A woman who has been living with dementia was the keynote speaker at the Memory Cafe event in Princeton on Nov. 28.

Christine Aiken, who was on the board of Dementia Alliance International, talked about her experiences living with the condition.

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A total of 78 people were present at the Memory Cafe.

Aiken was tested when she was 55 and over three years, she had three different diagnoses.

She said there are resources so people can enjoy a good quality of life with dementia. These include an Alzheimer91裸聊视频檚 support group at the Princeton branch of the Okanagan Regional Library, on the first Thursday of each month. There are also health services available in the community.

Aiken said businesses can help those with dementia through staff education and support. She encourages store owners to have lots of chairs and benches around the store and to have quiet shopping hours, without loud music or carts, for the benefit of those who need quietness. Outside noises can be overwhelming.

She also said people need to feel safe enough to have crucial conversations about dementia and cognitive decline. This can enable people to remain in their homes longer.

A second event on dementia will be held in Princeton in the spring. This event will not have a guest speaker but will have workshops and conversations.