The Doris Marie Jones Foundation

Assisting Alzheimer's Caregivers by providing Educational Awareness, Health and Fitness Initiatives, and Supportive Service activities, enhancing the quality of life for individuals impacted along the Gulf Coast Area.

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Our Story

Our journey began in 2013 with Mom being diagnosed with the crazy disease called Alzheimers. She was a first grade teacher with a Masters Degree in Education, but the disease did not discriminate. Before becoming ill, she took care of her father, who also was diagnosed with Alzheimers. She was an awesome caregiver to him. After we lost her in 2017, we wanted to keep her legacy going. The foundation was formed by my brother, Errol G. Jones and I to continue what she started, being there for Alzheimer’s Caregivers throughout their journey.

Our Mission

Assisting Alzheimer’s Caregivers by providing Educational Awareness, Health and Fitness Initiatives, and Supportive Service activities, enhancing the quality of Life for individuals impacted along the Gulf Coast Area

Our Services

We are here to help!

Educational Awareness

Coping with the Alzheimer’s Patient
Having a conversation with an Alzheimer’s Patient
Taking care of YOU

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Supportive Services

Support Groups
Health and Fitness Initiatives
Social Activities

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Annual Events

Valentine’s Day Luncheon
Strolling for Alzheimer’s Caregivers Walkathon
Giving Tuesday
Rocking Resources for Alzheimer’s Caregivers Expo

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TESTIMONIALS

Sara Lammons

My Sister-In -Law, who has Alzheimers was found walking down the street with her purse, alone. My concerns about how to care for her left me emotionally spent. The Alzheimer’s Foundation in New York was able to give me many resources for my area. I clicked on a website for help and called the number. A precious, sweet voice answered. She said she was with the Doris Marie Jones Foundation, which support caregivers for Alzheimers / Dementia’s sufferers. I felt that God had touched my soul through her. We talked, and I cried. She is supporting my brother and me with text, phone calls, empathy, a gracious demeanor and a tender sounding board.
She is wonderful.

Mary Pippins Jackson

Thank you so much Gina Scott for all you do in seeing about me and my family, with the calling, texting and just coming by to see if we need anything. We really appreciate everything the Doris Marie Jones Foundation do for us.

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Melinda Tucker

Gina Scott and I met eighteen years ago when we worked at a local Medical Practice. I got a chance to meet her beautiful mother in this setting. Not only did Gina and I work together, but our boys taught Taekwondo together so we became fast friends. She is caring and compassionate and has helped many people and cares deeply for her patients and caregivers. Gina has helped me with my mother over the last nine months when her health started to decline and it was evident that she had Alzheimers. When I had questions about insurance, Gina would try to answer it and if she didn’t have the answer she would direct me to whom could. When it came to issues of care or treatment again, Gina has always been there for me. I have given the name of the Doris Marie Jones Foundation for the benefit of Alzheimer’s Caregivers to others who may need help. This is an amazing organization and I will always support it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Answers To Frequently Asked Questions

How should I comfort an Alzheimer’s Patient?

Keep well-loved objects and photos around the house to help them feel more secure

How can you calm an agitated Alzheimer’s patient?

Try gentle touching, reading, soothing music. Reduce noise and number of people in the room. Sometimes they need their space. Don’t argue with them. Give them time. You must have patience with them.

What is the number one trigger for Alzheimer’s behavior?

Confusion, Pain or Discomfort

What should I do if I feel overwhelmed with caring?

Take deep breaths and step away for a minute or two. Get someone to come in and you go and take a break for several hours or so.

What’s the difference between Dementia and Alzheimer's?

Dementia is a general term used to describe a set of symptoms that affect cognitive abilities, memory, thinking, and behavior. It is not a specific disease but rather an umbrella term for a group of symptoms. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause or type of dementia, accounting for the majority of cases. It is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that primarily affects memory and cognitive functions