Second Wind
Dreams® furthers its commitment to change the perception of
aging through the development of the Virtual Dementia Tour (VDT)
Series. The VDT Series is a scientifically proven method of
training created for people caring for those with Dementia,
striving to provide better care.
CERTIFIED
VDT PRESENTERS ARE AVAILABLE TO SPEAK TO YOUR ORGANIZATION AND
TO FACILITATE THE TOUR FOR YOUR PARTICIPANTS. CONTACT US FOR
AVAILABILITY.
There are approximately 35 million Americans age 65 and older
and more than 4.5 million suffer from dementia. Dementia is
the overriding diagnosis for cognitive impairments - the largest
category under Dementia is Alzheimer’s Disease.
VDT for Groups
VDT
for Individuals/Families
Who
is Affected?
The Patient: For those struggling with Alzheimer’s,
the decline of physical and cognitive abilities makes simple
daily tasks difficult if not impossible to perform.
The Caregiver: Because of the difficult behaviors
and symptoms of Alzheimer’s many caregiver suffer from burnout,
depression and even suicide. Studies show that when caregivers
are not trained to provide care they are more likely to abuse
the afflicted person and cases of abuse are on the rise.
Society: Alzheimer’s costs business $61 billion
a year according to the Alzheimer’s Association. Of that, $36.5
billion covers costs related to caregivers, including lost productivity,
absenteeism and worker replacements. And for the first time
in history, employer costs related to elder care exceeds the
cost of childcare.
Understanding Dementia is now more crucial than ever. The Alzheimer’s
Association states that Alzheimer’s is being diagnosed every
72 seconds in the U.S. alone and the increasing numbers of elders
with Dementia could create the largest crisis in the history
of healthcare. Lessening the chasm between us and our elders
gives us a greater chance of meeting their needs.
The VDT, available in both Group
and Individual
Editions, is a hands-on, experiential tool kit created for anyone
seeking to understand the physical and mental challenges of
those with Dementia. These unique, interactive products have
been proven to improve communication and care.
Proceeds from the purchase of any kits in this series go toward
the fulfillment of dreams for residents of nursing homes and
assisted living facilities.
ÒThe Virtual Dementia
Tour (VDT) Family Edition is a must-have for everyone caring
for loved ones suffering from any form and level of dementia.
It’s an easy-to-use kit with everything needed to truly comprehend
and empathize with what it must be like to have your mind malfunctioning.
I wish I’d had this incredible tool when I cared for my parents
(both with early Alzheimer’s which went undiagnosed for over
a year), as I would have been empowered sooner to be a more
compassionate and effective caregiver.Ó
--Jacqueline Marcell, author of ÒElder RageÓ and
host of the ÒCoping with CaregivingÓ radio show
