About Dementia Support NW
Who We Are
Each year we provide hundreds of hours of education and support in Whatcom and Skagit County as follows: Support Groups for adults caring for those affected by dementia, Staying Connected Memory Support Groups for adults newly diagnosed or experiencing minimal memory loss; Adult Children Support Groups for those adults caring for a parent affected by dementia; and the Find Me Safe Network (a partnering with the Whatcom County Sheriff) providing electronic technology to locate those who wander.
As one spouse said at a Support Group:
We rely on private donations to fulfill our mission. Please donate today to help us build a legacy of education, resources, and support for those affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related diseases. Let them understand that they are not alone in one of the most challenging of life’s journeys.
Our Mission
“Our purpose is to support people with dementia and their caregivers, families and friends, through education and working with community partners to expand resources.”
Our Vision
Our Values
We are a compassionate, responsive, and accepting organization committed to honesty, integrity, and professionalism in all we do for all.
Staff
Daniel Gray: Executive Director
Leslie Jackson, RN: Educational Coordinator
Betsy Freeman: Program Assistant Volunteer
Board Members 2021
Josselyn Winslow
Founder of ASW/DSNW | Board Chair
Barry Meyers, Vice Chair
Elder Law, Retired
Mary Ellen O’Keefe, Secretary
RN P – Psychiatric Specialty MEOK, Retired
Carolyn Lenington, Interim Treasurer
Guardianship Services, Retired
George Ratayczac
Law Enforcement
Sherri Cope
Registered Nurse
Glenda McLachlan
Adult Day Health RN, Retired
Beverly Brownrigg
Grocery Business, Retired
Don Kurtis
Broadcast Industry, Retired
Advisory Council
Anne Bowen
Edward Jones, Financial Advisor
Peggy Zoro
Banker, Retired | Non Profit Consultant