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ZEBULON - Three Rivers Area on Aging (AAA), division of the Three Rivers Regional Commission (TRRC), was proud to host its 2024 Pike County Dementia Tour. This event was held on December 17 at 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Pike County Senior Center (9716 Highway 19 N, Zebulon, GA 30295). This free, hands-on tour allowed friends and family members of those living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias to experience what patients face every day.

“Our hands-on simulation provides caregivers and family members firsthand experience of what it entails for a patient to manage various types of dementia diagnoses,” TTRC Executive Director Mark Butler said. “Our goal is to provide as much information as possible about those affected by these conditions so everyone can relate and learn to help our senior patients. This is a transformative experience, and we hope local caregivers will take advantage of this opportunity.”

AAA serves as an aging and disability resource connection that links patients and caregivers to community resources, information and referral services, as well as intake and screening services, are provided through the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC). Current services offered through the TTRC AAA include local senior centers, adult day care, meals, caregiver support, transportation and supportive services.

“This program is specifically designed for current and future senior caregivers, aged 18 and older,” TTRC AAA Deputy Director Emily Rogers said. “However, anyone who works with seniors is encouraged to attend."

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Three Rivers Regional Commission is a 10-county regional planning commission that includes the West Central Georgia area counties of Butts, Carroll, Coweta, Heard, Lamar, Meriwether, Pike, Spalding, Troup and Upson. Three Rivers Regional Commission provides aging services, workforce development, transportation and local/regional planning to each of these counties.