The impact of social connections is the focus of a free event this week.
Nipissing University has partnered with Brunel University London, the Retired Teachers Foundation of Ontario (RTOERO) and Rare Dementia Support (RDS) Canada for ‘Sip and Sonder: Connections with Self, Family, Community and the Natural Environment’.
The goal is to stimulate conversations around the importance of social health and social connectedness.
An installation of stories of connection and living with dementia through map drawing will also be featured.
“Social health through connectedness are important components of overall health,” said Dr. Mary Pat Sullivan, Professor of Social Work at Nipissing University and RDS Canada Director. “Often times, social connectedness is impacted as a result of long-term health conditions and living in northern, rural or small urban communities. This event highlights the importance of social connection in our lives through the perspective of those living with dementia using a tool called an eco-map.”
The event takes place at the North Bay Museum on Wednesday, Nov. 1 from 1-5 pm and Thursday, Nov. 2 from 10 am to 5 pm.
Light refreshments will also be available.
