Leading their own life: Marylanders with dementia

Remaining social can be a struggle for residents who are grappling with dementia, but one senior-care provider may have found a way to alleviate it.Copper Ridge in Skyesville, MD, an assisted living and rehab center, has been hosting social clubs for about a year for those suffering from the brain condition. The idea is to put those suffering from dementia into a more relaxed setting than group therapy or individual counseling, allowing them to socialize without the pressure of remembering names or dates. The facility was able to kick off its club with the help of a $5,000 grant from the Greater Maryland Alzheimer’s Association. It’s proved so popular, however, that with the money spent, it has incorporated those dollars into its annual budget, according to the newspaper.
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