Alzheimer's Awareness Month Event 2025

HOPE IN ACTION: From Promising Treatments to Actionable Steps to Improve Your Quality of Life

Join us on Tuesday, January 28, during Alzheimer's Awareness Month to learn about disease modifying treatments on the horizon, how to stay socially engaged after a dementia diagnosis, and finding unexpected joy on the dementia journey.

Tuesday, January 28

from 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Doors open at 5:30 PM

Woodlawn Public Library - 31 Eisner Boulevard, Dartmouth

with Virtual Livestream for those across the province

*Pre-registration is required as in-person space is limited.

Our Panelists:

Dr. Beverley Cassidy

Dr. Beverley Cassidy is a geriatric psychiatrist and assistant professor with Dalhousie University Department of Psychiatry. Her clinical and academic interests include community psychiatry and the neurobiology of brain health, and treatment of mood, anxiety and cognitive disorders in late life. She leads Memory Café Nova Scotia, a provincial strategy to enhance well-being for persons living with dementia and their families. 

Dr. Jasmine Mah 

Dr. Jasmine Mah (she/her) is a physician and researcher who cares for older adults in Geriatric Medicine. She holds an MD from the University of Ottawa, an MSc from the London School of Economics and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and a PhD from Dalhousie University. Dr. Mah is a Canadian Medical Association Young Leader, recipient of the Association of Faculties of Medicine Learner Changemaker Award and winner of Dalhousie University’s Three-Minute Thesis. She firmly believes in equipping others with the knowledge and skills to succeed in advocating for their needs.

Kailey Durette 

Kailey is originally from the beautiful Annapolis Valley and currently lives in Hammonds Plains with her husband and two children. Her family has always advocated passionately for supporting dignity and quality of life for people living with dementia and she has proudly continued that tradition as a Registered Nurse. She has experience working in Critical Care, Nursing Education and Long-Term Care and recently became the provincial Professional Practice Leader for Elder and Frailty Care with Nova Scotia Health. Her mother was diagnosed with Early-onset Alzheimer’s Disease 10 years ago at the age of 51. As a family member heavily involved in supporting a person living with dementia, Kailey has experienced the challenges of navigating complex care systems. She has appreciated the support of ASNS through programs such as the Caregiver Education series, First Link and annual ASNS conference. She is honored to have the opportunity to bring personal and professional insights to the Advisory Committee of Lived Experience and hope sharing her family’s journey will help advance the work of this valuable organization.