by Contributor on Sunday January 17 2021
There s a now available during the coronavirus pandemic that will help people deal with the impact of living with dementia in B.C.
“The pandemic has had a major impact on the lives of the estimated 70,000 British Columbians living with dementia in B.C., including residents in Nelson and other West Kootenay communities,” says Ruth Cordiner, a Support & Education Coordinator for the Alzheimer Society of B.C.’s West Kootenay region.
“The isolation they face has highlighted why we need to start taking real action in changing the future of people affected by the disease.”
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January 14, 2021
Webinar to look at dementia and the pandemic
“The pandemic has had a major impact on the lives of the estimated 70,000 British Columbians living with dementia in B.C., including residents of the Kootenays,” said Ruth Cordiner, a Support & Education Coordinator for the Alzheimer Society of B.C.’s West Kootenay region. “The isolation they face has highlighted why we need to start taking real action in changing the future of people affected by the disease.”
Changing the future is the theme for Alzheimer’s Awareness Month this year. Throughout the month, people across the province are sharing their experiences and hopes for the future: people like and Nelson caregiver Stephanie Moss.