This month at the Alzheimer Society.
September 2021
Dementia webinar | Lived experience: Painting the journey
The ASRP Exchange with Dr. Michael Jackson
Please join us for a presentation led by Dr. Michael Jackson from the University of Manitoba. Dr. Jackson is an ASRP Biomedical Grant recipient and his project is titled: "Identifying perspective therapeutic targets in Alzheimer's disease: Understanding the cascading affects of cellular deterioration".
First Link Learning Series - Pain & Distress
The Alzheimer Society of Newfoundland & Labrador is offering the First Link Learning Series online, at no cost, to continue educating people with dementia and their families on how to live well with dementia.
Painting with Laurie
An event for Care Partners and Persons living with Dementia
Réseau de soutien virtuel aux aidants naturels
Ce programme mensuel gratuit permit aux soignants de personnes atteintes d’un trouble neurocognitif de se connecter virtuellement. Les soignants partagent leurs expériences, encouragent l’un l’autre, et apprennent l’un de l’autre.
Painting with Laurie
An event for Care Partners and Persons living with Dementia
Dementia Support Scavenger Hunt!
Dementia webinar | Understanding the connections between hearing loss and dementia
Intro to Self-Care for the Caregiver
Self-Care for the Caregiver is designed to help individuals who are feeling overwhelmed in caring for others and finding it hard to take care of themselves.
First Link Learning Series - Advanced Dementia
The Alzheimer Society of Newfoundland & Labrador is offering the First Link Learning Series online, at no cost, to continue educating people with dementia and their families on how to live well with dementia.
Humanity in Music
This World Alzheimer’s Day on September 21 at 6:00 PM, Humanity in Music will commemorate those living with dementia, their caregivers, their families, and their journey with a special online concert featuring Canadian music and Canadian artists!
Humanity in Music
This World Alzheimer’s Day on September 21 at 6:00 PM, Humanity in Music will commemorate those living with dementia, their caregivers, their families, and their journey with a special online concert featuring Canadian music and Canadian artists!
Humanity in Music – A Nationwide Virtual Fundraising Music Event
This World Alzheimer’s Day, Humanity in Music will commemorate those living with dementia, their caregivers, their families, and their journey with a special online concert featuring Canadian music and Canadian artists!
Virtual Caregiver Support Network – Province-Wide
This is a free monthly program that enables those caring for someone living with dementia to connect virtually and receive support. Caregivers get together to share their experiences, offer support and learn from one another.
Memory Loss: Enhancing Our Understanding
ASHPE Education & Support Coordinator Sharon Osvald will be presenting virtually to the Belleville Public Library during " Memory Loss: Enhancing Our Understanding on World Alzheimer Day
Seeing Gems Not Just Loss
A Positive Approaches to Care Workshop
Finding Your Way Scavenger Hunt
Join the Alzheimer Society Southwest Partners as we journey across Elgin County searching for clues and learning about dementia.
Virtual Caregiver Support Network – Province-Wide
This is a free monthly program that enables those caring for someone living with dementia to connect virtually and receive support. Caregivers get together to share their experiences, offer support and learn from one another.
Dementia webinar | Getting to know dementia: Responding to a diagnosis
The ASRP Exchange with Dr. Matthew Parsons
Please join us for a presentation led by Dr. Matthew Parsons from Memorial University. Dr. Parsons is an ASRP Biomedical New Investigator Grant recipient and his project is titled: "Strengthening brain cells: Determining the failure of brain cell communication in Alzheimer's disease".
Wiser on Wednesday's, Dementia Friendly
This initiative is a fun virtual learning workshop hosted by the Alzheimer Society of Hastings-Prince Edward. These sessions will give individuals the skills and confidence when engaging with someone living with dementia and also with their care partners
First Link Learning Series - The Day of Placement
The Alzheimer Society of Newfoundland & Labrador is offering the First Link Learning Series online, at no cost, to continue educating people with dementia and their families on how to live well with dementia.
First Steps for Care Partners
First Steps for Care Partners Virtual Education Series is divided into 4 sessions. Session 1: What is Dementia?, Session 2: Adapting to Brain Changes, Session 3: Planning Ahead, Session 4, Building a Circle of Support and runs every Tuesday evening from 6:30-8:30 from September 14-October 5, 2021
Young-Onset Caregiver Support Group (diagnosed younger than 65)
Dementia 101
An event for Care Partners and Persons living with Dementia
Dementia webinar | Getting to know dementia: What is dementia?
First Link Learning Series - The Long Term Care Process
The Alzheimer Society of Newfoundland & Labrador is offering the First Link Learning Series online, at no cost, to continue educating people with dementia and their families on how to live well with dementia.
Virtual Caregiver Support Network – Tantramar, Moncton and Southeastern NB
This is a free monthly program that enables those caring for someone living with dementia to connect virtually and receive support. Caregivers get together to share their experiences, offer support and learn from one another.
First Link Learning Series - When Care Needs are Increasing
The Alzheimer Society of Newfoundland & Labrador is offering the First Link Learning Series online, at no cost, to continue educating people with dementia and their families on how to live well with dementia.
Climb for Alzheimer's
From September 1 – 21, 2021, hikers and climbers from all over the province will be able to explore beautiful British Columbia while raising funds in support of the Alzheimer Society of B.C. and showing the thousands of people affected by dementia that they are not alone. With the additional option to join us as a group as we take on the legendary Grouse Grind® in North Vancouver on Sunday, September 19!