Alzheimer Society offers dementia support sessions in West Kootenays

The Alzheimer Society BC/Yukon is hosting several in-person support and education sessions for caregivers and individuals living with dementia in the West Kootenays.

A session titled ‘Creating a safe home environment: Identifying and minimizing risks’ will be held in Castlegar on Tuesday, Sept. 15, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. This workshop focuses on identifying safety risks and making home adaptations regarding medications, food, and hazardous substances.

In Nelson, the ‘Shaping the journey’ series will take place over five Thursdays, from Nov. 5 to Dec. 3, between 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. These sessions aim to provide a supportive environment to discuss the brain, coping strategies, quality of life, and future planning.

Registration is required via the First Link Dementia Helpline at least one week in advance. The society also provides various online and virtual sessions.