Mungall Hosting Workshops to Build Dementia Friendly Communities
By Contributor
Nelson/Creseton MLA Michelle Mungall is hosting workshops in Nelson and Creston to build more dementia friendly communities.
“There are a growing number of people in our region that are living with dementia,” said Mungall.
“It is important that we are having conversations and building our knowledge about how we can best support them and their families.”
The workshops are open to the entire community and will be presented by the Alzheimer Society of BC. The workshops will help participants learn how to recognize signs of memory problems and how to best support people with dementia in our communities.
“We are working with municipalities, professionals, corporations and volunteers to better support people with dementia through our Dementia Friendly Communities Initiative, and we are thrilled to be able to work with the communities of Nelson and Creston,” says Maria Howard CEO of the Alzheimer Society of BC.”
Like many others, Mungall’s family has experienced firsthand some of the challenges associated with dementia.
“My family didn’t know how to communicate properly with my grandmother as she progressed into the later stages of dementia, it was difficult for everyone,” said Mungall.
“These workshops will help people better understand the disease and make conversations about dementia easier for families and communities.”
Workshop Locations and Times:
Creston
June 24, 2015 – 6:00-7:30pm
Creston Valley Seniors Hall – 810 – Canyon St.
Nelson
June 25, 2015 – 6:30-8:00pm
Nelson Seniors Citizens Association Hall – 717 Vernon St.
