Editorial: Mill Valley church’s dementia program has great potential

A Mill Valley church’s plans to start offering local day care for people suffering from early to moderate dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, represents a small, but significant step for a community seeking to address a growing need.

It should serve as an example for others.

The Mt. Tamalpais United Methodist Church plans to open a special day social program for seniors with dementia to give their caregivers a break.

Facing projections that by 2030 one-third of Marin’s residents will be 65 years of age or older ...