Virtual Caregivers Support Group
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Tuesday, December 21
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Wednesday, December 22
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Supporting and caring for a person with dementia can be stressful and challenging at times. To help you take a break and share experiences about your experience with people on a similar journey, attend this virtual Caregivers support group. A Dementia Care Coach will be present to facilitate the group, answer questions and provide ongoing support.
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Make some Delicious Truffles!
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Wednesday, December 21
10:30 - 11:30 AM
Make some oh-so-delicious truffles for family and loved ones, just before the Christmas bells ring at this virtual workshop! You will also learn how to make beautiful boxes to share the yummy boxes with others with Brenda Wilson.
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Enjoy a Holiday-Themed Concert
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Thursday, December 23
4:30 - 5:30 PM
Attend this holiday-themed virtual concert by a young group of musicians who wish to bring joy into the lives of others through music. Listen to or sing your favourite songs from different eras and music styles to make the best of your Thursday evening. You can also request for your favourite songs to be played before the event.
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Help us ensure that no one faces dementia alone. / Aidez-nous à faire en sorte que personne n'affronte seul à la démence.
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Attend a Live Q&A with Dementia Experts
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Wednesday, December 5
12:15 PM
January is Alzheimer’s Awareness month in Canada. In the first week of our month-long campaign, Join us on our Facebook Live with Champlain Community Support Network on Wednesday, 5 January 2022, to directly ask questions from our experts, and get answers to all your dementia-related queries. In the meantime, if you already have questions that you want our experts to answer, email us at info@dsorc.org.
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As we all warm up into the holiday spirit, The Dementia Society would like to take some time and thank you all for your support throughout this exceptional year. Wishing you and yours, Happy Holidays!
Please note that The Dementia Society is closed 24-25-26 December 2021 and 1-2 January 2022. Our support line is staffed from 8:30 AM – 4 PM Monday, 27 December - Friday, 31 December. Regular services resume Monday, 3 January 2022. Visit our website: www.DementiaHelp.ca or email us at info@dsorc.org for more details.
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Read The Caregiver's Guide to Enjoy Holidays!
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The Dementia Society team understands that the holidays can be stressful, particularly if you are a caregiver. Since the festivities look and feel a little different now, here is a tip sheet with strategies to manage expectations, take some time off for self-care and enjoy the spirit of the holidays, even during these challenging and changing times.
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Live Virtual Events
Mark your calendar for these FREE upcoming LIVE stream events.
Dementia Society live events—including education, arts activities, movement and music—offer the opportunity for real-time interaction.
Q&A with dementia experts, and a direct connection to your community of support.
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Always-On Programming
The Dementia Society offers a wealth of on-demand programming available to you on your own time - including sing-alongs, art classes, and educational sessions.
Highlight of the week: Dementia is not normal ageing. But most ofter, the warning signs are left unnoticed. Realizing and taking action can help you take good care of your brain health and help you stay prepared. Watch this video to learn more.
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The Dementia Society is frequently contacted by organizations conducting social and medical research into the causes and prevention of dementias, including Alzheimer’s Disease. Before sharing these opportunities with you, we confirm the parties and ensure ethical practices are used in their research. Visit our Website to learn more about the latest research opportunities and how you can contribute to learning to help prevent, delay and live well with dementia.
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