In Person Event sponsored and hosted by Amica Taunton at 85 Taunton Road East, Whitby! Participants will receive an up close, hands-on experience that provides critical insight into the world of dementia. This program is invaluable to people who are caring for a person living with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia. When someone is diagnosed with dementia, it affects everyone: the family, friends, and professional caregivers. The Virtual Dementia Tour® helps shed light on what it might be like to live with Dementia.
FAQs
What can I expect?
Participants go through the Tour individually. To register, you will select a specific time slot within the 2 hour period. On arrival at your designated time you will be outfitted with gear that alters your senses (e.g., vision, hearing, touch) in order to experience what it might be like to live with dementia. You will have an opportunity to reflect on and talk about your experience. Please wear socks and closed toe footwear. Please allocate approximately 60 minutes for the Tour. If you are interested in doing the Tour as part of a small group, please contact the organizer.
**Please wear socks and closed toe shoes**
Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Please contact Dawn dlockhart@alzheimerdurham.com if you have any questions, or call 905-576-2567 x 5223.
What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?
We are pleased to share, Amica Taunton and Amica Pickering will be sponsoring this in person event at their Amica Taunton located. The address is 85 Taunton Road East, Whitby. Parking is available on site.
We wish to thank Amica Taunton and Amica Pickering for their generous support!
Who should attend?
This is an excellent interactive simulation and learning opportunity for family and friends of someone living with dementia, service or care providers, health care or social service students; in short anyone interested in developing a greater understanding of the cognitive, emotional and behavioural changes associated with dementia.
