NELSON FAMILIES LEARN WHAT TO EXPECT ON DEMENTIA JOURNEY
By Contributor
A diagnosis of dementia affects an entire family. And more and more Nelson families are being affected.
Already, one in 11 Canadians over the age of 65 has Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia and the incidence is growing.
That’s why the non-profit Alzheimer Society of B.C. is offering a free education session locally for family members who are caring for a person with dementia.
Understanding Dementia, on Thursday, September 17, will provide basic information about dementia and the impact the disease has on the individual, caregivers and families.
“Caregivers will learn what to expect throughout the journey with dementia,” says Julie Leffelaar, the Society’s Support & Education Coordinator for Nelson and West Kootenay.
Participants will explore how dementia affects the brain, and how it can change behaviours.
The workshop runs from 2-3:30 p.m. at Community First Health Coop, 518 Lake Street.
Pre-registration is required by contacting Julie Leffelaar at toll-free 1-855-301-6742 or [email protected].
The workshop is free thanks to partial funding by the Province of BC, Provincial Employees Community Services Fund, Seacliff Foundation, RBC Foundation, Phyliss & Irving Snider Foundation, Victoria foundation, Paul Lee Family Foundation, Merck Canada, Community Connection Health Foundation, Margaret Rothweiler Charitable Foundation, Cadillac Fairview, Lohn Foundation, Djavad Mowafaghian Foundation, Pfizer Canada Inc., Kaatza Foundation, London Drugs Foundation, Wheeler Family Foundation and by the generous contributions of individual donors.
More information on Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, as well as resources for living with their impact, is available by visiting www.alzheimerbc.org.
