The Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan is trying out new ways to reach residents across the province and as such, a local event has been planned.
"The Alzheimer Society is committed to providing programs and support to those affected by dementia across Saskatchewan," says Taisha Elliott, Program Assistant with the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan.
"Currently in Saskatchewan, over 18,000 people have dementia and each of those people has a network of family and friends affected by their disease. We want to ensure these people have easy access to information. Sometimes this is a tough feat, as Saskatchewan has a large rural population and many people with dementia live outside the urban centers of Regina and Saskatoon.
"Our main way to reach a large part of Saskatchewan is through our reoccurring Learning Series delivered via Telehealth. This program provides learning opportunities at no cost for people with dementia and their family and friends, throughout all stages of the disease."
The next Learning Series is Next Steps for Families and it occurs Tuesdays, November 13, 20 and 27, and December 4. All learning series are provided at no cost but donations are appreciated.
Call the Sunrise Telehealth coordinator at 786-0776 to register or learn more. More info. can also be obtained at: www.alzheimer.ca/sk.
