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Getting to Know Dementia

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December 17, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Free

This introductory session reviews basic information about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias and the impact of receiving a diagnosis. Participants will learn about the different types of support available throughout the dementia journey, including an introduction to programs and services offered by the Alzheimer Society of BC. This session is only intended for people experiencing early symptoms of dementia, as well as family members or friends who have recently begun supporting a person with dementia.

Presenter: Alzheimer Society of BC – Victoria Resource Centre

Location: Yakimovich Wellness Centre at the Hillside Seniors Health Centre (1454 Hillside Avenue, Victoria, BC)

Registration is required for this session. To register:

  • Call 250.370.5641, then press “2”. (This is an automated system. Messages are checked several times a day.) Please leave a message or email WellnessCentreRegistration@viha.ca with the following information:
    • your first and last name,
    • your telephone number,
    • the session you are registering for, and
    • the number of participants in your group.

Details

Details

Date:
December 17, 2019
Time:
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cost:
Free
Event Categories:
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Website:
https://www.familycaregiversbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Schedule-of-events-November-Decmeber-January2.pdf

Organizer

Island Health

Venue

Hillside Seniors Health Centre – Yakimovich Wellness Centre
1454 Hillside Avenue
Victoria, BC V8T 2B7 Canada
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Phone
250.370.5641
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