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Tooele County's Informational Dementia Workshops, Support Groups Open to All

The Aging Services Division of Tooele County’s health department developed a series of workshops to assist both dementia caregivers and individuals seeking to learn more about the condition.
They developed these workshops due to increasing dementia diagnoses and a rising number of people seeking information on the condition.
The workshops average 35 participants mostly aged 50 and older and include activities like 'Dementia Live' to simulate dementia experiences.
The Mayo Clinic estimates 60-70% of dementia cases are Alzheimer’s, and Amy Hoftiezer said, "We really want to share what we have" to help others.
These programs aim to educate, foster peer support, and prepare the community since "aging impacts us all," as stated by gerontologist Sarah Obray.

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