A free educational series will help Prince George families and caregivers living with the impact of a diagnosis of dementia.
Shaping the Journey: living with dementia will be presented by the non-profit Alzheimer Society of B.C. on four Tuesdays beginning on June 4.
"Participants will learn strategies to live with changes and maximize quality of life," said Laurie De Croos, one of the Society's support and education coordinators. "They'll also review information needed to plan for the future."
As an additional benefit, participants will meet others going through similar experiences.
"Educating yourself allows you to gain an understanding of what you and your family members are faced with, giving you the skills and confidence to maintain quality of life, both now and in the future," said Sandra Meehan, another regional support and education C=coordinator. "It helps families build the knowledge, skills and confidence to live well with dementia."
Shaping the Journey is designed specifically for people experiencing the early symptoms of Alzheimer's disease or other dementias. It is also intended for care partners, family members, or friends.
It runs on June 4 through 25 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Alzheimer Resource Centre, 302 - 1811 Victoria Street. Pre-registration is required by contacting the regional Alzheimer Resource Centre at 250-564-7533 or [email protected].
