YORKTON - A presentation of the 'ABC's of Dementia' will be held at the Yorkton Public Library May 7.
Sixty per cent of people who live with dementia live in their homes in their communities and want to continue doing so as fully and for as long as possible. Dementia can cause changes in abilities, behaviour and communication that affect an individual’s daily life. These changes – known as the ABC’s of Dementia – include, but are not limited to, memory loss, difficulty performing familiar tasks, and problems with language.
Learning about the ABC’s of Dementia can empower individuals to seek support if they experience these changes, making it possible to connect to earlier diagnosis, resources, and information to learn more and live well.
Becoming familiar with the warning signs of dementia can also help community members build understanding about what others living with dementia may experience.
Knowledge about these warning signs can help you contribute to greater awareness and understanding for the neighbours, friends, and families in our communities. Knowledge changes everything.
This presentation is being offered as part of the Dementia Supports in Rural Saskatchewan project.
Dementia Supports in Rural Saskatchewan is a multi-year, federally funded project intended to increase social inclusion of people living with dementia in Yorkton, Melville, and surrounding rural communities.
