Danette Mccarthy News Today

This year in Pierce and St. Croix counties, the St. Croix Valley Dementia Friendly Communities Coalition is going big to increase awareness of dementia and fight the stigma.

"Fortune Cookies" focuses on the fears connected with the prospect of memory loss.

Livestream play examines beauty, dementia, family (3/3/2021) The Winona Dementia Friendly Community Action Team is pleased to announce the upcoming virtual performance of “In the Garden,” the second of three plays that make up The Remember Project. Three events will be held through Zoom and are free to the public, though reservations are required. Tickets are available through Eventbrite at winona-garden2021.eventbrite.com. The dates are Wednesday, March 3, at 11 a.m...

Second dementia-friendly play coming Feb. 21 Matthew Widmans play "In the Garden" explores a familys struggles to make decisions together about a loved one with Alzheimers disease. Written By: Enterprise staff | × Courtesy of Living at Home of the Park Rapids Area The second play in a three-part cycle promoting a dementia-friendly culture is coming virtually to Park Rapids. Living at Home of the Park Rapids Area (LAH) will present a free, virtual performance of “In the Garden�...

The Remember Project Returns to Winona in virtual performance (2/3/2021) The Winona Dementia Friendly Community Action Team is pleased to announce the upcoming virtual performance of “In the Garden,” the second of three plays that make up The Remember Project. Three events will be held through Zoom and are free to the public, though reservations are required. Tickets are available through Eventbrite at winona-garden2021.eventbrite.com. The dates are Monday, February ...

“Steering into the Skid” returns for encore virtual performance The Jan. 19 event aims to engage family members, caregivers, local businesses and the broader community in a conversation about dementia and share resources and strategies to navigate memory loss. Written By: Enterprise staff | × "Steering the Skid" is a virtual, one-act play about memory care. Its the first of a trio of play by The Remember Project. (Submitted photo) An encore virtual performance and discussion ...