H.U.G.S. What is HUGS?
H.U.G.S. Become Dementia Friendly
H.U.G.S. Resources

Welcome to
Martin County HUGS

Martin County HUGS is an initiative to create an environment where dementia patients and their caregivers are treated with respect and dignity. We provide opportunities, education and awareness to Martin County citizens so that everyone may be able to respond to families living with dementia in a way that is kind and understanding.

Newly Diagnosed Alzheimer’s Case Every 65 sec.
Martin County Residents with Alzheimer’s 6,500
Annual Cost of Care per Alzheimer’s Patient $68,000

Dementia Friendly America (DFA)

DFA is a national network of communities, organizations and individuals seeking to ensure that communities across the U.S. are equipped to support people living with dementia and their caregivers. Dementia friendly communities foster the ability of people living with dementia to remain in community and engage and thrive in day to day living.

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Dementia Friendly America (DFA)

DFA is a national network of communities, organizations and individuals seeking to ensure that communities across the U.S. are equipped to support people living with dementia and their caregivers. Dementia friendly communities foster the ability of people living with dementia to remain in community and engage and thrive in day to day living.

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Supporting Partners

Supporting Partners

Help, Understanding, Guidance and Safety

Living with dementia with kindness and understanding

Help Martin County residents living with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia by donating today.

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