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The Villages
Thursday, March 28, 2024

Local church first in Marion County to win certification as ‘Dementia Friendly’

More than 60 members of the St. Paul Parish National Catholic Church, located at 5245 SE 112th Street in Belleview recently attended a two-hour training in dementia care and awareness that qualified the church to be certified Dementia Friendly. It is the first congregation to earn such certification in Marion County. 

The workshop, conducted by Debbie Selsavage, president of Coping with Dementia LLC, is offered free of charge to churches, civic clubs, and other non-profit organizations. It defines Alzheimer’s and dementia, explains how dementia affects individuals, discusses ways to interpret dementia behaviors for better communication and results, and shows how compassion and the proper use voice, approach, and appropriate touch can result in more effective and less stressful caregiving for individuals living with dementia.

Members of St. Paul’s Parish attend the training session.

For more information about Alzheimer’s and dementia training and awareness, call 352-422-3663 or e-mail deb@coping.today.

Neglect of golf course maintenance now costing us millions of dollars

In a Letter to the Editor, a Village of St. Charles resident argues that neglect of golf course maintenance is now costing residents millions of dollars.

Karen says her intent has been misinterpreted

A Village of Belle Aire resident who stirred quite a discussion with a previous Letter to the Editor, follows up to say that her intent was misinterpreted.

Our amenities are being used by families with kids

In a Letter to the Editor, a Village of Citrus Grove resident says she is not happy about families with kids using amenities paid for by residents.

Finally allocating funds to the golf courses!

A Village of Hadley resident said he is happy that more money is being allocated to the golf courses. Read his Letter to the Editor.

Trump is unfit for any office

A Village of Osceola Hills resident, in a Letter to the Editor, details why he thinks former President Trump is unfit to hold any office.