Dementia Advocacy with Rianna Patterson

<p>I am excited to welcome Dominican-born Rianna Patterson. Rianna is a multi-award winning TEDx speaker and the Founder of the Dominica Dementia Foundation. In this episode we learn about dementia, Rianna’s journey, and about the island of Dominica. </p><p>Rianna founded Dominica Dementia Foundation at age 18 in memory of her grandfather who passed away from dementia. This organization is a youth-led dementia charity that raises awareness of dementia, provides emotional support to the families and caretakers, as well as facilitates research towards dementia. <b><br/><br/>Connect with Rianna - </b><a href='https://www.riannapatterson.com/'><b>Website</b></a><b> | </b><a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/rianna-patterson767/'><b>LinkedIn </b></a><b>| </b><a href='https://www.instagram.com/riannapatterson_/'><b>Instagram</b></a></p><p>Check out the new online store at -&nbsp;<a href="https://shop.carryonfriends.com/">shop.carryonfriends.com </a><br>Use code: COF10 to get 10% off your order</p> <a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/685469/support">Support the show</a><p><b>Connect with @carryonfriends - </b><a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/685469/podcast/instagram.com/carryonfriends'><b>Instagram</b></a><b> | </b><a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/685469/podcast/facebook.com/carryonfriends'><b>Facebook</b></a><b> | </b><a href='https://www.youtube.com/user/CarryOnFriends/'><b>YouTube</b></a><b> | </b><a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/685469/podcast/twitter.com/carryonfriends'><b>Twitter</b></a><b> </b><em><br/></em>A <a href='http://www.breadfruit.media/'>Breadfruit Media</a> Production</p>