I received the following press release and photo from the Alzheimer’s Association:
Milwaukee, WI – May 23, 2008 – The Alzheimer’s Association recently donated numerous books on Alzheimer’s disease to public libraries in Walworth County. This effort, which included books for children and adults, was geared toward an ongoing public awareness initiative to provide education and support for the 50,000 people in Southeastern Wisconsin who are dealing with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia.
Specific books available at the public libraries in Walworth County include “The 36-hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for People with Alzheimer’s Disease”, and “Memory Loss in Later Life”, as well as children’s books entitled “Striped Shirts and Flowered Pants: A Story About Alzheimer’s Disease for Young Children”, and “Always My Grandpa: A Story for Children About Alzheimer’s Disease”. Funding for the books was provided by a grant from the Southeastern Wisconsin Community Foundation. For information on local services relating to Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia, contact Wendy Betley, Regional Services Coordinator and Care Consultant, at 262.210.5288.
The Alzheimer’s Association is a national non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research and to enhance care and support for individuals, their families, and caregivers. The Alzheimer’s Association of Southeastern Wisconsin provides information, education, and support to people with Alzheimer’s and related dementias, their families, and healthcare professionals throughout an 11-county region. For more information about Alzheimer’s disease and local services visit www.alz.org/sewi or call the toll-free, 24-hour Helpline at 800-272-3900.
The above photo was taken at the Matheson Memorial Library in Elkhorn. Pictured from left to right are:
Wendy Betley, Regional Services Coordinator and Care Consultant of the Alzheimer’s Association
Lisa Selje, Library Director at the Matheson Memorial Library
Jennifer Wharton, Youth Services Librarian at the Matheson Memorial Library