More than 100 community members gathered at the USGA Golf Experience & World Golf Hall of Fame on March 19 to tee up Engaged Golf, a program designed to help neighbors living with dementia, their care partners, and families stay active in their favorite pastime. Attendees heard speakers, received a tour and access to the facility, and learned of intentions for group golfing outings, including monthly putting socials.
Engaged Golf, an impact project of The Engaged Brains Project, is led by dementia champions Sue Wright, Lorelei Milan, Laurie Fabian and Lori Lee, and a committee dedicated to keeping neighbors on the course, despite the challenges brain changes may bring.
“We were thrilled with the success of the event and to provide an opportunity for individuals living with brain change and their care partners to come together and learn how they can rejoin the game they love through Engaged Golf,” Wright said…