Experience Dementia & Education Session

1407 Saint Andrew Street,La Crosse WI 54603

08 June, 2023

Description

Experience what it may be like to live with Dementia! 10:30 am-11:30 am ● Community Connections (1407 St Andrew St, La Crosse) This one-hour evidence-informed, high-impact experience immerses participants into life with Dementia, resulting in a deeper understanding of what it’s like to live with cognitive impairment and sensory change. In “living in their shoes” we create compassion. Call ADRC to register 608-785-5700. Hosted by Dementia Friendly Coalition. Stick around for the congregate meal with the Aging & Disability Resource Center - participation in congregate dining requires advanced registration and the suggested donation per meal is $4.00. Must register, call 608-792-6996 (60 and older, partner is eligible regardless of age if one person is 60+). 12:00-1:30 pm ● Community Connections (1407 St Andrew St, La Crosse) After the meal attend an educational presentation by the Alzheimer’s Association: UNDERSTANDING ALZHEIMER’S & DEMENTIA Behavior is a powerful form of communication and is one of the primary ways people living with dementia communicate their needs as the ability to use words is lost. Join us and learn about common triggers for behaviors in dementia and strategies to help! To register, call La Crosse Parks & Recreation at 608-789-8640. Open to all!