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Thousands of individuals and their care partners have benefited from our life-enrichment, research, innovation, care, and community Ginny Gives Awards. Ginny Gives ® Awards Named for Ginny J., the beloved late wife of our founder, the annual recognition award programs have benefited thousands of individuals and their care partners. In addition, the Society regularly selects targeted Dementia-related medical research and mission-aligned nonprofit programs to receive recognition and cash/non-cash awards. Go to List of Award Winners Our cornerstone Ginny Gives ® Award categories: Dementia ENGAGE™ - MUSIC, ARTS, MOVEMENT & MORE Dementia CARER® - PEOPLE, SERVICES & PROGRAMS Dementia SMART® - UNIQUE, NOVEL & ORIGINAL Dementia QUEST® - SCIENCE, DIAGNOSTICS & THERAPEUTICS Click Here to Learn More About the Meanings of the Categories Important Notice: The Dementia Society of America (DSA) is not liable for statements or omissions made by award winners, creators, researchers, developers, manufacturers, distributors, marketers, and/or sales representatives about their research, products, services, or work output. DSA is not liable for any failure of the products or services to work as intended, as advertised, or to fit their particular purpose. Dementia Society of America does not endorse or take an ownership interest in any companies, individuals, devices, software applications, solutions, research projects, or services listed or mentioned in our electronic, printed, or verbal communications. 2025 Award Submissions Open October 1, 2025 Anchor 1 Clicking image will take you to a third-party website. ADRC of Dodge County 2024 DEMENTIA CARER® AWARD Beautiful expressions Dementia awareness walk & exhibition. ARTZ Philadelphia 2024 DEMENTIA ENRICH™ AWARD ARTZ Philadelphia is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life and well-being of people living with dementia and their care partners through joyful interactions around arts and culture. African American Alzheimer's and Wellness RECENT DEMENTIA CARER® AWARD With African American's having the greatest risk for developing this disease, we are here to provide the much needed support and education to move our community of caregivers forward. American Heart Association RECENT DEMENTIA QUEST® AWARD The American Heart Association funds cardiovascular research, and fosters appropriate cardiac care in an effort to reduce disability and deaths caused by cardiovascular disease and stroke. Asheville Jewish Community Center 2024 DEMENTIA ENRICH™ AWARD Welcome Shabbat for Jewish Seniors, provides a welcoming community that includes cultural programs for older adults living with various levels of cognitive impairment. Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration 2024 DEMENTIA QUEST® AWARD AFTD's mission is to improve the quality of life of people affected by FTD and drive research to a cure. Baker Senior Center Naples 2024 DEMENTIA ENRICH™ AWARD Respite with Music Therapy for those living with Dementia. Our nurturing environment invites seniors to socialize, stay active, and learn at their own pace. Carolyn L. Farrell Foundation for Brain Health 2024 DEMENTIA ENRICH™ AWARD Arts and Imagination Fuel the Mind. The arts enrichment program provides opportunities for socialization for individuals affected by Dementia. Central Bucks Senior Activity Center RECENT DEMENTIA COMMUNITY SUPPORT The Central Bucks Senior Center primarily focus on helping seniors, aged 55 and over, lead richer, fuller lives by providing a variety of programs to both entertain and stimulate. Concussion Legacy Foundation 2024 DEMENTIA QUEST® AWARD The Concussion Legacy Foundation's mission is to support athletes, Veterans, and all affected by concussions and CTE; achieve smarter sports and safer athletes through education and innovation. Creative Story Project 2024 DEMENTIA ENRICH™ AWARD Creative Story stimulates the mind without the stress of memory. A collaboration of people who are dedicated to the use of story to encourage, enlighten, and educate. Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Foundation, Inc 2024 DEMENTIA QUEST® AWARD CJD support families affected by Prion diseases. Prion diseases are a group of rare, invariably fatal brain disorders which occur both in humans and certain animals. Dementia Friendly Denton County 2024 DEMENTIA ENRICH™ AWARD Wellness in nature walks with Dementia Friendly Denton County. This grass roots effort brings our community much needed meaningful activity for persons living with Dementia. Dementia Friendly Saline (MI) 2024 DEMENTIA ENRICH™ AWARD A Dementia Friendly Day At The Movies. Creating fun, judgment-free events for those affected by Dementia, both directly and indirectly. ESS Support Services, Inc. 2024 DEMENTIA ENRICH™ AWARD ESS supports seniors in their desire to remain in their own homes and community. Fairmount Home 2024 DEMENTIA QUEST® AWARD