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School Alzheimer Education Program

 

Our Early Onset group 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.

 

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

 

Orangeville:

25 Centennial Road Unit 1

Shelburne:

Dufferin Oaks - Board Room - 151 Centre Street, Shelburne, ON

Care Connections - for any family member
who cares for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia, to share and learn
 

If you are planning to attend any of our Care Connections or Programs, please contact Jennifer McCallum.  The schedule does change from time to time.   Please call ahead to ensure program is running and to register for all Groups by calling 519-941-1221 ext 6.

 

 

Family Caregiver Series
Alzheimer's 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.  This information series is for family members and friends caring for people with Alzheimer's Disease or related Dementia.

Please call Elaine Griffin at 519-941-1221 for upcoming sessions.

 

 

Relax & Renew for Caregivers Program

We offer a 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 a Group format.   Please consider joining us.  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.

Making Connections A social gathering for caregivers to enjoy planned activities together, including a lunch.  For upcoming dates and more information click here for upcoming date for 2012 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 Jennifer McCallum for further information and to register.

First Steps Education A learning and information series for individuals newly diagnosed with Memory Loss and for their caregivers 

For upcoming series, please contact Elaine Griffin at 519-941-1221

 

Education & Awareness Our Education Coordinator is available to design programs to suit your individual group and is certified to coach in GPA, U-First, Montessori Based Dementia Programming and Compassion Fatigue.

Friend-to-Friend Peer Support

Resource Library

Safely Home Program - Safely Home™ is a nationwide program designed to locate 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, it is a registry that 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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