Alzheimer’s disease is the second most feared disease for Canadians as they age. With many Nanaimo residents 50 years of age or older, dementia is becoming a pressing health issue locally (Source: Nanaimo Bulletin May 6, 2014).
The Alzheimer Resouce Centre in Nanaimo provides information, workshops and other support for people in the Central and North Vancouver Island.
This Thursday on People First Radio, we will be speaking with Jane Hope, the society’s support and education coordinator.
