The Flint Hills Wellness Coalition is hosting a kickoff event for Dementia Friendly Manhattan.
Director Debbie Nuss says the initiative was created to make the community more aware of people living with memory loss, noting 10% of the national population.
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This year’s event will feature guest speaker Susan McFadden, author of Dementia Friendly Communities.
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After training, businesses will be given a decal to display that they are a Dementia Friendly Business.
The event will be held at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 1 at Rocking K’s Meeting Room on Kimball Avenue.
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