Surprise dementia event to connect community with resources
Surprise is providing a free event this month to raise awareness about dementia, reduce its stigma and connect attendees to valuable resources.
Courtesy Metro Creative Connection
Surprise is providing a free event this month to raise awareness about dementia, reduce its stigma and connect attendees to valuable resources.
The Surprise Dementia Awareness and Resource Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 27 at the Surprise Regional Library, 16089 N. Bullard Ave.
The city is teaming with Dementia Friendly Arizona, Banner Sun Health Research Institute and other community partners for this educational event that is open to families, caregivers and friends of someone living with dementia.
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Surprise dementia event to connect community with resources
Courtesy Metro Creative Connection
Surprise is providing a free event this month to raise awareness about dementia, reduce its stigma and connect attendees to valuable resources.
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Surprise is providing a free event this month to raise awareness about dementia, reduce its stigma and connect attendees to valuable resources.
The Surprise Dementia Awareness and Resource Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 27 at the Surprise Regional Library, 16089 N. Bullard Ave.
The city is teaming with Dementia Friendly Arizona, Banner Sun Health Research Institute and other community partners for this educational event that is open to families, caregivers and friends of someone living with dementia.
Check-in will be at 9 a.m., followed by three presentations:
9:15 a.m. – Dementia Friends Information Session with Janice Greeno, MA, Banner Sun Health Research Institute/Banner Alzheimer’s Institute
10 a.m. – Brain Health & Healthy Aging Presentation with Dr. Andrew Hiep Ho, DO, Banner Sun Health Research Institute
11 a.m. – World Alzheimer’s Day Proclamation presented by Surprise Mayor Kevin Sartor
Surprise is a member of the Dementia-Friendly America network of communities and partners to offer Dementia Friendly sessions for those living with memory loss and their care partners.
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