Hello, I am Lee Reid, a retired counselor and elder who now volunteers with many community societies such as hospice or Nav-CARE, and in a long-term care facility. As dementia navigator with Nelson and District Seniors Coordinating Society (Sencoord), I will provide on-site welcome, reassurance, orientation and referrals for anyone concerned about dementia. My role will be education and referral to community resources such as the Alzheimers Society of BC or IHA Home Care nursing, or to IHA and other community Social Programs that are dementia-friendly. In collaboration with the needs of people concerned about dementia, I will build a flexible plan with you to optimise your quality of life. This could involve referral to community resources, connecting you to neighbourhood supports, and lifestyle education.

Our intention is to begin this service on August 19, 2025 as a 3-month pilot with hopes of continuing in the 2026.

I would be delighted to meet with you most Tuesday mornings in the Sencoord office, 719 Vernon Street (extreme right of the Civic Arena and up the enclosed stairs) if you care to drop in between 9:00 to 12:00. Alternately, to make an appointment, please contact Sencoord at 250-352-6008.