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School Alzheimer Education Program

 

Our new "Early Onset" group starts January 13th, 2010 and will run for six consecutive weeks, each Wednesday from 1 to 3pm.

This group is for people under age 65 with a diagnosis of Alzheimer disease or a related Dementia. The program will be an opportunity for people to learn about the disease and meet others experiencing the same difficulties. Each week the group will participate in a hands on fun activity to maximize their capabilities. Registration is needed for this group. Contact Elaine Griffin for more information.

 

"First Steps for Caregivers "
Alzheimer disease is a progressive degenerative brain disease. Symptoms include loss of memory, poor judgment, difficulty with day to day tasks; and changes in communication abilities, mood and behaviour.
Please join us for these free workshops from 1:30 – 3:30

SESSION 1: Monday March 8th 2010  -  An Overview of Dementia.
SESSION 2: Monday March 15th 2010  -  Understanding the Brain and Changes.
SESSION 3: Monday March 22nd 2010  -  Communication with the Person with Dementia.
SESSION 4: Monday March 29th 2010  -  Responsive Behaviours in Dementia.


Please call to register  519-941-1221 or register by email Elaine Griffin

 

Support Groups - Caregiver support for individuals and family and early stage support for individuals with dementia.

 

Orangeville:

25 Centennial Road Unit 1

Shelburne:

Mel Lloyd Centre - C Entrance - Downstairs

Please register for all Support Groups by calling 519-941-1221

 

 

Relax & Renew for Caregivers Programs

We are offering a new program to Caregivers and have designed it to support you in maintaining your own well-being, as you care for your loved ones. Using methods that have been proven successful in reducing and managing stress (such as Breath Work, Mindfulness, Creative Visualization, and Movement and Stretching) you will have the opportunity to experience and explore how to incorporate the techniques that work best for you into your daily life, in support of your own health and well-being.  

This Program is offered in both a Group format and in Personal Sessions.  Series will run for 9 weeks.  Please consider joining us.  Call Susan for more information or to register.  There is NO FEE for this program.  Classes are Tuesday mornings 10 until noon.  Please note:   Registration is required as space is limited. 519-941-1221 or email Susan Stewart

Making Connections for upcoming dates and more information click here

Poetic Grief Workshop A series of workshops for anyone who is experiencing the grief of losing a loved one to dementia and want to explore the expression of those feelings. No poetic experience is required and writing or sharing is optional. It is a very supportive and safe environment. Please contact Susan Stewart for further information and to register.

Care Essentials A learning series for family caregivers click here

Education & Awareness

Friend-to-Friend Peer Support

Resource Library

Safely Home Program - Safely Homeis a nationwide program designed to help find the person who is lost and assist in a safe return home. Developed by the Alzheimer Society of Canada in partnership with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, a registry stores vital information confidentially on a police database. The information can be accessed by police anywhere in Canada and the United States. Click Here for more details.

School Alzheimer Education Program

 

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