For so many people, their faith community is the place where they uplift more than just their spirit. It’s also the center of their social and emotional lives. But the impacts of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias can push those affected away from their faith communities for all the wrong reasons.
Why We Are Here
We’re a collaborative group of African American healthcare professionals who are also people of faith. Our goal is to give places of worship and faith leaders the tools they need to ensure that all members of their congregations are welcome, supported, and accepted—whatever their burdens might be. Even if our sisters and brothers in faith lose their memories, we will not forget them.
Creating Inclusive Congregations
Faith Communities are not always aware of the needs of families affected by dementia nor have the access to resources that are available to support them.
What Do We Do?
Alter guides and equips predominantly African American places of worship to become trailblazing dementia-friendly faith communities.
We provide faith communities with:
