Providing dementia patients and caregivers a safe space [Video]

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Life doesn’t have to stop with a diagnosis, and support for families who have a loved one who’s been diagnosed comes in many forms. One way the Alzheimer’s Association does that is by providing safe spaces for caregivers and their patients.

Every week, the Southwest Desert Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association hosts the Art of Memory Tour at the Tucson Museum of Art.

“Even though we can’t do many of the things we used to do, we’re busy,” said Rick Levy, a caregiver to his wife, Susan.

It’s just one of the many free resources offered by the organization and something Rick and his wife Susan look forward to every week. When his wife began showing early stages of dementia, he wanted to find a way they could both get out and continue living life, despite a diagnosis that affects nearly 7 million people over the age of 65.

“Everyone’s treated with respect, recognized at their …