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Education for the person with dementia

Next Steps

Next Steps is a five-week learning series for people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias and their care partner. Classes are provided free of charge, but donations to help defray costs are appreciated.

Participants are required to pre-register.

For classes in Regina, please contact Trina Hodgson at 949-4141 or email firstlinksouth@alzheimer.sk.ca.

For classes in Saskatoon, please contact Evangeline Patkau at 683-0141 or email firstlinknorth@alzheimer.sk.ca.

Next Steps participants:
• Increase their knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias
• Discuss changes in communication
• Identify strategies to help cope with changes as they occur
• Review relevant legal and financial issues
• Discuss local resources and support systems

Upcoming Next Steps classes in Regina:

Wednesdays, May 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30
1:30 to 3:30 p.m.