Fairmount Home is a licensed long-term care home that provides exceptional resident-centered quality care in a safe, respectful, and compassionate home. Ho-dee-ay 2024 DEMENTIA SMART® AWARD A photo-based card game without rules, developed for people living with Dementia and those who love & care for them. Hydrocephalus Association 2024 DEMENTIA QUEST® AWARD The mission of the Hydrocephalus Association is to find a cure for hydrocephalus and improve the lives of those impacted by the condition. Institute for Therapy Through the Arts 2024 DEMENTIA ENRICH™ AWARD Empowering individuals, families and communities to grow and heal through advanced approaches in Creative Arts Therapy, setting the standard for treatment, practice and training within the field. James A. Michener Art Museum 2024 DEMENTIA ENRICH™ AWARD Art for All: Gallery Visits for Those Living with Dementia. Jelly Drops 2024 DEMENTIA SMART® AWARD Water-based candies (sugar-free) enriched with vitamins and electrolytes to boost hydration for people living with Dementia and others that struggle to drink enough water. Jewish Family Services of WNC, Inc. 2024 DEMENTIA ENRICH™ AWARD Jewish Family Services of WNC enriches the lives of our clients by providing a broad array of clinical and social support services to adults of all faiths, with special emphasis on the needs of older adults. Johns Hopkins University RECENT DEMENTIA QUEST® AWARD John Hopkins University believes in improving public health and bringing the benefits of discovery to the world. Lewy Body Dementia Association, Inc. 2024 DEMENTIA QUEST® AWARD The Lewy Body Dementia Association (LBDA) is dedicated to raising awareness of the Lewy body dementias (LBD), supporting people with LBD, their families and caregivers and promoting scientific advances. Meals on Wheels of Central Bucks 2024 DEMENTIA COMMUNITY SUPPORT Established in 1972, Meals on Wheels of Central Bucks County supplies and delivers nutritious meals to community members who are seniors, or otherwise challenged to prepare their own meals in the short or long term. Men In Harmony (ashevillebarbershop.com) 2024 DEMENTIA ENRICH™ AWARD Enriching Lives Through Singing. The Land of the Sky Chorus provides life-enriching music to those living with Dementia. Morningside Ministries RECENT DEMENTIA COMMUNITY SUPPORT Morningside Ministries is San Antonio's oldest and largest not-for-profit, faith-based senior living organization providing a full continuum of care in two communities. Music & Memory NPO, Inc. RECENT DEMENTIA ENRICH™ AWARD Programs helps individuals with a wide range of cognitive and physical conditions to engage with the world, ease pain, and reclaim their humanity through the use of personalized music. Music Mends Minds RECENT DEMENTIA ENRICH™ AWARD Music Mends Minds is a nonprofit that creates musical support groups for individuals with Dementia, Parkinson's, traumatic brain injury, PTSD, and other neurological disorders. Music for Seniors RECENT DEMENTIA ENRICH™ AWARD Area musicians coupled with older adults through live and interactive music programs designed to engage, entertain and educate seniors promoting health and wellbeing, reducing isolation and enriching the lives. Musicians On Call RECENT DEMENTIA ENRICH™ AWARD Musicians On Call brings live and recorded music to the bedsides in healthcare communities. Providence Care Centre - Providence Manor 2024 DEMENTIA ENRICH™ AWARD Providence Care's long-term care home, Providence Manor, provides music therapy that supports engagement, reminiscence, and socialization. Respite Care Atlanta 2024 DEMENTIA ENRICH™ AWARD Club RCA: Community Based, Individual Focused Care that seeks to decrease social isolation among individuals experiencing cognitive decline. SUNY Upstate Medical University 2024 DEMENTIA QUEST® AWARD Pathogenesis and drug treatment development for Dementia caused by cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy with subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy (CADASIL) and Alzheimer's disease. Spring Theatre 2024 DEMENTIA ENRICH™ AWARD Spring Theatre's Christmas Tour. The holiday tour exists to bring the community and young talent into retirement communities, specifically for those living with Dementia units, at no charge. The Grand Baby Project 2024 DEMENTIA ENRICH™ AWARD Enhancing lives through tactile and sensory engagement with therapy dolls. The Memory Care Alliance 2024 DEMENTIA ENRICH™ AWARD Tri-cultural Dementia awareness in northern New Mexico Wesley Enhanced Living at Stapeley in Germantown 2024 DEMENTIA ENRICH™ AWARD A fun community fashion show supporting those living with Dementia. West Virginia University Foundation RECENT DEMENTIA QUEST® AWARD Providing the foundation for pioneering advances in brain health. Zinnia Technologies 2024 DEMENTIA CARER® AWARD Extensive library of streaming videos that diminish agitation, foster connection, and ease daily activities for TVs, PCs, and mobile devices.

