Empath Health expands dementia support services for Suncoast families

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - For families navigating a dementia diagnosis, knowing where to turn for help can be overwhelming. Now, a local organization is working to make that journey a little easier by connecting Suncoast families with education, resources, and support.Empath Health is expanding its dementia services, offering programs designed to help people living with dementia, their caregivers and the professionals who support them. Many of those resources are available at no cost.Amanda Swartzmiller, Dementia Services Manager at Empath Health, joined ABC7 to discuss the growing need for dementia education and the resources available to families across the Suncoast.“Dementia is so prevalent in our community,” Swartzmiller said. “We really are out here trying to increase education, reduce stigma, and let people know that help is available.”The organization offers a variety of services, including caregiver support groups, educational workshops, one-on-one guidance, Virtual Dementia Tour