Living with Dementia: First Steps - Part 1

The first session of a three-part information series for people supporting someone recently diagnosed with dementia. Learn from health and industry experts as they share information about dementia, future planning, home care and other community resources.

This session will discuss:

The progression of dementia – including overview of dementia, diagnosis, risks and protective factors, treatment options, and patterns of changes throughout the progression.

Presented by Dr. Kristina Swain, MD, CCFP Department of Family Medicine Enhanced Skills Care of the Elderly, University of Manitoba.

Alzheimer Society of Manitoba Programs and Services Overview, presented by the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba Education Team.

*Please note that you don't need to attend/watch the Living with Dementia sessions in order.*

You may also like the following events from Alzheimer Society of Manitoba:

• Next month, 16th September, 03:00 pm, Understanding Responsive Behaviours - Sponsored by Johnston Group and Payworks in Winnipeg, Manitoba
• Next month, 18th September, 07:00 pm, Dementia Research: What's on the Horizon in Winnipeg
• Next month, 23rd September, 03:00 pm, Memory Café — In parternship with Gordon Howard Seniors Centre and The Mighty Kiwi in Winnipeg, Manitoba

Also check out other Health & Wellness events in Turner.