Southwick Public Library gives public opportunity to ‘experience’ dementia

SOUTHWICK — The Southwick Public Library is offering a unique take on mental health education.

Taking place on Nov. 5, The Dementia Experience is an interactive presentation that promises to be every bit as informative as it is harrowing. Wearing specialized sensory equipment, participants at the free event will be tasked with performing familiar activities, such as taking medication and cooking meals, as well as engaging in role-playing activities that simulate what it is like to have dementia.

The program strives to inform participants, showcasing the daily struggles of a person suffering from cognitive decline. The event will showcase how dementia impacts communities, isolates the those most vulnerable to it, and sheds a light on the societal stigma for those affected. The ultimate go