Charter Research has announced a free conference for families living with dementia at the Venetian Center from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., April 8.
The event will be organized by Coping with Dementia LLC, a dementia education and training company that has presented successful conferences in Citrus County since 2014.
“The extraordinary growth of Sumter, Lake and Marion Counties…has developed one of the most senior demographic populations in the nation,” said Coping with Dementia President Debbie Selsavage. “One result is that dementia, which becomes more common among citizens over the age of 65, has become a pressing issue affecting public safety and our quality of life.”
Selsavage thought it was a great time to partner with Charter Research in this free major event that will give the community an opportunity to learn about Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, and to inform them of the many resources that are available to lighten the load of dementia care.
Space has been reserved for an audience of 375 at the Venetian Center, located at One Dozier Cir., Leesburg. More than two dozen companies and services will be available to offer free information, as well as expert speakers who will talk about dementia in plain language. A light breakfast and lunch will also be provided with live music.
Selsavage promised the conference will surpass expectations.
She stated, “We’ve had a decade to develop this format, and we will deliver an educational event that will surprise attendees in its optimistic tone and useful content. And we welcome both caregivers and their loved ones living with dementia. No one is excluded.”
While the conference is free, reservations are required for planning purposes. Register early at https://forms.gle/avzpAGkHTSFg1SaN8. Seating is limited. For more information, call 352-422-3663.