Dear Friends,

People living with dementia and their care partners live in every community in America. They are our neighbors, customers, clients and friends.

They are me and my spouse, Emily Ingalls.

When I was diagnosed with Frontotemporal Degeneration in 2016, our life changed. We were faced with new challenges in living with my illness and managing those changes. We also faced a new reality from the world around us. People treat you differently when you have dementia.

I invite you to join to me for Creating a Dementia Inclusive Cleveland Heights, a virtual program hosted by Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging, on Zoom on September 24 from 9:00AM to 12:00PM.

During the program, Emily and I will share some insights we’ve gained from a life complicated by dementia. We’ll be joined by speakers from local congregations, universities, community organizations and others to help build an understanding of what it means to create a dementia-inclusive community where everyone can live well and thrive.

I hope to see you on September 24.

Tracey Lind

This event is jointly sponsored by Northeast Ohio Medical University and the Heath Resources and Services Administration funded Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program.

Disclaimer: This webinar is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $3.7 million with 0 percentage financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.”