Dementia Friendly Marlborough News

 

Next Time Out Cafe to be held Sunday, September 15, 2019 at the Marlborough Senior Center:

Caregivers and their loved ones living with memory loss are invited join us at the Marlborough Senior Center, 40 New Street from 1:00 - 3:00 pm.  Refreshments and entertainment.  Please RSVP to Marlborough Senior Center  508-485-6492.  Click HERE for more information.

 

Resources Available at Marlborough Senior Center:

As part of the MetroWest Alzheimer's Partnership Senior Center / Library Outreach Project, the Marlborough Senior Center recently received resource information on Alzheimer's disease and materials that will help connect families and caregivers to services through the Alzheimer's Association.  For the full story, click HERE.

 

Dementia Friendly Businesses in Marlborough:

Look for the "Dementia Friendly" window decal at these locations:  Marlborough City Hall, Kennedy's Pub, Welly's and most recently Avidia Bank, now "Dementia Friendly" after employee training.

 

Cognitive Alert Form for Marlborough Police:

Worried about a friend or loved one with dementia or Alzheimer's becoming lost?  Click HERE to register an individual with the Marlborough Police Department.

 

First Dementia Friendly School in Massachusetts:

Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School becomes first school in Massachusetts to become Dementia Friendly.  Click HERE for details.

 

Community Meeting Video:

To view video of our March 4, 2017 Community Meeting, click HERE.

 

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What is COME 2 B Dementia-Friendly Marlborough?

 

COME 2 B Dementia-Friendly Marlborough (Communities Of Massachusetts Engage to be Dementia Friendly) is a grassroots volunteer-driven collaboration to prepare the Marlborough community to be dementia friendly.  It creates an informed, safe and respectful community for people with dementia and their families and caregivers, and provides supportive options that foster quality of life.