The United Way of Northern B.C. has given $8,000 to Alzheimer Society of B.C. to take its message to communities across northern B.C.
The grant will help pay for an an education and outreach road trip with the first leg going to Mackenzie, Bear Lake, Fort St. John, Dawson Creek, Pouce Coupe, Chetwynd, Tumbler Ridge and First Nations communities in the northeast during May 27-31.
ASBC members will be providing education and support to individuals with dementia, caregivers, family members, community and healthcare professionals.
"Our efforts focus on building dementia-friendly communities - communities of care and inclusion which reduce the stigma and the negative effects of living with a progressive cognitive illness." said ASBC regional services manager Maribeth Friesen.
