Lori La Bey is the Founder of Alzheimer’s Speaks, www.AlzheimersSpeaks.com, an advocacy group in the US that provides education and support for the Alzheimer’s disease and dementia community. Michael Ellenbogen was diagnosed with younger-onset Alzheimer’s disease in 2008. He founded the Michael Ellenbogen Movement, http://www.michaelellenbogenmovement.com/. They describe dementia friendly communities, and explain why and how they became involved. They explain who a dementia friendly community engages with. They identify the challenges that dementia creates for persons, families, family caregiv
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