Warning Signs Over the Holidays

Saskatchewan

If you are noticing changes in friends or family members that you haven’t seen in a while, we can help you learn more about what may be happening and how to navigate next steps.

A mixed ages group of diverse people smiling and sitting around a kitchen table with a meal on it.

The holiday season is the time of year where we spend more time catching up with family and friends. Most of us will be enjoying large meals, getting together for celebrations, and seeing those special people you don’t always get to see throughout the year.

But, what if, amidst all the festivities and conversation, you notice some signs for concern – like the person across the table from you struggling with a task that used to be second nature to them? Or maybe they’re getting confused often, asking the same questions all evening?

Seeing changes in someone’s abilities or functioning can bring up a variety of questions and emotions.

Dementia Helpline 

At the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan, we have a Dementia Helpline available if you need to talk to someone about the changes you’re seeing, have questions about cognitive impairment and dementia, or want to know more about Alzheimer Society Programs and Services. You do not need a diagnosis to contact our Helpline.

The Helpline is available Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.

Call 1-877-949-4141 or email [email protected]

Understanding Dementia

Dementia is an umbrella term that refers to a set of symptoms that can be caused by a variety of different diseases. Learning more about dementia can help us identify when it’s time to access support, should we notice the warning signs in ourselves or others we care about.

Individuals with dementia and care partners in Saskatchewan repeatedly identify stigma and lack of understanding as the main challenges they experience in their communities. To change this for the better, we need to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias in the general public.

Join us to learn more about the different types of dementia, risk factors, warning signs, early diagnosis, and the Alzheimer Society’s community of support, during our:

Understanding Dementia Community Presentation
January 17, 2024
7 – 9 pm CST
Online via Zoom

Click here to reserve your spot for the Understanding Dementia webinar.

Featuring guest presenter Dr. Megan Surkan, Assistant Professor Geriatric Medicine, from the University of Saskatchewan. Dr. Megan Surkan completed medical school and internal medicine training at the University of Saskatchewan and a geriatric medicine fellowship at the University of Alberta. Currently, she works in Saskatoon as a geriatrician. 

Ongoing Educational Opportunities

At the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan, we offer free, evidence-based:

  • Learning opportunities to help people live well with dementia at all stages of life, as well as their care partners
  • Public awareness presentations to help increase Saskatchewan residents’ understanding of dementia warning signs, risk reduction strategies, and dementia friendly communities
  • Informational events about dementia research and advocacy initiatives

For a list of all upcoming opportunities, please visit our website. 

Holiday Hours

Our offices will be closed and the Dementia Helpline will be unavailable December 25 and 26, 2023 and January 1, 2024.  


At the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan, we also have a wide range of evidence-based resources about all types of dementia, how to prepare for a doctor’s appointment, managing life after a diagnosis, and guides on community supports for people living with dementia and their care partners.

Visit our website to learn more.