Bartholomew County Public Library and Thrive Alliance are offering information sessions to anyone interested in learning how to become a Dementia Friend, which has been formed to provide training and education to help increase dementia awareness in the community.
A live session will be at 9 a.m. June 18 at the library plaza in downtown Columbus. A virtual session will be 3 p.m. June 25 (also the rain date for the June 18 session).
Sandy Allman, a trained Dementia Champion representing Dementia Friends Indiana, will lead the one-hour workshops. Those who attend will learn about the stigma associated with dementia and how to create community environments welcoming to those living with the disease.
Resources available through the library include Memory Kits, which provide many activities for those with dementia, and “Dial-A-Story,” a telephone number to call and listen to readings.
Participants will be eligible for a drawing to win a $25 gift card to Amazing Joe’s restaurant.
To register, visit mybcpl.org under events on the library’s website.
