Alzheimer's day care: A home away from home for those with dementia

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By Alicia Eakin

VALDOSTA, GA (WALB) - Alzheimer's disease is one of the fastest growing diseases of our time.

Right now, 15 million people worldwide suffer from Alzheimer's and other dementias. That number is expected to double by the year 2030.

Valdosta State University sponsors a unique center that offers support for everyone effected by the diseases.

To 92 year-old Elmira Wright, it's a place to sing.

For 80 year-old Bill Ervin, it's place to be among friends.

"What we do here is have good companionship, talk to each other and what I like, after talking--glory glory hallelujah--is singing songs and hymns of praise," Ervin says.

Each year nearly 100 people with Alzheimer's, like Bill and Elmira, are brought to My Friend's House in Valdosta....read the whole story