Information Session: Is it just forgetfulness, or could it be dementia?
The number of people with dementia is growing. The municipality West Maas en Waal actively working to become a dementia-friendly community. It is important that people with dementia and their loved ones are able to participate in society for as long as possible. That is why the municipality is organizing a meeting on dementia.
Learn more about dementia at the meeting
It can be difficult to tell the difference between ordinary forgetfulness and dementia. Learning more about dementia can help. That is why the municipality, in collaboration with Alzheimer Nederland (Nijmegen Region branch), Sociom, and local healthcare professionals, is organizing a meeting on dementia. The title of the meeting is: Is my forgetfulness just forgetfulness, or could it be dementia?
A conversation with professionals and someone with early-stage dementia
The evening will be led by a facilitator who works as a dementia care coordinator. During the event, he will also speak with a resident of West Maas en Waal early-stage dementia. In addition, a geriatric specialist will provide an explanation of dementia. Visitors can ask questions throughout the evening, which will be answered later in the program.
Alderman Reuvers: “As a municipality, we believe it’s important that everyone can participate, including people with dementia. That’s why we’re organizing this event. It gives residents the opportunity to learn more about what dementia is and how we can deal with it together. It’s a great chance to ask questions and share experiences—and to learn how we can create an environment where people with dementia feel supported and can continue to participate actively.”
Register for the meeting
The event is intended for residents, volunteers, and informal caregivers in West Maas en Waal. It will take place on Thursday, October 31, at MFA De Rosmolen in Beneden-Leeuwen. Doors open at 6:45 p.m., with coffee and tea available. The program begins at 7:15 p.m. and lasts until approximately 9:00 p.m., after which there will be time for informal conversation.
Free admission and registration
Admission is free, but registration is required.
You can register using the registration form. If you need help registering, please call Joyce Fitzgerald, a community worker at Sociom. You can reach her at 06 8997 4946.