them with resources and support in to supporting quality of life. I attempt
instrumental in helping newly safety, adapt to ongoing changes and
the face of Alzheimer’s. She is
diagnosed patients access myriad
social, emotional, financial, legal and
to help them minimize risk, ensure donors step up to the plate and
find meaning in individualized ways.” a direct link between their support
BvB Dallas is an organization of
daily life support services that are young-professionals — blondes and
“One of the most important things powder-puff football game to raise
available in the community.
we can do is to create a support team
with access to resources that will help
the individual or family, regardless of
what stage they are in,” said Linda,
who leads classes for patients, family
and caregivers and helps them
brunettes — that hosts an annual
money for Alzheimer’s research. This
is the third year that BvB Dallas has
selected the Baylor AT&T Memory
Center as a beneficiary, a first for the
clinical position.
These gifts from BvB and Aging
connect with community resources Mind are crucial to the Memory
patients and families remain physically, plans do not cover the costs of the
and support services. “Helping
socially and mentally active is central
“It’s inspiring to see how these
Center because many insurance
services the center provides.
BvB Dallas tackles Alzheimer’s research with an annual blondes vs.
brunettes powder-puff football game. The organization selected the
Baylor AT&T Memory Center as a beneficiary for a portion of the
proceeds for the third consecutive year.
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support us,” Dr. Padilla said. “There’s
and the care we’re able to provide for
patients at the Memory Center. It’s
making a difference now, and through
our research, it will continue to make
an impact in our community.”
For more information about how
you can support the Baylor AT&T
Memory Center, contact Tim
Moore at 214.820.7877 or
[email protected].