Dementia Capable CARES

Welcome to the Team, Meike Wiest 💜 Dementia Capable CARES is thrilled to announce Meike Wiest with Arosa as our newest Advisory Council Member! We are honored to have her compassionate heart, extensive expertise, and unwavering dedication to serving seniors as part of our council! Even more exciting, Meike has been a vital supporter of DCC since its inception years ago. Her commitment to our mission has been steadfast, and we are so grateful that she has chosen to officially join us in advancing our vision for dementia-capable communities! Welcome aboard, Meike - we are honored to have you! #DementiaCapableCARES #Welcome #SeniorCareAdvocate #MakingADifference

Gratitude Overflowing! Thank you to all the Dementia Capable CARES members and friends who joined us for an incredible End of Year Celebration! It was an honor to come together with so many compassionate individuals in our community to reflect on all we’ve accomplished in 2024 and share our exciting mission and vision for 2025! A very special THANK YOU to our amazing hosts, Teresa Bordeaux and Kara Smith at Magnolia Glen - A Kisco Senior Living Community, for arranging such a beautiful space and delicious refreshments that made the day even more special! We are also so grateful to our beverage sponsor, ComForCare Home Care, and our generous raffle prize sponsors: Silver Linings for Seniors, Assisted Living Locators, Eyes on Seniors, Perpetual Home Care, LLC, Amada Senior Care, and VitalWatch! Lastly, we extend our deepest thanks to Kent Thompson, CFP, MSFS, Financial Planner with Capitol Financial Solutions, our Charter Cornerstone Member, for his unwavering support and belief in our mission 💜 Here’s to a successful year behind us and an even brighter one ahead! #DementiaCapableCARES #dementiaawareness #alzheimerseducation

Just in time for the busy holiday season 💜 Here is a wonderful resource from our friends at Dementia Alliance of North Carolina featuring local expert, Melanie Bunn, RN, MS, and dementia training expert discussing traveling with a loved one living with brain change. Melanie gives valuable insight on questions to ask yourself as a Care Partner and thoughtful considerations to help you and your loved one enjoy this special time of the year 💜 #dementiacapable #alzheimerscommunitysupport #dementiaeducation https://lnkd.in/eRyrfaWG

TODAY IS THE DAY! (11/14/2024) Join us for the Dementia Capable CARES End of Year Celebration from 2pm-4pm at Magnolia Glen - A Kisco Senior Living Community! Don't forget to bring donation items to support The Center for Volunteer Caregiving's "Holiday Gift Bags for Seniors" project. Donations earn you a raffle ticket, or you can purchase raffle tickets for $5 each. A donation wish list can be found by clicking the link below: https://lnkd.in/e92qe5F9 A heartfelt thank you to our raffle prize sponsors: Silver Linings for Seniors, Assisted Living Locators of the Triangle, NC, Eyes on Seniors, Perpetual Home Care, LLC, Amada Senior Care Co and VitalWatch! Special thanks to Magnolia Glen for hosting this wonderful event and providing delicious refreshments, and to ComForCare Home Care for supplying festive beverages! We also appreciate our Charter Cornerstone Member, Kent Thompson, CFP, MSFS, Financial Planner with Capitol Financial Solutions for his steadfast support. Overflow parking is available next door at Temple Beth Or. If parking at TBO, please park in the upper lot (closest to Creedmoor Road). A paved path can be found near the Temple and connects the two properties, ensuring easy access to Magnolia Glen. Looking forward to celebrating with you soon! #dementiacapableCARES #dementiaeducation #caregiversupport

Join us for our End of Year Celebration on Thursday, November 14th, from 2 PM to 4 PM at Magnolia Glen - A Kisco Senior Living Community in Raleigh! Enjoy an afternoon of community, fun, and gratitude as we celebrate another wonderful year together. Space is limited, so please reserve your spot soon! Reserve your place here: https://lnkd.in/eSefG_VU... We can't wait to see you there 💜 #dementiaeducation #alzheimerssupport #dementiacapable

TODAY IS THE DAY!!! Come see us at the Dementia Capable CARES Healthy Aging Resource Fair this morning, 11/1 from 9am-12pm at Hayes Barton Baptist Church in Raleigh. The event is FREE and open to all. No need to register. We have nearly 40 Resource Tables and other various community resources that will be floating around. Hope to see you soon 💜 #dementiaeducation #caregiversupport #agingresources #healthyaging

DCC team members Allison Schneider-Gulledge, RRT, MA (Assisted Living Locators) Carrie Walker (RN Supervisor Solutions) and Angela Weir (RE/MAX United) took part in North Raleigh Rotary Club’s Annual Jack Andrews Memorial Golf Tournament at Drive Shack! They enjoyed a fun night of golf for a great cause. The funds from the event are used to support scholarships for Raleigh high school students. Special thanks to DCC Cornerstone Member, Kent Thompson, CFP ® MSFS with Capitol Financial Solutions for the invite 💜

Pleased to share this meaningful event co-hosted by our friends at Dementia Alliance of North Carolina in partnership with Guardian Angel Thrift Inc.: Candlelight Reflections Event on November 13th at Guardian Angel Thrift in Fuquay-Varina. This beautiful gathering is free and open to the public—no RSVP needed. It’s an opportunity for remembrance, connection, and support for all touched by dementia. Please help us spread the word by sharing with anyone who may benefit from this special evening of reflection and community 💜 #DementiaAllianceNC #CommunitySupport #CandlelightReflections #FuquayVarina

📣 Join Us at the Dementia Capable CARES Healthy Aging Resource Fair! 🗓 Friday, 11/1 ⏰ 9am - 12pm 📍 Hayes Barton Baptist Church, Raleigh, NC This FREE community event is open to all, providing valuable resources to support healthy aging and dementia care in our area. Drop by, learn, and connect with local experts! Support a Great Cause: We’re teaming up with Hayes Barton Baptist Church to support families in Western North Carolina. Please bring non-perishable food items to help “Pack the Pallet” for Brushy Fork Baptist Church in Vilas, where they’re offering essentials to neighbors in need. Every donation helps make a difference! For questions, reach out to Nichole at nichole@comforcare.com or call/text (704) 491-1090. 👉 Please share this post with anyone who could benefit! We look forward to seeing you there!

Here's a wonderful educational opportunity presented by our friends at Dementia Alliance of North Carolina our DCC Advisory Council Member at ComForCare Home Care (Raleigh, NC) and our DCC Member at The Addison of Knightdale. Please share with anyone you know that might benefit 💜