How To Help A Loved One With Dementia: Free Ramona Workshop Friday

RAMONA, CA — Residents caring for someone with dementia or hoping to better understand the condition can attend a free educational workshop Friday at the Ramona Community Library.

The "Dementia Friends Roadshow" will take place from 1 to 2 p.m. at the library, 1275 Main St.

Presented by San Diego County's Aging & Independence Services, the interactive, hourlong session aims to help residents better understand dementia and learn practical ways to support people living with the condition.

Participants will learn about common signs and symptoms of dementia, how the condition differs from typical aging and ways to communicate more effectively with someone experiencing memory or cognitive changes.

The workshop will also introduce strategies for creating dementia-friendly communities, where people living with dementia can feel understood, respected and supported.

According to Aging & Independence Services, the Dementia Friends program encourages participants to make small changes in how they interact with people affected by dementia.

Those changes can include communicating patiently, offering assistance when appropriate and recognizing that people living with dementia can continue participating in community life.

The program is designed for community members, including family caregivers, friends, neighbors and anyone interested in learning more about dementia.

Participants will receive educational materials and information about available support resources. The county's Dementia Friends program also provides certificates to participants who complete its educational sessions.

The workshop is free, and the county provides an online registration link for the Ramona session.

Residents interested in attending can find additional information through the San Diego County Library's official event listing.

Registration information is also available through the San Diego County Dementia Friends program.

For questions about the program, contact Aging & Independence Services at AISAlzheimer.HHSA@sdcounty.ca.gov or call the Ramona Community Library at 760-788-5270.