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Dementia Society of America is a national volunteer-driven 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting families affected by Alzheimer's, Vascular, Lewy Body, FTD Dementia, and more. Dementia Society Helps Answer Your Questions Our mission is to increase awareness, education, and resources around Dementia and Brain Health. In addition, we fund groundbreaking Dementia research and engage individuals, families, and communities impacted by Dementia through programs that spotlight art, music, movement, touch, and more. Dementia Society of America is your volunteer-driven 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity serving the nation for all causes of Dementia, including: Alzheimer's (AD), late & young-onset Vascular Dementia Mixed Dementia Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) CTE, TBI, HIV, L.A.T.E. & over 200 other causes . DONATE ONLINE Request Free Guide Read Magazine As heard on... Do you need basic Dementia information? As a Voluntary Health Organization, we focus broadly on all forms of Dementia, sometimes also referred to medically as Major Neurocognitive Disorders (NCD). We have collected top resources from across the country and around the globe for you! We're like a Dementia association, Dementia foundation, and Brain Health resource center - all rolled into one. The Dementia Society of America is here for everyone. Subscribe to Monthly eNews By sharing these resources, we bring HOPE through education about what Dementia is and what it isn't, and help people who live with Dementia continue to lead meaningful lives and support their care partners. This may surprise you, but it summarizes the impact Dementia may have on our families: Millions of Americans live with some form of Dementia today.* However, remarkably, even as the ability to make an accurate diagnosis has improved, historically, upwards of 30% of those who received a basic Alzheimer-type Dementia diagnosis (usually in the primary care office/clinic and typically relying on self-reported/observed symptoms and/or family, but without advanced biomarker testing having been done) were thought not to have Alzheimer's disease - yes, they may have developed Dementia, but likely from a different underlying disease/cause.** This points to the need for early screening to be done, more advanced testing to be offered, and starts with an awareness that there are many, many causes of Dementia beyond Alzheimer's. In the U.S., Dementia-related deaths are considerable and estimated to be the 6th leading cause of death in 2023. *** Some would say that the number of deaths attributable to Dementia may be significantly under-reported due to the stigma associated with various diseases, lack of education, or other coexisting health issues that can often occur at the end of one's life. No matter what the numbers are, Dementia is costly in every way possible, both financially and emotionally. Our goal is to provide HOPE and help individuals, caregivers, corporations, and communities who wish to learn more about Dementia through our resources and programs, improving their quality of life. Billions are spent each year on rising healthcare costs relating to Dementia. In addition to the financial burdens, family and care partners who are looking after loved ones and friends are often emotionally frustrated and physically stretched to the limit. Today, there are no cures or effective long-term treatments. Alzheimer's disease and many other causes of progressive Dementia cross the cultural and socioeconomic divides. Rich or poor, or somewhere in between, you can die prematurely just because of Dementia. While you can get great satisfaction, increased inner strength, and a sense of well-being in caring for someone living with Dementia, it is still not easy. Even professional caregivers, paid to give a helping hand and assist those living with Dementia, experience occasional burnout. Person-centered care, and, if possible, person-directed care, requires that we always treat individuals uniquely, with respect and dignity, to the end of their lives. These are the keys to an optimal quality of life and the best possible tomorrows. Subscribe to Monthly eNews f="https://plus.google.com/110800689506873609463" rel="publisher">Google+ Yes, you can help enhance the lives of those living with Dementia and their caregivers! Please get involved, or donate to the Dementia Society today. SELECTED SOURCES *Download/view US Burden of Disorders Affecting the Nervous System. Nov. 2025 **Download/view excerpted source here: 2025 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures. ***Download/view U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Data Brief 2023

Click here for Spanish Click here for French Video Transcript [Answer # 1158 ] Welcome, and thank you for joining me. Today, we're talking about clinical trials for disorders that can cause Dementia, and interventions that might seek to avoid cognitive decline or enhance overall brain health. What is a Clinical Trial? A typical clinical trial is a research study that helps researchers learn more about how to treat or manage a disease or syndrome. Individuals who join clinical trials may try new medicines, non-medical therapies, or care methods that are not yet widely available. There are clinical trials for Alzheimer's disease, vascular Dementia, Lewy body Dementia, frontotemporal Dementia, and other Dementia-related conditions. Some trials test new drugs to slow memory loss or protect brain cells. Others study changes in diet, exercise, or sleep to see if they help people think more clearly or feel better. Before joining a clinical trial, the person living with Dementia and their family will learn what the study involves. This should include discussing the risks, the possible benefits, and what the time commitment is. All trials are voluntary, and participants can usually stop at any time. Medical and research teams closely watch clinical trials to keep people safe. Moreover, some trials may pay for travel or offer small payments for taking part. One of the most significant benefits of joining a trial is that it can help you or others in the future by contributing to the search for better treatments or even cures. If you or a loved one is interested, talk to your medical team or visit trusted websites like clinical trials.gov to learn more. On behalf of the Dementia Society of America ® , thank you again for joining me today. Stay informed, stay healthy, and take care of yourself. Disclaimer: Dementia Society of America (DSA) provides educational content only and does not offer medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your medical care. DSA content is created by both human and computer-generated means and is reviewed for accuracy; however, errors may occur. Views expressed by third-party contributors do not necessarily reflect those of DSA. Unless expressly stated, DSA does not endorse or guarantee any third-party products, services, organizations, or external content. All DSA content is copyrighted and/or trademarked and may not be used without written permission.

