Orange County Indiana
Supported by: IU Health, Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Service and the Rural Dementia Network | www.alzresourceindiana.org
Natasha Hopper is the Co-Liaison for Orange County she was a military spouse for 20 years and had a variety of community-based jobs, both paid and volunteer.
Since moving to Orange County, she has been involved with a variety of community non-profits (Tri-Kappa, Dementia, Chamber and Orange County Cancer Services). She has worked in the schools and court system, and has served as the Marketing Director at Mitchell Manor for 5 years. She is currently employed at Southern Indiana Adult Guardianship Services.
Natasha says; “My connection to dementia is in my professional work and personally with my Mother-in-Law. I help with her care taking.” “I am proud to be able to educate my family about Dementia and my community.”
Natasha says; “I feel I am well rounded with being a military spouse and I’m a Grandmother, or “KiKi”, as my sweet granddaughters call me!!”
Get involved!
Memory Cafe
1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month from 1-2:30 at the Orleans Public Library
Join us for a dementia friendly event designed to engage in inclusive activities & heartfelt conversation for those living with dementia and their care partners.
Questions? Call Natasha at 812-276-4269
2025 Caregiver University
1-2:30PM at the Paoli Public Library
Presented by the Rural Dementia Network:
Free education sessions open to anyone wanting to learn more about dementia, care partnering and healthy aging.
March 3: Brain Health Basics
May 1: Normal vs. Not Normal
July 10: Techniques for Care: Positive Approach and Hand Under Hand
September 4: Building a Support Team
November 6: Connecting for Success
December 18: Stress Management for the Care Partner
Refreshments are provided. Registration is very much appreciated. Call 812-276-4279 or email lscott24@iuhealth.org to reserve your spot
Action Team meeting
Meet up with others to brainstorm ideas for Dementia Friendly efforts in our community!
Reach out to Natasha at Nhopper1@iuhealth.org to see when the next meeting will be
