A Different Mindset Association

Mission

Our group A Different Mindset Association, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization consists of individuals who have lost someone to Alzheimer’s; is caregiving for someone diagnosed with Alzheimer’s; or works in a profession that assists individuals suffering with dementia diagnoses. Our goals are to network with resources in Ellis County and surrounding areas to promote awareness and educate the public about dementia related diagnoses and provide support resources for caregivers and those persons afflicted with dementia.

Profile

Here is information on current services we provide:

• Respite and Engagement via non-medical social engagement programs
• We operate two caregiver support groups twice a month, one via Zoom and one In-person.
• Educational workshops on dementia and brain health and dementia behavior management
• Engagement programs for individuals in the mild to moderate stages of dementia
• Respite and support for caregivers
• One-on-one mentoring for caregivers
• Upcoming fundraising events

We offer two programs monthly that are at the Hays Senior Center for people in the mild to moderate stages of dementia. One is a bus trip (On the Road Again)  and the other a day program (Our Club). These two programs are operating in Leavenworth, KS by The Deeper Window Association which we visited, and we decided we could replicate them in our community. Each program is 4 hours beginning at 11 am and ending at 3:00 pm.  We are networking with the Hays Recreation Commission, the Hays Senior Center and Dr. Anita Walters at FHSU to provide these programs to our community.