Click here for Spanish Click here for French Video Transcript [Answer 1138] Welcome and thank you for joining me. What is donepezil, also known by the brand name Aricept? It is a prescription medicine often used to treat people with Alzheimer's disease, one cause of Dementia that affects memory thinking and behavior. It is also used off-label with specific other causes of Dementia. Donepezil does not cure the disease. Yet it may provide a slight improvement in symptoms for a while. It works by helping certain brain chemicals that support memory and thinking. Some people who take it may feel more alert or able to do daily tasks a little more easily. Taken orally, donepezil is typically taken once daily with or without food, and it's essential to take it at the same time each day. A slightly different formula is available as a multi-day patch on the skin. Like all medicines, donepezil can have side effects. Some people may feel sick to their stomach, have trouble sleeping, have nightmares, or feel dizzy. These side effects are usually mild, but if they worsen, it's essential to inform the doctor. Donepezil works best when taken as part of a complete care plan, including support from caregivers and healthy daily routines. Monitor its usefulness in collaboration with the medical team and discuss when or if the dose should be adjusted or discontinued. On behalf of the Dementia Society of America ® , thank you for joining me today. Stay informed, stay healthy, and take care of yourself. Disclaimer: Dementia Society of America (DSA) provides educational content only and does not offer medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your medical care. DSA content is created by both human and computer-generated means and is reviewed for accuracy; however, errors may occur. Views expressed by third-party contributors do not necessarily reflect those of DSA. Unless expressly stated, DSA does not endorse or guarantee any third-party products, services, organizations, or external content. All DSA content is copyrighted and/or trademarked and may not be used without written permission.

Click here for Spanish Click here for French Video Transcript [Answer 1084] Welcome and thank you for joining me. Today we are going to talk about finger foods and how they can help people living with Dementia. Eating can sometimes become difficult as Dementia progresses. Using utensils like forks, knives, or even spoons can feel confusing or frustrating. This may cause someone to eat less, lose weight, or feel embarrassed at meal times. That is where finger foods can make a big difference. What are finger foods? Finger foods are small, easy-to-hold foods that can be picked up and eaten without needing silverware. Examples include slices of fruit, cheese cubes, small sandwiches, vegetable sticks, or bite sized pieces of chicken or fish. These foods are simple to handle, reduce spills, and can help a person feel more independent. Why use finger foods? First, they allow someone with Dementia to eat with more comfort and confidence. The act of picking up food feels natural and familiar. Second, finger foods encourage better nutrition because they are easy to eat. People are more likely to finish a meal or snack throughout the day. Third, finger foods give back a sense of dignity. Eating without struggling helps the person feel capable and respected. Finally, finger foods can support social connections. Sharing a plate of small foods makes mealtimes feel warm and inviting. How to use finger foods effectively? Offer a variety of healthy options in small amounts. Use foods that are soft and easy to chew. Keep choices colorful and appealing to make eating enjoyable. Most importantly, be patient and supportive. Remembering that meals are not just about food, but also about comfort, pleasure and connection. On behalf of the Dementia Society of America ® , thank you again for joining me today. Stay informed, stay healthy, and take care of yourself. Disclaimer: Dementia Society of America (DSA) provides educational content only and does not offer medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your medical care. DSA content is created by both human and computer-generated means and is reviewed for accuracy; however, errors may occur. Views expressed by third-party contributors do not necessarily reflect those of DSA. Unless expressly stated, DSA does not endorse or guarantee any third-party products, services, organizations, or external content. All DSA content is copyrighted and/or trademarked and may not be used without written permission.