PROVIDENCE – Family Caregiver Alliance of Rhode Island launched its sixth annual award ceremony at the R.I. Statehouse on Nov. 2.
Held each year to honor select Rhode Island-based caregivers and organizations, this year the top prize, the Langevin Award, named after Rep. James R. Langevin, D-R.I., was presented to the Rhode Island chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.
The organization, which is based out of Providence, acts as a support system for caregivers who treat patients with Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementias. It provides services including caregiver stress management, confidential support, information and referrals through its 24/7 helpline, care consultation, caregiver support groups, education programs for families and online tools.
Emily Gowdey-Backus is a staff writer for PBN. You can follow her on Twitter @FlashGowdey or contact her via email, gowdey-backus@pbn.com.
