Residents of Chelsea and neighboring towns are invited to attend a special Valentine’s session of Chelsea’s free monthly Informational Luncheons. This luncheon will be the same format that community members are familiar with from previous events, but with an added emphasis on creating a welcoming and accessible environment for people living with dementia. The place settings, decorations, and menu have all been designed to create a safe and comfortable sensory experience for all.
Age-Friendly Chelsea’s Informational Luncheons have been a community staple every third Thursday of the month since 2021. This monthly event provides time for socializing with friends and neighbors, a home cooked meal, and hearing brief talks on various topics. Every few months a chapter from the “Pathways to Well-Being with Dementia” is covered. February’s topic will be Emotional, Psychological, and Functional Health presented by Chelsea resident and Age-Friendly committee chairman Wilma Ware.
February’s luncheon is being held in partnership with UMaine’s Lifelong Fellows Program. This event is just one of the ways that Lifelong Maine is striving to support communities around the state interested in improving public awareness and inclusion for people living with dementia.
Social exclusion unfortunately is a common experience for people living with dementia and their families. Communities can lessen this impact by increasing public knowledge and reducing stigma and stereotyping. Dementia-Inclusive communities help people living with dementia to enjoy social connections and experience the best possible quality of life. All community members benefit from these more user-friendly environments.
Space for the event is limited! If you wish to attend, please RSVP by Monday, February 12, 2024. Call or leave a message at the Chelsea town office at (207) 582-4802 or email Dot Grady at agefriendlychelsea@yahoo.com
To learn more about the Informational Luncheons or Age-Friendly Chelsea please visit Chelsea’s town website or visit the Age-Friendly Chelsea Facebook page.
To Learn more about Age-Friendly Maine or Dementia Inclusive Programs please visit lifelongmaine.org.
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Katherine Bhana says:
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Residents of Chelsea and neighboring towns are invited to attend a special Valentine’s session of Chelsea’s free monthly Informational Luncheons. This luncheon will be the same format that community members are familiar with from previous events, but with an added emphasis on creating a welcoming and accessible environment for people living with dementia. The place settings, decorations, and menu have all been designed to create a safe and comfortable sensory experience for all.
Sending prayers and support. My mother who had been diagnosed with Dementia for 3 years at the age of 82 had all her symptoms reversed with Ayurveda medicine from natural herbs centre after undergoing their Dementia Ayurvedic protocol, she’s now able to comprehend what is seen. God Bless all Dementia disease Caregivers. Stay Strong, take small moments throughout the day to thank yourself, to love your self, and pray to whatever faith, star, spiritual force you believe in and ask for strength, visit naturalherbscentre .com i can personally vouch for these remedy but you would probably need to decide what works best for you