Author: Lynne
What’s New in 2023 for Families Affected by Dementia
Dementia affects approximately 1 out of 9 individuals over 65 years old. 70% of these individuals live in homes and not in memory care or assisted living facilities. Kirkwood Public Library strives to be a place where all are welcome and so we are continuing to find ways to provide…
Adding Services for Families Affected by Dementia and Alzheimer’s
The Kirkwood Public Library is expanding their services to individuals with Alzheimers, dementia and other cognitive disorders and their caregivers. In the past year, we introduced Reading2Connect, a selection of books designed to cater to the reading needs of people who have difficulty reading traditional formatted material. Read more about…
A New Resource for Families and Caregivers
The Kirkwood Public Library has recently purchased reading materials specifically designed for people with dementia, Alzheimer’s and other cognitive impairments. You may not realize that individuals facing these cognitive challenges often still want to read, even as they advance to later stages of the disease. Many of these adults become…