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YouQuest is a charity founded to support Calgarians with young-onset dementia and their care partners via a wellness day program and access to counseling and peer support. September 27 marks the fifth anniversary since the service launched with just 10 participants! The program has since more than doubled in size, offering two full-service days at the Paperny Family JCC, and a brand-new half service day at the Killarney Recreation Centre. Recreation Therapists and program participants co-plan intentional and engaging activities to enjoy throughout the greater Calgary area. Typical service days begin with coffee and discussion, followed by stretching and a workout in the fitness studio and then a walk or bus ride to a restaurant to enjoy lunch together. Field trips to a museum or a walk along the river after lunch are a favourite highlight. Near the end of the day the group heads back to the JCC to sing and dance to live music. The half day program offers similar activities on a smaller scale. | 
