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1 LIVE WEBCAST: Please note Committee of the Whole Meetings, Regular Meetings, Public Hearings, Evening Meetings and some Special Meetings of City Council are being streamed and are accessible through the website at SPECIAL COUNCIL IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Notice is hereby given of the following Committee of the Whole Meeting: January 26, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. Committee Room 2, City Hall AGENDA Call to order. For On-Table additions, see items 1a 1e PRESENTATIONS 1. Dementia-Friendly Training Workshop, Alzheimers Society of BC a. Dementia Friend Workshop PowerPoint Presentation (On-Table) b. Alzheimer Society Programs and Services (On-Table) c. Dementia-Friendly Communities (On-Table) d. Alzheimer s Disease 10 Warning Signs (On-Table) e. Alzheimer Info Card (On-Table) ADJOURNMENT January 26, 2015 Committee of the Whole Agenda Page 1 Doc #649433

2 There is no Report with this Item. Please see Attachment(s).

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4 Alzheimer Society of B.C. Help for Today. Hope for Tomorrow

5 Dementia in B.C. More than 70,000 people in B.C. are currently living with Alzheimer s disease or another dementia. Of these, 10,000 are under the age of 65. More than 177,684 British Columbians will be living with the disease in 30 years.

6 Jim Mann

7 Dementia-Friendly Communities Create a heightened awareness about dementia. Support people with dementia to participate in their communities to the fullest extent possible.

8 What is a Dementia Friend? Someone who Has respect for a person living with dementia. Makes a person with dementia feel accepted. Focuses on a person s strengths and abilities. Knows it is better to offer assistance than to do nothing.

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10 The Brain

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13 How do you know if someone may have dementia?

14 1. Problems with memory. Signs of Dementia 2. Difficulty with familiar tasks. 3. Disorientation of time or place. Dementia affects every person differently. 4. Unable to find the right words. 5. Problems with abstract thinking. 6. Challenges following conversations. 7. Poor judgment.

15 ow can you help?

16 Start a Conversation Get the person s attention. Don t invade their space. Try to make eye contact. Ask the person if they would like your help. Check for a MedicAlert Safely Home Bracelet or another medical identification bracelet. Bring the person to a quieter place.

17 Communicate Respond to feelings, not stories. Connect, don t Correct. Speak slowly and clearly. Make one point at a time. Allow time for response. Ask yes and no, or other closedended questions. Say things another way or try again later.

18 Be Aware of Your Body Language Maintain a positive attitude. Monitor the tone of your voice. Be patient. Be aware of your body language. Gestures. Facial expressions. Posture.

19 When should you get more help?

20 When to Seek Help Wandering Physical distress Severe emotional distress I called so they could get home safe. I wanted to make sure they got the help they needed. What to do: Ask to call a family member. Call

21 Five Things to Share about Dementia 1. It is not a natural part of aging. 2. It is not just about losing your memory it can affect thinking, communicating and doing everyday activities. 3. It is possible to live well with dementia. 4. There is more to a person than a diagnosis of dementia. 5. The Alzheimer Society of B.C. is here to help.

22 Spread the Word! Invite the Alzheimer Society of B.C. to present at your: Workplace Community centre Faith group Service organization Encourage groups, businesses and organizations in your community to become Dementia Friends.

23 Contact Us Alzheimer Society of B.C First Link Dementia Helpline (Lower Mainland)

24 There is no Report with this Item. Please see Attachment(s).

25 On Table Special Committee of the Whole Jan. 26, 2015 re: Item 1

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27 There is no Report with this Item. Please see Attachment(s).

28 On Table Special Committee of the Whole Jan. 26, 2015 re: Item 1

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30 There is no Report with this Item. Please see Attachment(s).

31 On Table Special Committee of the Whole Jan. 26, 2015 re: Item 1

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33 There is no Report with this Item. Please see Attachment(s).

34 On Table Special Committee of the Whole January 26, 2015 Re: Item 1

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