III.1. Act on Alzheimer’s Award; Specken
Memorandum
To: Honorable Mayor Cummings and City Council
CC: Mike Mornson City Manager
From: Chief Dale Specken,
Date: 9/27/2018
Re: Act On Alzheimer’s Award
Gayle Skoglund with Augustana Care and Open Circle will be here to present the
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City with the “Tim Tucker Sprit of Collaboration Award” at the October 2 City
Council Meeting. This award was presented to the Hopkins ACT on Alzheimer’s
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group on August 3.
This award recognizes the Hopkins Act on Alzheimer’s group on making the City a
more dementia- friendly community. This group is made up of Church groups.
Senior Living Centers, Hopkins Public Schools, Metropolitan Area agencies,
Augustana and the City of Hopkins.
This group meets monthly, presents on “Dementia Friendly Community” and
provides a monthly memory Café at the Hopkins Library which provides a place for
individuals with dementia and care givers to find fellowship and support those
dealing with dementia.
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