When we consider the care of a family member with memory impairment, we often think of adult children and elderly spouses as the key players in the caregiving. Younger family members often go unrecognized for their role in this journey.Including younger family members in the caregiving journey creates lasting memories and teaches life lessons about the value of life, health and family ties.
Intergenerational projects help shed light on this sensitive topic of educating young people about Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
The scholarship program offered by the Dubin Alzheimer's Resource Center and Magnolia Court is one way our community reaches out to young family members. The stories high school seniors write in their applications are full of inspiring lessons learned through their experiences in caring about an older family member with memory impairment.
On May 25, the Dubin Alzheimer's Resource Center awarded scholarships to Kelsi Coffman and Rachel Lundgren, graduates of the class of 2010. Each wrote a touching narrative about her family's experiences caring for a grandmother with dementia.
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This is so true. And the experience will be helpful later when it becomes time to care for their parents.
ReplyDeleteTaking care of ones grandparents is an honor.
ReplyDeleteNice story.
ReplyDeleteI think it's wonderful when young people get out and do good.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to both of these teens who are setting a fine example.
ReplyDeleteApplause and standing ovation!
ReplyDeleteThis is great, and will benefit young people in many ways, including teaching them patience and tolerance.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a great program but until the State of Florida does something about their guardianship system with NO protection to the vulnerabe... a feeding frenzy for hungry sharks, these girls too... could loose a loved one very easily in the state of florida!
ReplyDeletemight be a good thing on the surface and in theory ...
ReplyDeletejust hope they are not grooming these young adults to join in the "business as usual" program that goes on behind the scenes .....
ya know, a fresh coat of paint makes things look all nice and new ---- but rot still exists beneath ....