Author - Lauren Holley
Announcements:
Tickets are on sale for the Bluffton Rotary Oyster Roast January 29th 5:00 - 8:00 pm at Oyster Factory Park. $45 in advance and $50 at the door
Foundation Chair Greg Wynn recognized Dick Storm and presented him his Paul Harris +6 pin. Thank you Dick for your support of our charity, The Rotary Foundation.
Two new members were inducted: Marco Sanchez who is sponsored by Kevin Courtney and Sandy McGuire who is sponsored by Kristin Keller. Please make sure to meet them and welcome them to VLR.
Speaker:
Mary Doyle from Memory Matters was the speaker.
- Memory Matters started in a church basement as a place for caregivers to take their loved ones for respite
- They are considered an expert in Brain Health - knowing there is no cure, but promote ad teach lifestyle changes to prolong healthy and quality of life.
- They are considered an expert in Brain Health - knowing there is no cure, but promote ad teach lifestyle changes to prolong healthy and quality of life.
- In 2020 an estimated 5.8 million Americans age 65 and older have some type of memory care need
- They have a focus on brain health that includes promotion and education around: Exercise, the Mediterranean lifestyle, lifelong learning, socializing, tearfulness and brain boosters
-50% of their clients come from off island
- They offer various classes for both clients and caregivers, including counseling, Brain Booster classes, day programs, support groups, etc.
- Their day program is primarily for Alzheimer's, Stroke, and Parkinson's clients and they average about 15 clients per day
- 75% of their revenue is from grants and donations.
- They are always looking for volunteers and support for their facilities as well as for their Board of Directors
- They have a focus on brain health that includes promotion and education around: Exercise, the Mediterranean lifestyle, lifelong learning, socializing, tearfulness and brain boosters
-50% of their clients come from off island
- They offer various classes for both clients and caregivers, including counseling, Brain Booster classes, day programs, support groups, etc.
- Their day program is primarily for Alzheimer's, Stroke, and Parkinson's clients and they average about 15 clients per day
- 75% of their revenue is from grants and donations.
- They are always looking for volunteers and support for their facilities as well as for their Board of Directors