Alzheimer’s is the second most feared disease for Canadians as they age. And with many Ladner residents 50 years of age or older, dementia is becoming a pressing health issue locally.
To help residents, the non-profit Alzheimer Society of B.C. is bringing its free workshop, Getting to Know Dementia, to the area tomorrow.
“Participants will receive basic information on dementia and the impact it has on the individual, their caregivers and their support network,” explains Krista Frazee, the society’s support and education co-ordinator for Richmond and South Delta.
The introductory session reviews the challenges of receiving a diagnosis of dementia.
Participants will learn about the different types of support available throughout the dementia journey, how to begin planning for the future and strategies for living well.
This session is only intended for people experiencing early symptoms of dementia, as well as family members or friends who are currently supporting a person with a recent dementia diagnosis. The workshop is not intended for the general public or health care providers.
It runs from 10 a.m. to noon at Delta Hospice’s Centre for Supportive Care, 4631 Clarence Taylor Crescent.
Pre-registration is required. For information and to register contact Frazee at 604-238-7390 or kfrazee@alzheimerbc.org.
For more information on Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, visit www.alzheimerbc.org.
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