Canadians with dementia and their caregivers met their U.S. counterparts at the Peace Arch Park Wednesday afternoon.

Hosted by the UBC Centre for Search on Personhood in Dementia and the University of Washington Memory and Brain Wellness Center (MBWC), Dementia without Borders 91裸聊视频渞eflects efforts both centers are making to reinforce the rights, strengths and social citizenship of community members who live with dementia.91裸聊视频�

The two groups, led by people carrying handmade banners that read 91裸聊视频楧ementia without Borders,91裸聊视频� met near the Peace Arch monument, situated between the U.S. and Canada borders.

The two groups exchanged pleasantries, banners, and bracelets.

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The goal of the event was to acknowledge work being done by persons with dementia, and to raise awareness and challenge stigma. The event included resource tables from Dementia Support Northwest, the Alzheimer91裸聊视频檚 Society of Canada, Washington State chapter of the Alzheimer91裸聊视频檚 Association and Momentia Seattle.

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