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On September 28th, 2022 Bacoa introduced a dementia-friendly initiative to educate Barrington area residents and improve the ability of caregivers to support their loved ones at home.
A major goal was to overcome the societal stigma associated with dementia, most commonly Alzheimer’s disease.
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The risk of developing dementia – the loss of memory, language, and other thinking abilities to the extent they interfere with a person's daily life - doubles every five years after the age of 65.
In 2021, Bacoa formed a committee of local governments, healthcare organizations, businesses, and first responders to address the various challenges and opportunities posed by this medical condition.
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On September 28th, 2022, this committee introduced their Dementia Friendly Barrington Area (DFBA) initiative at the Barrington Area Library. “Dementia Conversations” were led by local representatives of the Alzheimer’s Association.
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