This month at the Alzheimer Society.
May 2024
Art Expressions
Art Expressions is a painting class for individuals living with dementia and their care partners - no experience required!
Long-Term Care Transitional Self-Health Group
An 8-week session for care partners with a family member living in long-term care.
LTC Series for Care Partners – Session 3: Resident's Rights
This educational workshop aims to give care partners an overview of issues related to long-term care (LTC). The goal is for care partners to learn about how the decision for LTC could have an impact on them, understand the application process and to learn to cope with the transition.
Qigong Exercise
Join us online for a gentle exercise class suitable for all persons living with dementia and care partners.
Sole Mates Walking Group
The Sole Mates walking group will meet each Friday for outdoor walks in the community. Walking has so many benefits for our physical health but it is also good for our mental health, especially when we walk together!
Women and Dementia
This webinar will provide an overview of the prevalence of dementia among women and discuss some of the risk factors that impact women in particular.
Qigong Exercise
Join us online for a gentle exercise class suitable for all persons living with dementia and care partners.
Frontotemporal Dementia Caregiver Support Group
This 6 session support group is designed for care partners of people living with frontotemporal dementia.
Self-Care for the Caregiver: Life Process Transformation
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.
Sex and Gender Differences in Dementia
Both sex and gender can shape a person’s dementia experience, from prior to onset, through treatment and beyond.
Adult Child Support Group
This 8 session support group explores the unique challenges faced by adults caring for a parent who is living with dementia.
St. Catharines Support Group
This Time Limited 8-session biweekly support group will provide guidance and coping mechanisms according to the needs and interests of the group.
Navigating and Advocacy Within Your Circle of Care
As a family care partner navigating the healthcare system can be challenging and overwhelming. The right tools can help you enhance your relationships with the partners in your care journey.
Dementia Overview for Health Care Providers
This presentation will discuss the difference between changes that come with normal aging and when something is not normal, reversible causes for these changes, and a general understanding of dementia.
Qigong Exercise
Join us online for a gentle exercise class suitable for all persons living with dementia and care partners.
Sole Mates Walking Group
The Sole Mates walking group will meet each Friday for outdoor walks in the community. Walking has so many benefits for our physical health but it is also good for our mental health, especially when we walk together!
Qigong Exercise
Join us online for a gentle exercise class suitable for all persons living with dementia and care partners.
Frontotemporal Dementia Caregiver Support Group
This 6 session support group is designed for care partners of people living with frontotemporal dementia.
Aging and the Senses
This presentation will cover sensory changes that occur with aging, reflecting on what a person may experience physically as they age, and identifying issues related to activities of daily living and/or instrumental activities of daily living for aging clients/residents.
Self-Care for the Caregiver: Life Process Transformation
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.
Dementia Friendly Environments
Learn how the symptoms of dementia can impact the way in which people engage and interact with their surrounding environment.
Long-Term Care Transitional Self-Health Group
An 8-week session for care partners with a family member living in long-term care.
Power of Music
Join us for the Power of Music program where we will reminisce to our favourite songs and participate in music-themed activities.
Qigong Exercise
Join us online for a gentle exercise class suitable for all persons living with dementia and care partners.
Communication for Health Care Providers
This webinar will focus on providing participants with the knowledge of how communication can change over the course of the disease and ways to supportively communicate with a person living with dementia.
Sole Mates Walking Group
The Sole Mates walking group will meet each Friday for outdoor walks in the community. Walking has so many benefits for our physical health but it is also good for our mental health, especially when we walk together!
Self-Care for the Caregiver: Life Process Transformation
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.
Kelseys Fundraising Night
Join us for our dinner fundraiser at Kelseys in St. Catharines in support of the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer's!
Adult Child Support Group
This 8 session support group explores the unique challenges faced by adults caring for a parent who is living with dementia.
St. Catharines Support Group
This Time Limited 8-session biweekly support group will provide guidance and coping mechanisms according to the needs and interests of the group.
Art Expressions
Art Expressions is a painting class for individuals living with dementia and their care partners - no experience required!
Communication for Care Partners
Understand communication basics, recognize the impact dementia has on communication, and develop strategies to improve communication.
Qigong Exercise
Join us online for a gentle exercise class suitable for all persons living with dementia and care partners.
Sole Mates Walking Group
The Sole Mates walking group will meet each Friday for outdoor walks in the community. Walking has so many benefits for our physical health but it is also good for our mental health, especially when we walk together!
IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer's
In 2024, it is estimated that 11,751 people in Niagara are living with dementia. Make this symbolic walk with them on your own throughout the month of May or in-person with us at Brock University on May 26th
Qigong Exercise
Join us online for a gentle exercise class suitable for all persons living with dementia and care partners.
Frontotemporal Dementia Caregiver Support Group
This 6 session support group is designed for care partners of people living with frontotemporal dementia.
Self-Care for the Caregiver: Life Process Transformation
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.
Free Haircuts for Care Partners
Our free haircuts for care partners returns! Join us on the last Thursday of each month. Spots are limited, so book your appointment today by calling us at 905-687-3914
Long-Term Care Transitional Self-Health Group
An 8-week session for care partners with a family member living in long-term care.
Qigong Exercise
Join us online for a gentle exercise class suitable for all persons living with dementia and care partners.
Sole Mates Walking Group
The Sole Mates walking group will meet each Friday for outdoor walks in the community. Walking has so many benefits for our physical health but it is also good for our mental health, especially when we walk together!