Frederick County Seeks 'Dementia-Friendly' Certification
Author: internet - Published 2019-05-20 07:00:00 PM - (321 Reads)The Frederick County, Md., Senior Services Division has begun the process for the county to gain "dementia-friendly" certification through the national Dementia Friendly America initiative, reports Herald-Mail Media . "The new Senior Services Division is working hard to create a culture that embraces individuals with dementia," announced Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner. The county is offering "Dementia Live" training to healthcare providers, caregivers, and first responders about what people with cognitive problems might be experiencing. Participants use specialized equipment to simulate what people with dementia go through to complete basic tasks, so they cultivate a deeper understanding of those they are helping. More than 400 first responders in Frederick County's Division of Fire & Rescue Services are set to undergo Dementia Live training to experience the problems that some of their recipients encounter.