Become A 'Dementia Friend' In Greenwich

From the Town of Greenwich: Dementia is rapidly increasing, expecting to double for people ages 75-84 and triple for those over age 85. Younger onset Alzheimer’s, occurring in people under age 65, is also on the rise. Greenwich has a rising older population. We need to prepare all sectors of our community to address the growing opportunities and needs faced by residents with dementia, their families, caregivers, employers and our community as a whole. By helping everyone in Greenwich understand what dementia is and how it affects people, each of us can make a difference for people touched by dementia.

Tuesday, April 10, 2018, 10:30 a.m.
Greenwich Senior Center, 299 Greenwich Avenue

Become a Dementia Friend

To become a Dementia Friend, you will participate in a one and a half hour Dementia Friends Information Session and learn five key messages about dementia and a bit about what it’s like to live with dementia. As a Dementia Friend, you turn your new understanding of dementia into a practical action that can help someone with dementia living in our community. Your action can be as big or as small as you choose – because every action counts!

By becoming a Dementia Friend, you will bring the Town of Greenwich one step closer to becoming a community for all ages and capabilities.

Presented by: Katie Regan and Sharon Gesek, Southwestern CT Agency on Aging

To register contact Greenwich Commission on Aging 203-862-6710.

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