Those struggling with dementia in the Yorkton area will soon benefit from new funding from the Government of Saskatchewan. 

The province announced that SaskAbilities is now receiving $200,000 annually to deliver its Dementia Friendly Life Enrichment Program, which aims to help dementia patients remain in their homes and communities, provide activities in an individual’s home, reduce caregiver burnout by providing indirect respite opportunities, connect clients and community organizations to resources, and improve behaviour management. 

The funding will ensure that dementia patients living within 150 kilometres of Yorkton will be able to benefit from the Dementia Friendly Life Enrichment Program.

“We are deeply grateful to the Ministry of Health for their generous support of our Dementia Friendly Life Enrichment Program,” SaskAbilities Yorkton Branch Regional Director Aleks Hoeber said. “This funding allows us to continue to serve individuals living with dementia and their care partners. We look forward to continuing to offer meaningful, person-centered supports that help individuals age at home and in their communities.”