Rotary Program-Dementia-Elly Contreras
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19 Dec 2024 |
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Chapala Sunrise Rotary
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After her husband's diagnosis in 2015, Elly Contreras dedicated herself to understanding dementia and supporting others on this challenging journey.
Upon relocating to Lake Chapala, Elly noticed a lack of resources and support for those grappling with dementia. Fueled by her studies at the Wicking University of Tasmania in "Understanding Dementia" and "Preventing Dementia," Elly is on a mission to raise awareness and create supportive communities.
Elly's training now empowers her to facilitate discussion groups for individuals with early-onset dementia and Mild Cognitive Impairment (MID) — giving them a voice and working tirelessly to dismantle the stigma surrounding the disease.
Elly is a Rotary Past District Governor and a Club Champion for ADRAG https://adrag.org/club-champions/

