L.O.D.G.E. Lectures: “Dementia Resource Program: Free Training for Dementia Care” Receive Dementia Friends Certificate

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Sequim, WA - June 11, 2024 - The Lodge at Sherwood Village is proud to announce a significant event in dementia care education. On Monday, June 24th, at 2:00 p.m., the community is invited to participate in a comprehensive training program focused on dementia care. The event will take place at The Lodge at Sherwood Village, located at 660 W. Evergreen Farm Way, Sequim, WA 98382. To attend this crucial event and become part of the movement towards dementia-friendly communities, please RSVP to 360-681-3100.
Guest speaker Brittanie Buchanan, Dementia Outreach Development Coordinator and Dementia Friends Regional Coordinator, will lead the session. Buchanan brings her expertise as a SHARE Counselor within the Dementia Outreach Program at the Olympic Area Agency on Aging.
The training program is designed to inform community members about dementia, including its types, communication techniques, and ways to foster a dementia-friendly environment. Attendees will learn the five key messages of Dementia Friends and how to take action within their communities to support those living with dementia.
"Dementia Friends helps to inform community members on understanding what dementia is, how to communicate, and what you can do in your community to be more dementia-friendly," said Buchanan.
The event aims to encourage individuals to become Dementia Friends by attending the free informational session. By increasing understanding, challenging stigma, connecting to local resources, and engaging in community support, participants can join the movement of Dementia Friends Washington.
It's essential to recognize the prevalence of dementia in Washington state, where 120,000 people live with dementia, and 297,000 individuals care for someone living with the condition. The majority of people living with dementia remain within the community, interacting with the public every day.
Join us in making a difference in the lives of those affected by dementia.
About Dementia Friends Washington: Dementia Friends Washington is part of a global movement that aims to change people's perceptions of dementia and transform how the community supports individuals living with the condition. Other supporting members include: UW Medicine Memory and Brain Wellness Center and the Dementia Action Collaborative Washington State.
About The Lodge at Sherwood Village: The Lodge at Sherwood Village is a people-focused residential living community dedicated to providing exceptional living experiences to its members. Located at 660 W. Evergreen Farm Way, Sequim, WA, The Lodge offers a range of activities and events to support the well-being of its community members and gladly extends certain of these resources to it's surrounding neighbors and friends.
For additional information about the event or The Lodge at Sherwood Village, please contact Michelle Headrick, Administrator/Marketing Director, at mheadrick@thelodgeatsherwood.com or Amanda Cerutti, Administrative Assistant, at amanda@thelodgeatsherwood.com or April Oldfield, Activity Director, at ac-tivities@thelodgeatsherwood.com. You can also call 360-681-3100.
360-681-3100,PHONE 360-683-3796/FAX
Contact: Michelle Headrick, The Lodge at Sherwood Village Manager/Marketing Director
April Oldfield, The Lodge at Sherwood Village Activity Director
Phone: 360-681-3100
Email: mheadrick@thelodgeatsherwood.com activities@thelodgeatsherwood.com