Fall 2016 Dementia Series
Working Toward a Dementia Friendly Community

Let’s Talk About Memory Loss: Why Are We So Afraid

Sunday, October 23rd
two times, two locations (choose one):

9:40 a.m. at
Gethsemane Lutheran Church
715 Minnetonka Mills Rd.
Hopkins, MN 55343

1:00 p.m. at
Open Circle Adult Day
34 10th Ave. S.
Hopkins, MN 55343

RSVP: 952-697-3871

Many people avoid diagnosis because of the stigma associated with the disease. Caregivers and people with dementia often feel deserted by their friends and family.

• Acknowledge the devastation of the disease
• Explore the impact of memory loss on identity
• Discuss ways to cope with the diagnosis
• Learn ways to support friends and families

Speaker: Patty Crawford
Manager, Open Circle Adult Day Program