Organization Growing to Serve More Families Facing Challenges of Dementia and Those Interested in Brain Health & Memory Preservation
WHEN/WHERE: Thursday, November 2 at 9 a.m. at 621 DeMatel Circle in Katy, off I-10 and Fry Road
WHAT: Amazing Place (www.amazingplacehouston.org), Houston’s oldest non-profit devoted to helping families with the challenges of dementia and to preserving brain health for all, will break ground on its second campus, Amazing Place West. Katy was selected as the site of the organization’s second campus based on research showing that west Houston has the fastest-growing 55+ population in our area.
DETAILS: As the prevalence of dementia is increasing rapidly, so is the need for services. A $20 million Amazing Together campaign is enabling us to open Amazing Place West, and expand our dementia resources with education, training and support programs. Specifically, Amazing Place has an evidence-based Day Program for those with mild to moderate dementia, offers family caregiver support through classes, counseling and connections, and provides free or low-cost brain health, memory preservation and aging education to the community. The new campus will feature:
- 18,000-square-foot facility
- Therapeutic art studio
- Kitchen
- Nursing assessment and rest areas
- Library
- Family conference room
- Spacious activity rooms
- Non-denominational chapel
- Courtyard/healing garden with a putting green
- Community lawn and covered pavilion
QUOTE: “Thanks to the research, planning, fundraising and faith of so many over the last few years, our dreams of serving an expanded number of Houstonians are taking shape. New breakthroughs in research show that about 50% of dementia cases can be prevented with lifestyle changes, and our dementia experts are working with the community on the importance of brain health, memory preservation and the aging journey.” Tracey Brown, Executive Director
