The provincial and federal governments announced an investment of $716,000 for the Partnering for Dementia Friendly Communities Project in Newfoundland and Labrador. The funding supports the implementation of Canada’s national dementia strategy, and raises awareness about dementia, with a focus on reducing stigma and encouraging dementia-inclusive communities. This project will create a more dementia-friendly province […]
The provincial and federal governments announced an investment of $716,000 for the Partnering for Dementia Friendly Communities Project in Newfoundland and Labrador.
The funding supports the implementation of Canada’s national dementia strategy, and raises awareness about dementia, with a focus on reducing stigma and encouraging dementia-inclusive communities. This project will create a more dementia-friendly province by building on the Dementia Care Action Plan. The key goals of this initiative include:Encouraging dementia inclusive communities.
Eight communities will work with community engagement coordinators and local partners to create action plans that will guide their efforts to become dementia friendly. These communities represent a diverse geography, including both rural and urban communities:
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