Upcoming events
The Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia hosts several events and campaigns throughout the year to provide information, education and support to the 17,000 Nova Scotians and their families, who are affected by the disease.
Upcoming events
The Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia hosts a number of events and campaigns throughout the year to provide information, education and support to the 17,000 Nova Scotians and their families, who are affected by the disease.
Below is a list of upcoming events for 2020:
January:
Alzheimer's Awareness Breakfast - Halifax, South Shore, Sydney
Forget Me Not Week
March:
Virtual Town Hall
April:
Early Stage Forum
May:
IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer's
June:
Day of Bridge - June 17-21
September:
Coffee Break
October:
Door to Door Campaign
Provincial Conference
Family and Friends Night
Awareness Breakfasts
Support Nova Scotians living with dementia!
In January, the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia hosts Awareness Breakfasts in Halifax, Sydney, and on the South Shore. The Alzheimer's Awareness Breakfasts engage community members, physicians, nursing home employees, home care agencies, and businesses in education on Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. Anyone can attend the breakfasts.
The breakfasts provide an important chance to come together to learn about Alzheimer’s and other dementias. This year the theme of all three breakfasts will be "Dementia: We Can Help" where you will hear about local resources, tools, and strategies available.
Halifax Awareness Breakfast - Casino Nova Scotia Schooner Room
"Dementia: We Can Help" featuring:
- Dr. Chris MacKnight, head of the Division of Geriatric Medicine, Associate Professor of Medicine, and Geriatrician at the Centre for Health Care of the Elderly in Halifax
- Marilyn Taylor, person living with dementia
- Wenda MacDonald, Manager, Client Services/Research Liaison at the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia
January 30, 2020 | 7 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Register for the event here or by calling 1-800-611-6345
Sponsored by:
South Shore Awareness Breakfast - Best Western Plus Bridgewater Hotel & Convention Centre
"Dementia: We Can Help" featuring:
- Maggie Lovett, MD (Geriatric Medicine Fellow)
- Janet Cochran, Team Lead with the South Shore Seniors’ Community Health Team
- Jan Boran, Western Zone Continuing Care Manager
- Tamara Ballard, Teepa Snow Certified Trainer, Coach & Consultant, Operations Manager at Earth Angels Home Care
January 24, 2020 | 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Register for the event online here or by calling 1-800-611-6345
Sponsored by:
Sydney Awareness Breakfast - Membertou Trade and Convention Centre
"Dementia: We Can Help" featuring:
- Bill O’Brien, Caregiver
- Sheri McPhee, RN & Yoga Instructor
- Brenda Etheridge and Leona Wilneff, RNs
- Kevin Stairs, Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
January 15, 2020 | 7 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Register for the event here or by calling 1-800-611-6345
Sponsored by:
Day of Bridge
Did you know that bridge is good for better brain health? By challenging your mind and being social!
If you are a bridge club: contact the Canadian Bridge Federation to learn more, or call Dawn Kehoe about getting an online donation link/resources for your game!
- Phone: 1-800-611-6345 ext. 258
- Email: d[email protected]
Can’t make it to a Day of Bridge in support of the Alzheimer Society?
Support your bridge club now!
Weather Cancellations
February 27, 2020: Our Glace Bay Caregiver Support Group at Seaview Manor is cancelled this evening due to the impending weather. Stay safe everyone!