Alzheimer's Association of Greater Wisconsin spoke to clergy and lay people as well as a few family members
NIAGARA, WI -- A local nursing home gave training to a group of people dealing with Alzheimer's and dementia.
The Alzheimer's Association of Greater Wisconsin spoke to clergy and lay people as well as a few family members Tuesday at Maryhill Manor nursing home in Niagara.
Clergy from Marinette, Florence, and Dickinson counties were in attendance to learn about the diseases and how to handle those suffering.
Religion can be especially important for victims of the diseases.
"Individuals who have a diagnosis of dementia often lose their short-term memory, but maintain their long-term memory. So, religion and their spiritual beliefs are very important to them on this Alzheimer's journey," said Beverly Bartlett, Alzheimer's Association.
There are 5.3 million American's who suffer from Alzheimer's disease.
Bartlett says with the number of baby boomers, she expects that number to rise.
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