This week at the Alzheimer Society.

Week of May 6, 2024

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Women and Dementia

Niagara Region
Mon, May 6, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Online

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.

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Qigong Exercise

Niagara Region
Mon, May 6, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Online

Join us online for a gentle exercise class suitable for all persons living with dementia and care partners.

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Meaningful Activities

Niagara Region
Mon, May 6, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Online

This webinar helps care partners of a person living with dementia in mid-to-late stages to develop and participate in meaningful activities. The goal is to provide practical ideas on how participants can spend quality time together by identifying and drawing upon the person’s remaining strengths.

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Brain Wave Café Welland

Niagara Region
Tue, May 7, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Offline

Stay connected with friends and meet some new ones as you participate in healthy brain activities together!

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Adult Child Support Group

Niagara Region
Tue, May 7, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Online

This 8 session support group explores the unique challenges faced by adults caring for a parent who is living with dementia.

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St. Catharines Support Group

Niagara Region
Wed, May 8, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Offline

This closed 8-session biweekly support group will provide guidance and coping mechanisms according to the needs and interests of the group.

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Welland Support Group

Niagara Region
Wed, May 8, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Offline

Do you feel alone on your journey as a care partner to someone who is living with dementia? Join other care partners for peer support and to learn new strategies that may help to decrease your stress.

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Brain Wave Café Niagara Falls

Niagara Region
Wed, May 8, 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Offline

Stay connected with friends and meet some new ones as you participate in healthy brain activities together!

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Next Steps & Care Essentials (Afternoon)

Niagara Region
08 - 29 May 2024
Offline

4-part series offering an opportunity for families and friends of individuals with a diagnosis of dementia to learn more about dementia, develop caregiving strategies, and become familiar with community resources and supports.

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Support for Care Partners

Niagara Region
Wed, May 8, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Online

This presentation will provide you with ten tips that will help guide you through the first steps of being a care partner.

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Navigating and Advocacy Within Your Circle of Care

Niagara Region
Wed, May 8, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Online

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.

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Young Onset Dementia

Niagara Region
Thu, May 9, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Online

Distinguishing Young onset dementia from Late onset dementia, developing a basic understanding of the genetic component of Young onset dementia, and more.

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Dementia Overview for Health Care Providers

Niagara Region
Thu, May 9, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Online

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.

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Qigong Exercise

Niagara Region
Thu, May 9, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Online

Join us online for a gentle exercise class suitable for all persons living with dementia and care partners.

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Brain Health

Niagara Region
Thu, May 9, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Online

Understand the risk factors associated with developing dementia, recognize how lifestyle plays a role in your risk of developing dementia, and take action to support brain health.

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Sole Mates Walking Group

Niagara Region
Fri, May 10, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Offline

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!

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