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Dementia Friendly Nature Walk

dementia friendly nature walk
Studies have shown that exposure to nature can help reduce stress, anxiety, and agitation while promoting relaxation and a sense of calm for individuals with dementia. Similarly, having someone who is in a similar situation as you is great for caretakers. 

People living with dementia and their caretakers are invited to join us at Wainwright Sports Complex for a leisurely nature walk and talk along the Greenbelt. This route is paved for accessibility, but does have one very short hill that chairs will have to be pushed up. Overall, the walk is 1.5 miles long. The start and end of our walk will be at the Wainwright building, which has bathrooms. We will have a table set up with snacks and water at the beginning of the walk and midway through out walk.

Participants are encouraged to stay after the walk for snacks and to meet other people living with dementia and their caretakers.

This is a collaboration between the city parks and Age-Friendly South Portland.

Dates: Thursday, September 19
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Location: Wainwright Sports Complex
Fee: free


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