TEMPE, AZ (August 17, 2023) — Landings Credit Union recently received the designation “Dementia Friendly Certified” by partnering with the City of Mesa and training with Oakwood Creative Care. As a Dementia Friendly Credit Union, Landings employees are committed to supporting people living with dementia, and their caregivers. In addition to employees going through the certification training, each branch has Dementia Advocates who receive ongoing education to stay current with best practices so they can support the entire Landings team and membership.
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, Arizona has the fastest growing number of cases of Alzheimer’s disease in the nation. This number is projected to grow by 33.3% within the next five years.
“This process brought our staff together to learn how to recognize the signs of dementia and has given us the tools and resources to support our members and their families,” said Landings Credit Union CEO Brian Lee. “We look forward to working with our members and others in the communities we serve to create a better environment for those who have been affected by this disease.”
Landings Credit Union, based in Tempe, AZ, serves a wide range of members in the state of Arizona. The current asset size is $250 million with 16,000 members. Landings Credit Union has been serving members for nearly 70 years. For more information on Landings Credit Union, please visit landingscu.org.
Karen Barton
480.967.9475
kbarton@landingscu.org
