My Ministry of Care
Tryn Rose Seley
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hrough my experiences as a caregiver, Activities Coordinator and
professional musician in private homes and live-in communities, and
as Special Programs Coordinator at the Alzheimer’s Association in Denver,
Colorado, over the last decade, I have learned a great deal about applying
my beliefs in the service of and care for those with Alzheimer’s and related
dementias.
Dementia is the umbrella term for symptoms of memory loss,
disorientation and general loss of daily functions and abilities. According to
the Alzheimer’s Association estimates, Alzheimer’s accounts for 60-80% of all
dementias, with 5-10% of those cases in the “Younge