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You’re invited 5:30 – 5:45 p.m. Introduction to a Dementia-Friendly Community 5:45 – 6:30 p.m. Light Dinner and Community Surveys 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Screening of the movie “Still Alice,” an award-winning movie depicting the story of a professor and her family and how they cope with a diagnosis of early onset Alzheimer’s Disease Thursday, October 15, 2015 Swenson Hall, University of Wisconsin-Superior 1610 Weeks Avenue, Superior, WI Community kick-off for a Dementia-Friendly Superior ---PAGE BREAK--- What is a Dementia-Friendly Community? A Dementia-Friendly Community is a place where individuals with dementia (memory loss): • Are able to live good lives. • Have the ability to live as independently as possible. • Continue to be part of their communities. • Are met with understanding. • Are given support where necessary. Logo created by www.purpleangel.org.uk Dementia-Friendly Superior A group of engaged citizens and businesses have started a Dementia-Friendly Community initiative in Superior. After a survey of community awareness, needs and resources is completed, this group will develop an action plan to make our community dementia friendly. If interested in being a part of the Dementia-Friendly Community initiative or for more information, contact: Luann Teige, Senior Connections at [PHONE REDACTED] or Aaryn Ackley, Mariner Medical Clinic at [PHONE REDACTED].