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Dementia Friendly Charlton outlines outreach, memory-cafe plans and business trainings
Summary
A volunteer group, Dementia Friendly Charlton, described a recent community survey and plans for a memory cafe, business trainings and referral services to support residents living with dementia and their caregivers.
Gina Metras, who identified herself as a Charlton resident and a staff member of Tri-Valley Elder Services, briefed the Town of Charlton Board of Selectmen on Jan. 28 about Dementia Friendly Charlton’s outreach and planned services.
Metras said the group conducted a community survey in August–September that drew 81 respondents. She reported that 55% of respondents said they had a close family member with dementia. Metras described priorities…
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