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Ministry Good Samaritan receives grant for Alzheimer’s

Monday, December 26, 2011

Ministry Good Samaritan Health Center in Merrill received a grant to assist patients with Alzheimer's disease.

The Merrill Eagle's auxiliary gave the $1,000 grant, which will be used to purchase a variety of sensory stimulation tools to help make patients as comfortable as possible so treatment and diagnosis can happen in a timely and effective manner.

Jacquelyn Nefstead, manager of Patient Care Services said, "Being in an unfamiliar setting can intensify emotions , making it difficult for hospital staff to care for the patients in a timely matter and allowing the patient to get back to their familiar setting and caregivers as soon as possible.

Last year 110,000 Wisconsin residents were diagnosed with the disease which is a 10% increase.

Ministry Good Samaritan president Kris McGarigle said they are grateful for the continued support of the Merrill Eagle Auxiliary, which enables the staff to be more effective in treating patient's medical conditions.

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