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Virtual Caregiver Support Network
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-Understanding Grief
The Alzheimer Society of Newfoundland & Labrador is now offering First Link Learning Series online, at no cost, to continue educating people with dementia and their families on how to live well with dementia.
The ASRP Exchange with Dr. Juanita-Dawne Bascu
How is dementia viewed in rural communities? As one researcher has found, it's a bit of a taboo topic! Learn more in this free webinar.
Virtual Caregiver Support Network
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 Memory Cafe - June - virtual
The First Link® Memory Café Program on Zoom is a collaborative program run by Mosaic Home Care and AS York for those living with memory issues and their caregivers.
ASRP Exchange: Dr. Vanessa Taler
Please join us for a presentation led by Vanessa Taler from the University of Ottawa. Dr. Taler is an ASRP Quality of Life Grant recipient and her project is titled: "Studying semantics in people with Mild Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer's disease: Development of a short screening tool".
ASRP Exchange: Dr. Da Ma
Please join us for a presentation led by Dr. Da Ma from Simon Fraser University. Dr. Ma is an ASRP Biomedical Postdoctoral Award recipient and his project is titled: "Eye imaging in dementia models: Understanding the progression of the tau protein".
First Link Memory Cafe - July - Virtual
The First Link® Memory Café Program on Zoom is a collaborative program run by Mosaic Home Care and AS York for those living with memory issues and their caregivers.
Dementia Care Training (DCT 101)
Each 12-hour course (6 hours per day for 2 days) will provide and enhance your knowledge and awareness of dementia, increase your effective communication strategies, and practice hands-on skills which will enable you to provide quality care for persons with dementia.
ASRP Exchange: 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".
ASRP Exchange: 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".
Dementia Care Training (DCT 101)
Each 12-hour course (6 hours per day for 2 days) will provide and enhance your knowledge and awareness of dementia, increase your effective communication strategies, and practice hands-on skills which will enable you to provide quality care for persons with dementia.