Record #: KNA0198
Last Modified: 15 Jan 2020
Last Full Update: 15 Jan 2020

Contact Information

Office Phone 250.860.0305
Toll Free Phone 1.800.634.3399
Fax 250.860.0418
Website www.alzheimerbc.org
Primary Contact Andrea Campbell, Support & Education Coordinator, First Link; Minds in Motion Coordinator, North & Central Okanagan; Email: acampbell@alzheimerbc.org
Alternate Contact Sherry Wezner, Support & Education Coordinator, First Link, North & Central Okanagan; Email: swezner@alzheimerbc.org
Primary Executive Maribeth Friesen, Manager, North & Central Okanagan; Email: mfriesen@alzheimerbc.org
Social Media Facebook Facebook: www.facebook.com/AlzheimerBC
Instagram Instagram: www.instagram.com/AlzheimerBC/
LinkedIn LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/alzheimer-society-of-b-c-
Twitter Twitter: twitter.com/AlzheimerBC
YouTube YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/AlzheimerBC

Description & Services

Service Details - Offers a physical fitness and social program for people experiencing early memory loss due to Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia with a friend, family member or care partner  
- Participants will stay physically active, meet and socialize with others living with dementia, get involved in activities such as ping pong, bingo, or other games, and have access to information about dementia and services as needed  
- The first component is a 45-minute low-impact fitness class lead by a fitness instructor  
- The staff and volunteers from the Alzheimer Society of BC welcome participants to social/activity time with light refreshments in the second part of the program
Eligibility This program is designed for people with early symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia, such as memory loss, confusion, communication difficulties and changes in mood and behaviour, and is intended to be enjoyed with a care partner
How to Apply Registration occurs through the recreation centres where Minds in Motion takes place. We encourage you to attend a trial session prior to registering. 
For additional information, please email or phone
Cost Program
Meetings Kelowna  
Wed, 1:30 - 3pm 
Parkinson Recreation Centre @ 1800 Parkinson Way 
 
Vernon  
Thu, 10 - 11:30am or 1 - 2:30pm 
Vernon Recreation Centre @ 3310 37th Ave

Location

Address & Map
1664 Richter St, Unit 307
Kelowna, BC V1Y 8N3
Located In Community Kelowna
Major Intersection Richter St and Leon Ave

Other Details

Languages English