The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office announces its partnership in a free conference for families living with dementia at the Savannah Center in The Villages on October 30, 2023. The event will be organized by Coping with Dementia LLC, a dementia education and training company that has presented successful conferences in Citrus County since 2014.
About the event, Sumter Sheriff William O. “Bill” Farmer Jr. says, “The extraordinary growth of Sumter County – along with Lake and Marion counties — has developed one of the most senior demographic populations in the nation. One result is that dementia, which becomes more common among citizens over the age of 65, has become a pressing issue affecting public safety and our quality of life. I think it’s a great time to partner in this free major event that will give our citizens an opportunity to learn about Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, and to inform them of the many resources that are available to lighten the load of dementia care.”
Space has been reserved for an audience of 300 at the Savannah Center, located at 1545 North Buena Vista Blvd., The Villages. More than two-dozen companies and services will be available to offer free information, as well as expert speakers who will talk about dementia in plain language. A light lunch will also be provided.
Coping with Dementia President Debbie Selsavage promises that the conference will surpass expectations. She states, “We’ve had a decade to develop this format, and we will deliver an educational event that will surprise attendees in its optimistic tone and useful content.” She adds, “And we welcome both caregivers and their loved ones living with dementia. No one is excluded.”
While the conference is free, reservations are required for planning purposes. The reservation process will begin on August 1, 2023. For more information prior to that date, please call 352-422-3663.
