This month at the Alzheimer Society.
avril 2021
First Link Learning Series - Day to Day Care
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.
Long-term Care Caregivers Support Group
This is a new group for caregivers whose person is in long-term care.
First Link Memory Cafe - April
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.
Virtual Teen Caregiver Support Group
This is a new group for teens caring for someone living with dementia.
Forget-Me-Not Breakfast 2021 - virtual
This year's Forget-Me-Not Breakfast takes place Saturday, April 24 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and features Dr. Sharon Cohen from the Toronto Memory Program. Dr. Cohen's will share the latest updates in research and will follow her discussion with a Q&A.
Webinar: Maintaining the Connection - Successful and Meaningful Visits with Individuals Living with Dementia
What does “Quality of Life” mean to you? Join us for a discussion on how to use the five senses to help identify meaningful activities to do during visits with your loved ones.
First Link Learning Series - Understanding Behavior
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.
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.
Finances and Dementia – Advice for the Journey
Presented in partnership with IG Wealth Management, join us for a free one-hour interactive webinar that can help you navigate through the unique financial challenges that face caregivers and people living with dementia.
Virtual support group - Keswick
This group is based out of Keswick and is now virtual.
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 - What To Expect
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.
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.
Virtual Support Group - Young-onset caregiver (diagnosed younger than 65)
Ambiguous Loss & Grief in Dementia
FREE Webinar that addresses the many losses experienced along the dementia journey.
Learn the ABC's of Dementia
Learn more about dementia and the changes in abilities, behaviour, and communication it can cause at one of these virtual public awareness presentations offered via Zoom
Options for Care - virtual - April
This is a three-week education session. Week 1 – When Care Needs Are Increasing; Week 2 – Long Term Care Decisions; Week 3 – Transitioning Care Roles. Upcoming Dates Thursdays April 8, 15 and 22 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Musical Memories
A 6-week online music therapy group for people living with dementia and their care partners
Care in the Later Stages (virtual)
This virtual education series talks about ensuring the quality of end of life for people living with dementia.