Are you interested in making your community more respectful, understanding and inclusive of people with dementia and their families? Join us for "Collaborating for a Dementia-Friendly Washington: Building Momentum" - Washington's premiere conference on building dementia-friendly communities!
10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday October 27, at Tukwila Community Center
Conference highlights:
- Learn action steps you can take to make your community more dementia-friendly
- Discover dementia-friendly programs you can offer in your senior center, library, faith community, and more
- Explore culturally-tailored dementia awareness initiatives and programs
- Enjoy a delicious lunch with conversation facilitated by Marnita's Table, a national organizatoin devoted to building bridges across differenceOptional pre-conference virtual event (12-1 p.m. Tuesday October 21) will introduce you to the Dementia Friends public awareness program that you can bring to your community.
The conference is for anyone who wants to take action to make their community more dementia-friendly, including people with dementia, caregivers, and people who work/volunteer in a variety of public settings: aging and senior services, arts and culture, chambers of commerce, city, state or tribal government, community centers, cultural associations, faith communities, libraries, neighborhood groups, parks and recreation, service clubs, social or health care services.
All participants are welcome. If you need any disability-related accommodations, please contact conference coordinator Marigrace Becker by October 10 at 206-543-2440 or mbecker1@uw.edu.
This event is organized by the UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center, on behalf of the Washington State Dementia Action Collaborative, with primary funding provided by the Aging and Long Term Support Administration, and with a planning committee made up of advisors from across the state.
If staying overnight before or after, hotel Group Discount Rate available at Courtyard by Marriott, Sea-Tac Area. Booking Deadline September 26. View event website below for details.
More info: https://depts.washington.edu/mbwc/events/dfc
