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Cape Coral Police department becomes first Lee County dementia caring agency

Cape Coral Police undergo dementia training
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CAPE CORAL, FLa. — The Cape Coral Police Department now has the honor of being the first Lee County Law Enforcement agency to become "dementia caring."

The Florida Department of elder affairs held a presentation to show its appreciation yesterday.

The training provides officers with a better understanding of Alzheimer's disease. How to provide a positive environment for those living with it and how to better help them.