Jacksonville, Fla.  — The Arc Jacksonville today announced the launch of a three-year pilot program to aid individuals with intellectual differences who face the challenges of Alzheimer's disease and dementia on the First Coast, as well as their caregivers. Specialized Aging Support –– Dementia Services for People with Intellectual and Developmental Differences has been made possible thanks to a 6,000 federal grant from the Administration for Community Living (ACL). The new program launches in the spring of 2023 and will provide occupational therapy-based support for individuals with intellectual and developmental differences with or at high risk of Alzheimer's disease-related dementia...

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