Lacombe on the path to be a Dementia Friendly Community

The City of Lacombe is looking to follow Innisfail’s lead, by taking steps to be known as a Dementia Friendly Community.

Lacombe is currently in the process of moving towards that goal, partnering with Alberta Health Services (AHS), the Primary Care Network, Lacombe FCSS, and Alzheimer Society.

Alex Seefeldt is a community recreation therapist with AHS at the Lacombe Community Health Centre. She says a ‘Dementia Friendly Community’ means helping to reduce the stigma around illnesses like dementia.

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