Canadians with dementia and their caregivers met their U.S. counterparts at the Peace Arch Park Wednesday afternoon.

Hosted by the UBC Centre for Search on Personhood in Dementia and the University of Washington Memory and Brain Wellness Center (MBWC), Dementia without Borders 含羞草研究社渞eflects efforts both centers are making to reinforce the rights, strengths and social citizenship of community members who live with dementia.含羞草研究社�

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The two groups exchanged pleasantries, banners, and bracelets.

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