Dementia Friendly Communities: Why Becoming Dementia Friendly is Important

WHY BECOMING DEMENTIA FRIENDLY IS IMPORTANT

A Dementia Friendly Community/Church is a place where people living with dementia and their care partners are welcomed, included and supported. It is a community that pays attention to the social and physical needs of the person living with dementia.

For all church leaders

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN DURING THE EDUCATION SESSION:

• What dementia is, including the signs and symptoms
• How to engage and communicate with someone living with dementia
• How to support a person living with dementia who is lost or confused
• Dementia friendly design considerations

Comes Join Us!

Where:  Addison United Church

9007 County Rd. 29

Addison, ON

When: Wednesday November 20^th, 2024

Time:  1 – 3pm

Light Refreshments will be served

To Register email robchar1628@gmail.com or call 613-924-9852