The Pella Wellness Consortium will host the two part series, Understanding Dementia on the last two Fridays of March. The first program of the series on March 21st, titled Building a Supportive Community, will teach how to create a welcoming, safe, and respectful environment for those living with dementia and their caregivers. Those in attendance will also get to experience a dementia simulation as part of the first program. The second part of the series on March 28th, titled Caregiver Tips, will share insights on how to help individuals providing care to someone living with dementia. Both programs on March 21st and 28th will be held in the Pella Public Library’s Meeting Room at 10:30 am, and are free and open to the public.