emily is a gifted pianist who holds a Master of Music from Baylor University and a Bachelor of Music from University of Montevallo (Alabama). She is currently pursing a certification as a Licensed Music Therapist and adds wonderful movement and music activities to our Enrichment Club program. Emily is in the process of becoming Dementia Capable Care certified, adding specialized knowledge for working with people with dementia to her skillset. We are so thrilled to have her on our team!

~ Special thanks to our friends for their generous support ~

Darla Menking & Aubrey Horner

Felica Watkins

Leshia Toliver

Mary Anderson

Monica Sanders

Aspen Hospice

Beat Down Boxing Gym

Bell County Sheriff's Office

James Construction Group/PSC

Norman Building Materials

Temple High School Orchestra Students

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Caregiver Go-To

If you're looking for a great website with information, resources, and support for caregivers, check out Caregiver Action Network. Packed with videos, articles, important phone numbers, and helpful links, this site is easy to navigate and use. Browse the Caregiver Toolbox, connect with the Caregiver Help Desk, and even find resources and information sorted by condition. You'll want to bookmark this site!

Support Group

Join us May 7 and 21 for Dementia Partners, a support group for anyone who knows or cares for a person with dementia. From 6-7pm on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month, this casual group of men and women meets at the Dementia Enrichment Center to share strategies, gain practical knowledge and skills, and connect. We'll save you a seat!

Egg Cartons Needed!

Our hens are on a roll and we're out of cartons. Donations appreciated!

Gryff is Growing!

Gryffin, named after Gryffindor House in Harry Potter, is the Dementia Enrichment Center's companion pooch. He is a Great Dane who owns our Assistant Director, Valerie. In April, Gryffin turned 8 months old and weighs in at just shy of 96 pounds!