Information session: Is it forgetfulness, absent-mindedness, or dementia?

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The number of people with dementia is growing. The municipality of West Maas en Waal is actively working to become a dementia-friendly municipality. It is important that people with dementia and their loved ones can participate in society for as long as possible. That is why the municipality is organizing a meeting about dementia.

Learn more about dementia during the meeting

It can be difficult to tell the difference between normal forgetfulness and dementia. More knowledge about dementia can help. That is why the municipality, in collaboration with Alzheimer Nederland (Nijmegen Regional Branch), Sociom, and local healthcare professionals, is organizing a meeting about dementia. The title of the meeting is: Is my forgetfulness just forgetfulness, or is it dementia?

In conversation with professionals and someone with early-stage dementia

The evening will be led by a moderator who works as a dementia care coordinator. During the meeting, he will also speak with a resident of West Maas en Waal who is in the early stages of dementia. In addition, a geriatric specialist will explain dementia. Visitors can ask questions during the evening, which will be answered later in the program.
Alderman Rob Reuvers: "As a municipality, we believe it is important that everyone can participate, including people with dementia. That is why we are organizing this meeting. It will allow residents to learn more about what dementia is and how we can deal with it together. It is a great opportunity 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 meeting is intended for residents, volunteers, and informal caregivers of West Maas en Waal. It will take place on Thursday, October 31, at MFA De Rosmolen, Beneden-Leeuwen. Doors open at 6:45 p.m., with coffee and tea available. The program starts 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, community worker at Sociom. You can reach her at 06 8997 4946.