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More than 40 Chehalis tribal elders visited the In the Circle with Our Knowledge Keepers resource fair on Aug. 2.
Resource fair for our knowledge keepers

Gathering give elders Once participants completed

a wealth of information GET IN TOUCH the passport, they were given
another survey to complete to get
a $50 gift card and raffle ticket.
By Christina Hicks For help on your wellness Elders also received a bag with a Thank you to all the
journey, call Community
On the morning and early Wellness Manager Christina key finder (courtesy of SPIPA) and volunteers, which
afternoon of Aug. 2, the Wellness Hicks at 360-709-1741. head fan (courtesy of Indian Child
Program held a dementia and Welfare elders services). included summer
Alzheimer’s event called In the The elders had positive youth workers, who
Circle with Our Knowledge feedback about the resource fair.
Keepers. n Grip strength They said it was a great event and really enjoyed help-
The purpose of the gathering n Timed up and go very informative. ing on this event.
was to educate elders on these two n Number symbol coding task “Thank you to all the
very important health topics and n Physical activity survey volunteers, which included – CHRISTINA HICKS
more. It was made possible by n Mind and diet survey summer youth workers, who really
contributions from the Alzheimer’s enjoyed helping on this event,”
Association, Washington State n Education video said Christina Hicks.
University, Institute for Research
and Education to Advance
Community Health and the
Agencies on Aging (AOA) Unpaid
Family Caregiver grant.
Statewide Health Insurance
Benefits Advisors (SHEBA)
provided information on Medicare
and Medicaid programs for Native
Americans and elders. Certified
intuitive eating coach, registered 4 & 8 PM
dietitian and nutritionist
Cathy Visser shared nutrition SUNDAY,
information. NOV. 6
Forty-one elders who identified
as being age 50 or older were
in attendance to learn more
about dementia and Alzheimer’s. No purchase necessary.
Multiple vendors set up stations in Must be age 21 or older
the Community Center gym with to participate. Please see
resources. a rewards representative
Upon entering the event, elders for full details.
completed a survey and received a
passport to mark off as they visited
different tables in the gym.
Stations included:
n Height and weight
n Blood pressure