More than 6 million Americans are living w ith Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia. More than 11 million A mericans provide unpaid care for a family member or friend living with dem entia. All of us are likely to encounter individuals afflicted with these diseases in our family\, friends\, neighbors\, colleagues\, or when just w alking down the street or shopping at the grocery store.
\nThis disc ussion is part of Montgomery County's Dementia Friendly initiative\, which aims to make our community "dementia friendly"\, meaning all members of s ociety are welcoming and understanding of what dementia is\, what it looks like\, and how to interact and keep those with dementia continued valued members of society. \; \;
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\nLib rary Program Attendance (both virtual and in the branch) is limited to par ticipants within the suggested age range of the program. Children attendin g an MCPL program under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Adul ts attending a program intended for children must have an accompanying chi ld.
\nIf you plan to attend with a group of ten or more\, please con tact the branch at least one week before the program to discuss how your g roup might be accommodated.
\nAccommodation Requests
\nPeople who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing should request \;
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