Free training in Heumen helps residents support people with dementia
With one in five people in the Netherlands affected by dementia, Heumen offers free training to help residents better understand and assist those living with the condition. Learn practical skills and share experiences to foster a dementia-friendly community.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Training Provider | Alzheimer Nederland |
| Location (May 28) | Ons Huis, Kerklaantje 6, Nederasselt |
| Location (October 14) | Municipal office, Kerkplein 6, Malden |
| Time | 19:00 - 21:30 |
| Target Audience | Residents of Heumen |
| Dementia Prevalence | 1 in 5 people in the Netherlands |
| Training Focus | Knowledge, tools, and real-life scenarios |
The municipality of Heumen, through its dementia-friendly working group, plays a key role in raising awareness and providing support for residents affected by dementia. Local governments often facilitate such initiatives to improve community inclusivity and care for vulnerable groups.
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Join the free 'Dementia-friendly' training
Exercising, grocery shopping, meeting others. Just a few everyday activities that most of us do effortlessly. But what if participating is no longer so obvious? This is the daily reality for the growing group of people with dementia. As many as one in five people in the Netherlands will experience some form of dementia. So there’s a very good chance that you know or will know someone affected by it.
Registration
The working group for a dementia-friendly municipality of Heumen wants everyone to be able to deal with dementia as well as possible. Help create a dementia-friendly society and join the free 'Dementia-friendly' training led by professionals from Alzheimer Nederland.
Training dates
Residents of our municipality are very welcome to attend the training on Thursday, 28 May from 19:00 to 21:30 at Ons Huis, Kerklaantje 6, Nederasselt. The next training will take place in October: Wednesday, 14 October from 19:00 to 21:30 at the municipal office, Kerkplein 6, Malden.
Training objectives
- gain more knowledge about dementia
- learn more tools on how to deal with it
- what should or shouldn’t you do in certain situations
- share experiences with others and practice with real-life examples.