• Community Info Session - Understanding Dementia, Communication & Behaviour

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    Name: Community Info Session - Understanding Dementia, Communication & Behaviour
    Date: May 27, 2015
    Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM PDT
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    Alzheimer’s Society BC - Understanding Dementia, Communication & Behavior May 2015 Workshop
    This community information session is hosted in Fort Nelson. Once again United Way of Northern BC is very proud to be working with the Alzheimer’s Society BC
     
    This education session is for staff and family members in Fort Nelson who are caring for a person with dementia. Learn about:
    • Dementia: types of dementia and practical coping strategies
    • Tools for effective, meaningful communication with the person with Alzheimer's disease or another dementia
    • Behaviour as a form of communication and tips for understanding what the person with dementia might be trying to communicate
     
    Date: May 27, 2015        Time: 6 - 8 p.m.
    City Hall, Bear Pit Meeting Room, Fort Nelson, BC
    Call to Register: 1-866-564-7533
    Email: ljones@alzheimerbc.org
     
    A very big thank you goes out to the following in supporting this event.
    • Northern Rockies Regional Municipality for the kind use of their facilities.
    • Nexen Energy ULC for providing the food and refreshments.
    • United Way of Northern BC for providing extra funds and logistical support to bring the sessions to Fort Nelson.
     
    Leanne Jones, BSW
    Support and Education Coordinator
    Alzheimer Society of BC, Northern Interior Resource Centre
    Prince George / Skeena
    202 - 575 Quebec St.
    Prince George, BC  V2L 1W6
    Phone:  250 564 7533  Fax:  250 564 1642
    Toll Free:  1 866 564 7533
    www.alzheimerbc.org
    Twitter: @AlzheimerBC | Facebook: AlzheimerBC
    Charitable Registration Number: 11878 4891 RR0001