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Dear Supporter,
This World Alzheimer’s Month, you can help transform the lives of people living with dementia and their care partners. All monthly gifts will be MATCHED for an entire year, thanks to the Catherine Booth & Michael Kirk Social Recreation Fund!
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Your monthly gift makes it possible for us to continue offering crucial social recreation programs that give those in need creative outlets, moments of laughter, joy, and connection with others.
Help us make a difference, one connection at a time.
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VIRTUAL Minds in Motion®
Fall Series
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Minds in Motion® (MiM) provides physical and brain stimulation for people living with dementia and their care partners. MiM would not be possible without the generous donations of community partners, Catherine Booth and Michael Kirk and the Alzheimer Society of Ontario. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 2:00 - 3:00 pm.
To register, please contact Public Education Coordinator, Jaime Cruz at (905) 726-3477 ext. 232 or e-mail jcruz@alzheimer-york.com. Or reach out the MiM coordinator Jennifer Barta at (905) 506-0129 or e-mail jbarta@alzheimer-york.com.
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First Steps for Care Partners in Russian
Virtual Education Series |
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All 4 sessions will be facilitated in Russian language using a live video conferencing platform called Zoom. Zoom can be accessed for video and audio conference meetings using your phone, tablet, or computer. For security reasons, only pre-registered participants are permitted. Zoom Meeting ID & password will be provided upon confirmation of registration.
Tuesday, Oct. 10-31 12:00 - 2:00 PM
To register please contact AS York Social Worker, Inna Sorotskin at (416) 726-1403 or isorotskin@alzheimer-york.com.
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U-First for Care Partners |
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U-First is an innovative education program for care partners supporting people with behaviour changes due to dementia or other cognitive impairment.
Mondays starting October 16 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm.
To learn more please contact Jaime Cruz at (905) 726-3477 ext. 232 or e-mail jcruz@alzheimer-york.com.
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Care Essentials Virtual Education Series |
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The Care Essential education series consists of four workshops to assist caregivers in developing skills to support people living with dementia.
Tuesdays, September 12 - October 3 1:00 - 3:00 pm.
Thursday, September 14 - October 5 6:30 - 8:30 pm.
To register please contact public education coordinator Jaime Cruz at (905) 726-3477 ext. 232 or email jcruz@alzheimer-york.com. |
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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Caregivers |
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Register for the virtual program starting Oct. 6.
Caring for a family member with dementia can be a stressful experience and can lead to chronic physical and pyschological conditions. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an evidence-based approach for managing stress. Participants will learn mindfulness practices and tools for reducing stress and fostering well-being.
For more information and registration, please contact Hemal Joshi at hjoshi@alzheimer-york.com or call 1-888-414-5550 ext. 541.
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IN-PERSON Minds in Motion® Fall Series |
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Starting in Newmarket on October 2.
Minds in Motion® (MiM) provides physical and brain stimulation for people living with dementia and their care partners.
MiM would not be possible without the generous donations of community partners, Catherine Booth and Michael Kirk and the Alzheimer Society of Ontario.
Being held at the Welcome Centre at 16655 Yonge St., Newmarket. Mondays, October 2 - November 27 1:00 3:00 pm. To register, please contact MiM coordinator Jennifer Barta at jbarta@alzheimer-york.com or call (437) 238-6571.
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Free Webinar September 15: Senior Safety in York Region |
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Friday, Sept. 15 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm on Zoom. Pre-registration required.
This event is hosted by AS York and presented by members of the York Regional Police Senior Safety Team. This webinar will include information about the Vulnerable Persons Registry, Vulnerable Persons ID Card, Project Lifesaver and more.
For more information please contact public education coordinator Jaime Cruz at (905) 726-3477 ext. 232 or jcruz@alzheimer-york.com. |
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Cardiovascular disease and dementia - a workshop in Cantonese |
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Wednesday, September 27 2:00 - 3:00 pm. With speaker Dr. Chi-Ming Chow MDCM MSc FRCPC FCCS.
This online workshop for Cantonese-speaking residents in York Region will provide an overview of cardiovascular disease and how they affect one’s brain health.
For more information please call (905) 726-3477 ext. 234 or contact Loletta Yu at lyu@alzheimer-york.com or to register, click below.
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Simple ideas to incorporate into your daily routine
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You can take simple actions to improve your brain health at any age. By adapting a few of these actions into your daily routine, you will not only improve your overall well-being but also help support the growth and development of your brain.
1. Be physically active each day.
2. Protect your heart.
3. Stay socially active.
4. Manage your medical conditions.
5. Challenge your thinking.
6. Get a good night's sleep every night.
7. Have depression treated.
8. Avoid excessive alcohol intake.
9. Maintain your hearing.
10. Find meaning in life.
11. Avoid all types of head injury.
12. Adopt healthy behaviours.
To find out more about improving your brain health and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, check out this resource: |
| 12 BRAIN-HEALTHY TIPS |
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The results are in
View the results from this year's Client Satisfaction and Impact Survey. |
North Region | East Region | Central Region | Toronto | West Region
Regional infographics containing consolidated data from last fiscal's Client Satisfaction and Impact Survey are now available.
All five regions have an individualized infographic showcasing results for the same indicators, such as demographic information, distress interventions, capacity for care, and more. |
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Register today for our upcoming Speaker Series webinar!
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This September, join us for our next Speaker Series webinar: a panel discussion with three of the 2023 Alzheimer Society Research Program award recipients!
You’ll discover more about personalized dementia risk reduction programs, the impact of cardiovascular health and menopause on brain health for women, and potential new drugs to treat dementia.
Date & Time: Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at 6 p.m. (EDT)/ 5 p.m. (CDT)
Title: Research That Moves Us Forward: Changing the future of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.
Panelists:
Danielle D'Amico - Rotman Research Institute at the Baycrest Academy for Research and Education
Madeline Wood Alexander - Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, University of Toronto
Dr. Donald Weaver - Krembil Brain Institute, University Health Network
See you there! |
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The Alzheimer Society Research Portal
The Alzheimer Society Research Portal connects researchers with Canadians looking to participate in research studies. Click here to find out more about participating in a research study, or the research studies available. |
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IT'S UP TO ALL OF US TO COME TOGETHER NOW. #OURCONNECTIONSMATTER |
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