The Alzheimer Society of BC made a presentation to Council hoping to better educate residents on memory-loss diseases.
The “Dementia Friendly Community Initiative” would teach residents and businesses to recognize symptoms, and help make a Prince George friendlier and more accessible for those with dementia.
Spokesperson Leanne Raines says a little education can go a long way.
“it doesn’t take very much to increase your awareness of what happens in a person’s brain and how they may present in the community, especially in the early stages. I really do think that it’s possible (to educate everyone) and that it’s one way to become more dementia-friendly.”
An example Ranes gave was teaching a cashier the symptoms of memory loss diseases, and to teach them to be patient and helpful with a customer.
There are 70,000 people in BC living with Alzheimer’s or dementia. 10,000 of them are under 65.
Council voted to use the information to the city’s age-friendly plan.
The photo was taken from the Alzheimer’s Society of BC’s facebook page.
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