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A message from MemoryCare President David C. WhildenDear Friends, "Memories are the treasures that we keep locked up within the storehouse of our souls, to keep our hearts warm when we are lonely." - Becky Aligada Memories are a beautiful gift. It is our way of holding on to the things we love and of defining who we are. For many of our loved ones and thousands of others in our community, memories have faded or turned to darkness. The spouse you have loved for all these years can no longer recognize you, the smiling faces of your children have no meaning, and each day is filled with the fear that someone or something will be forgotten. For the past five years, it has been my privilege to observe the wonderful work being done by this organization. I have seen firsthand hope restored to patients and families dealing with the ravages of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. I have witnessed the renewed spirit of caregivers who have received counsel and guidance from the extraordinary staff of MemoryCare. Drs. Peggy Noel, Virginia Templeton and Thomas Kaluzynski provide a model of care that respects the dignity of each patient and extends a compassionate hand to the caregiver. However, meeting the needs of this growing constituency of patients and caregivers places enormous stress on the financial and human resources of this organization. Year after year, the available funding does not meet the rising demand for services and an ever-increasing shortfall emerges. Your help is needed. As Chairman of the Board of Directors, I am making a special appeal to you and other leading members of our community to support the meaningful work being done by this remarkable organization. Our goal is to ensure that the programs and services currently being provided can be enhanced to meet the increasing needs of this growing population. I ask you to join with me so that those suffering from memory loss and the caregivers who provide for them can get the resources they so desperately need. We are incredibly blessed to have MemoryCare in our midst. Together, let’s make a commitment to its future. I thank you for your thoughtful consideration. Sincerely, David C. Whilden MemoryCare |
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To those given the difficult responsibility of caring for someone facing these challenges, the task is overwhelming. Where does one find appropriate treatment and support for patients and families affected by memory loss and related disorders? In a word, MemoryCare. 
