An East Texas Town Wants to Revolutionize how the State Cares for People Living with Memory Loss

Quitman Mayor Randy Dunn speaks about working with the Wood County Health Care Foundation to plan out and build the Memory Health Life Center on March 14 during a meeting at UT Health East Texas in Quitman. Credit: Michael Cavazos for The Texas Tribune

An East Texas Town Wants to Revolutionize how the State Cares for People Living with Memory Loss

The Wood County Courthouse in Quitman on March 14. Credit: Michael Cavazos for The Texas Tribune

Thu, 07/11/2024 - 5:00am

Addy Lois Dunn’s memory became a concern after she began running red lights and forgetting wellworn routes. She would soon be diagnosed with dementia, and her family, including her son, Randy Dunn, would rally to her care.That was more than 20 years ago. Addy is now gone. She died in ...

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