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Monday Apr 22, 2024
Monday Apr 22, 2024
In this episode of Dementia Dialogue titled, ‘It Started with Oma,’ the second in a series of conversations about Intergenerational Engagement, host, Lisa Loiselle speaks with Matthew Vorstermans and Ann-Marie Kungl.
Matthew lives in Creemore, Ontario, and spends his time volunteering. For many years he has supported residents at a local nursing home, reading to children at the public library and most passionately, volunteering to support those living with dementia.
Matthew got involved in intergenerational activities as a young grandson whose Oma was living with dementia in another country. Since then he has been a passionate volunteer for the Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County. This May he will be volunteering for the 18th straight year as a participant in the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s.
Ann-Marie Kungl has witnessed Matthew’s passion and commitment to supporting those living with dementia since she became the CEO of the Alzheimer’s Society of Simcoe County. Ann-Marie speaks about the importance of intergenerational connection, programs being offered by Simcoe County and of course the upcoming Walk.
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