Public invited to attend upcoming ‘dementia’ support discussions
By Gillian Slade on September 5, 2017.
Medicine Hat News If you or a loved one is dealing with a diagnosis of dementia you are invited to an informal gathering with others in the same position. On Sept. 8, Oct. 2, Nov. 6 and Dec. 4, at the Station Cafe on 2nd Street, from 6:30 p.m. to 8: 30 p.m. the local chapter of the Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories is hosting discussions. There will be coffee and treats provided, live music, and a different educational component each month. “We are hoping to create a ‘dementia friendly’ experience — a true café experience where a different action, word, or symptom of dementia will be understood and not stigmatized,” said Alariss Schmid community relations Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories-Medicine Hat. “Also, we hope that people can create new friendships for support and understanding of their experiences living with dementia.” 6-5
