Delta residents face a serious health reality: the incidence rate of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias is growing rapidly.
That means more families have to cope with the issues of care giving and the prospect of their family member requiring residential care.
The non-profit Alzheimer Society of B.C. is helping families prepare for those possibilities with a free workshop this month in Delta. Life in Residential Care focuses on the process of adjustment after a person with dementia has moved into a residential care facility.
"You will learn about the changes to your role as a caregiver that this transition can bring and how to enhance your visits," says Krista Frazee, the society's support and education coordinator for Richmond and South Delta.
The session will also review strategies for working effectively with a care team, and offer tips for acting as an advocate within a residential care setting.
The workshop runs on Thursday, May 29 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Delta View Life Enrichment Centre's multipurpose room, 9321 Burns Drive. Pre-registration is required.
For information or to register, contact Frazee at 604-238-7390 or kfrazee@
