Dementia Sensitivity

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Community & Lifestyle

Age Group:

Adults
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Program Description

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Join us for a special program on dementia, presented by Lee Health. 

Participants will gain a better understanding of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, including common symptoms, causes, and progressive stages. The presenter will help attendees increase awareness of behavioral symptoms associated with dementia, equip others to communicate effectively with persons with dementia, and discuss local resources available to assist those with dementia, their families, and caregivers.

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Accessibility

Special services like sign language interpretation and assistive listening can be provided at events to patrons upon request. Please give at least up to five business days notice to library staff in order to schedule services at events. Call 239-479-4636 or stop by the reference desk at your local library.

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