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Dementia Friendly Businesses
Fostering Inclusivity and Accessibility for Clients and Customers Living with Dementia
The Northumberland Central Chamber of Commerce and Alzheimer Society - Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland & Haliburton have partnered to offer Dementia Friendly Communities education to the local business community. This virtual education session is approximately 1 hour in length and is tailored to specifically address the perspective of business. The objective of the presentation is to reduce stigma and promote inclusivity for people living with dementia, by equipping businesses with the knowledge they need to best support customers and clients who may be living with dementia - thereby enabling them to continue to engage with their communities.
The topics covered include:- An overview of what dementia is, including common signs and symptoms
- Insight into the lived experience of dementia while navigating the community
- Strategies for positive communication with a person living with dementia
- Opportunities to adapt physical space to be more dementia-friendly
The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session.
There is no charge for this virtual event, but Pre-Registration is required.
The Zoom Meeting invitation will be email to all registered participants the morning of the event.Date and Time
Wednesday May 24, 2023
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDTLocation
Online Zoom workshop
Fees/Admission
No Charge
Contact Information
Kevin Ward
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