When/ Where: Wednesday, April 17 at 10 a.m., at the Amazing Place West construction site at 621 Dematel Circle, in Katy
What: Amazing Place will dedicate its second campus, Amazing Place West, in the greater Houston area to provide its Day Program for those diagnosed with mild to moderate dementia, as well as dementia expertise, education, and resources for family members and for those interested in brain health. The new campus will include an 18,933 square foot facility with an art studio, library, courtyard, family conference and activity rooms, a non-denominational chapel and covered community lawn with a pavilion. Spring 2025 is the anticipated completion of the new location.
Who: For 28 years, Amazing Place (www.amazingplacehouston.org) has helped families face the challenges of dementia and Alzheimer’s. Working hand-in-hand with the faith and healthcare communities, the nonprofit takes a multidisciplinary approach, with most programs offered free of charge and many offered virtually as well as in-person.
Why: An estimated 6.9 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. After age 65 one in five women and one in 11 men are diagnosed with dementia. More than eleven million Americans provide unpaid care for those with dementia. However, research shows that about 50% of dementia cases can be prevented with lifestyle changes beginning in mid-life or earlier.
Media Opportunities: Amazing Place leadership, faith and healthcare partners, and community supporters will dedicate its new campus by laying a handmade gold-leaf heart, dove and cross in the building’s foundation. Interviews are available with Amazing Place Executive Director Tracey Brown.
Quote: “The dedication of our new campus is a dream come true,” says Amazing Place Executive Director Tracey Brown. “While we have had a presence in west Houston for years, this new facility expands our ability to serve the number of individuals facing the challenges of dementia. We have been so welcomed by the Katy community and look forward to actively supporting our new neighbors.”
For More Information: Helen Vollmer Caudle/ hcaudle@amazingplacehouston.org/713-857-7605
