The Dominica Dementia Foundation aims to raise awareness of Dementia and support families affected by this disease in Dominica.
Rianna Patterson, Founder of the foundation, and Lakeyia Joseph, the current president of the Dominica Dementia Foundation, will attend an Alzheimer’s Workshop at the Alzheimer’s University in London on ‘How to set up an effective Alzheimer association from the 19-22 August 2019.
Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) believes that the key to winning the fight against dementia lies in a unique combination of Global Solutions and local knowledge. As such, it works locally, by empowering Alzheimer associations to promote and offer care and support for people with dementia and their careers, while working globally to focus attention on dementia. ADI runs the Alzheimer University, a series of practical workshops aimed at helping the staff and volunteers of Alzheimer associations build and strengthen their organizations.
The Dominica Dementia Foundation was started by Rianna Patterson, Queens Young Leader 2017, and a group of young people, then students of the Dominica State College, in 2016. The current President, Lakeyia Joseph was also a Queens Young Leader in 2018.
“The Queens Young Leader Program was really beneficial in fostering my development as a young leader through mentorship and other opportunities, supporting the foundation by promoting our work to a wider audience. This workshop is another stepping stone for us into the world of Dementia. The elderly is our priority.” Rianna Patterson- Founder of Dominica Dementia Foundation
DDF will be collaborating with the Council on Ageing, PHARCS and Lifeline Ministries to raise awareness of issues affecting the elderly especially Dementia during the month of September.
“Dementia is very difficult to cope with especially for careers gradually losing their loved ones. They need all the support they can get. Lifeline is pleased to support this developing organization” Tina Alexander Executive Director of Lifeline Ministries.
Anyone interested in contacting the Dominica Dementia Foundation can email [email protected] or call Lifeline Ministries on 449-8593 where their interns are based.
