Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a
progressive brain disorder that gradually destroys a person's
memory and ability to learn, reason, make judgments, communicate
and carry out daily activities. There are as many as 4.5 million
Americans who suffer from Alzheimer's disease. More than 7
out of 10 people with AD live at home and rely on family and
friends to provide almost 75 percent of their care. This is
difficult to avoid due to the average cost of nursing home
care costs $42,000 to $70,000 per year.
The Daisy Ministry's mission
is to provide loving care to people with loss of memory and
to support their families and caregivers. Caring for an AD
person is mentally and physically exhausting, and I know that
the Daisy Ministry can help make a difference.
The Daisy Ministry offers in-home
visits, grocery shopping, light cleaning and general house
straightening, rides to doctors' appointments and nursing home
visits. If you have someone you know that is suffering from
this terrible disease, or maybe you would just like more information
on AD, I would love to speak with you.
On Sunday, November 6
th there will be a table set up in the Family
Life Center that will provide information on AD.
You will find information on assisted living, a list of doctors
that specialize in AD, books on AD and information from the
Alzheimer's Association Southern Piedmont Chapter.
God wants us to use our abilities
to bless others around us. Is God leading you? I have prayed
for God to help me find my purpose in life and I feel this
is what he has led me to do. If you know someone who could
use the help, or would like to volunteer,
please contact me at (704) 400-7025
or e-mail me.
In Christ,
Carol
Pope
