Supporting Dementia & Alzheimer's
Let the Voices Be Heard Even When the Mind Struggles
Memory Preservation for Patients & Families
- Digital family trees with text, photos, audio, and videos
- Helps families keep cherished memories accessible
Cognitive Stimulation for Patients
- Personalized life story collections to aid memory recall
- Interactive media to encourage engagement and recognition
Sensory-Based Care Support
- Documenting favorite foods, scents, and music for sensory therapy
- Helping caregivers use familiar elements to improve patient well-being
Caregiver Assistance & Support
- Easy access to a patient’s personal history for better connection
- Reduces caregiver stress by offering key details for meaningful interactions
Facility & Organization Benefits
- Enhancing staff-patient relationships, reducing caregiver burnout
- Potential to lower turnover rates by improving caregiver-patient engagement
What is Dementia?
- Dementia is a general term for a decline in cognitive abilities that interfere with daily life.
- It is not a specific disease but a syndrome caused by various conditions, the most common being Alzheimer’s disease.
- Dementia affects memory, thinking, reasoning, and social abilities, making it harder for individuals to function independently.
How Dementia Affects the Mind
- Memory Loss – Short-term memory fades first, making it difficult to recall recent conversations or events.
- Cognitive Decline – Trouble with problem-solving, decision-making, and understanding abstract concepts.
- Language Impairment – Difficulty finding the right words, following conversations, or expressing thoughts clearly.
- Disorientation & Confusion – Struggling to recognize familiar places, people, or even the passage of time.
- Emotional & Behavioral Changes – Increased anxiety, depression, agitation, paranoia, or withdrawal from social activities.
- Motor & Coordination Issues – Later stages can impact movement, making daily tasks like eating and dressing difficult.
Types of Dementia
- Alzheimer’s Disease – The most common type, caused by plaque buildup and tangles in the brain.
- Vascular Dementia – Caused by reduced blood flow to the brain, often after strokes.
- Lewy Body Dementia – Associated with abnormal protein deposits that affect thinking, movement, and behavior.
- Frontotemporal Dementia – Primarily affects personality, behavior, and language.
Progression of Dementia
- Early Stage: Mild memory loss, difficulty finding words, subtle personality changes.
- Middle Stage: Increased confusion, difficulty recognizing loved ones, need for assistance in daily tasks.
- Late Stage: Severe cognitive decline, loss of speech, inability to perform basic functions, full-time care required.
How Cherish These Words Helps
- Preserves personal memories before they fade.
- Provides tools for caregivers to maintain connection and engagement.
- Uses audio, video, and photos to stimulate recognition and recall.
Preserving Stories, Honoring Lives, and Supporting Caregivers with Love
At our core, we believe every life is a story worth preserving, every memory a treasure worth cherishing, and every caregiver a hero deserving support. Inspired by scripture, 'Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way, you will fulfill the law of Christ' (Galatians 6:2), our mission is to uplift families and caregivers by preserving cherished memories and offering tools that ease the challenges of caregiving.
Today, we are asking for your support in raising $50,000
To develop a fundamental system designed specifically for caregivers of patients with dementia and Alzheimer’s. This system will create Preserved Profiles—interactive records of a loved one’s life, filled with videos, photos, favorite foods, scents, and key details that help caregivers connect on a personal level.
These profiles will be provided free of charge to caregivers to:
- Enhance patient care by offering personalized insights to foster meaningful interactions.
- Ease the burdens of caregiving by offering tools to overcome challenges like eating issues or disconnection.
- Honor the lives and legacies of loved ones through preserved stories for families to cherish.
Where Your Contribution Goes
The funds raised will allow us to:
- Finalize and launch this foundational system on our platform.
- Enhance features that preserve and share memories in ways that caregivers can easily access and use.
- Prepare for a second round of funding to develop a mobile app ($20,000 goal) that will place these tools at caregivers' fingertips, making support more accessible than ever before.
Scripture Inspiration
As Psalm 71:9 reminds us, 'Do not cast me away when I am old; do not forsake me when my strength is gone.' Your donation helps ensure that the stories of those affected by dementia or Alzheimer’s are never forgotten and that their caregivers are equipped with the tools they need to provide compassionate, personalized care.
Join Us in This Mission
Your gift—no matter the size—brings us one step closer to creating a lasting impact for caregivers and families. Together, we can provide comfort, strength, and tools that reflect Christ’s call to care for one another: 'Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me' (Matthew 25:40).
Help us raise $50,000 to develop this vital system and lay the foundation for greater innovation. Together, we will preserve memories, honor lives, and support caregivers with love and compassion.
Become a Sponsor and Showcase Your Business
We invite businesses to join us as sponsors for this meaningful cause. By sponsoring this platform, your business can demonstrate its commitment to making a difference in the lives of caregivers and families.
As a sponsor, your logo or banner will be displayed prominently on our platform, showcasing your involvement and support for this initiative. This is not only an opportunity to give back but also a chance to align your brand with a mission that deeply impacts communities.
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please reach out to us directly:
- Email: founder@mallofhope.com
- Phone: 856-533-2287
Your sponsorship will help us reach our $50,000 goal and create a lasting impact. Together, we can preserve memories, honor lives, and support caregivers with compassion and innovation.
Donate or sponsor today and be part of the solution.