Mark Warner graduated with a degree in architecture and a certificate in gerontology. His interest developed into a passion and he wrote The Complete Guide to Alzheimer’s-Proofing Your Home, identifying strategies and products to make homes more dementia-friendly.
Once the book was published, readers began calling and asking for the products featured in it. The need for a store that specialized in products for people facing the challenges of dementia became apparent.
The Alzheimer’s Store began with 14 products and has now expanded to nearly 300 products that are sold over the Internet and through the company’s catalog, which is distributed to 75,000 individuals and organizations.
Photo by Alzstore.com.
Jay Jones on December 4th, 2006 at 3:19 pm
Only thing is… I couldn’t remember the URL! (Sorry, couldn’t resist! :P )
The Business of Helping Other People » Business Analyst » Blog Archive on December 19th, 2006 at 12:29 am
[...] Apart from impressive web design, the time and effort you devote on the site is of much importance. The passion to always be of service is often a winning strategy. In a blog posted by Dane Carlson at business-opportunities.biz, he featured an inspiring business idea from Mark Warner. Warner wrote a book about Alzheimer’s disease. He featured 14 related products and now sells over 300 more over the net. These products are supposed to help people from developing demented personalities. But aside from earning a generous profit, Warner has also focused on shaping the business to help other people. Friends Economy Facts Local Dating London Dating Home Improvement Online Education Archives [...]