Last weekend, we participated in a special learning event at White Rock Community Centre, hosted by Seniors Business Connect, Semiahmoo Seniors Network and Surrey Seniors Connect Community Response Network. Guest speaker Karen Tyrell (Dementia Solutions) spoke about “Unintentional Emotional Abuse in Dementia Care” helping attendees learn how to recognize unintentional emotional harm and build stronger, more compassionate relationships in dementia care. Along with other community service providers, Seniors First BC hosted a resource table.

1. Leslie Gaudette (COSCO), Linda Yauk (SFBC Public Education) and Karen Tyrell (Dementia Solutions).

2. Pat Perala (Semiahmoo Seniors Network), Linda Yauk (and Terrie Orthner (Surrey Seniors Connect Community Response Network).