Winter 2020 Program Guide

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EducationOverview of DementiaThis 2-hour education session will cover learning about dementia, adapting changes in the brain, andliving well with dementia. Persons living with dementia may attend with or without a care partner,just as care partners may attend with or without a person living with dementia.No fee to participate - donations appreciated.Pre-registration is required, please contact the Alzheimer Society by calling 519-742-1422.Thursday, Mar 1210 am - 12 pmThursday, April 166 pm - 8 pmAlzheimer Society Waterloo Wellington831 Frederick St. KitchenerAlzheimer Society Waterloo Wellington69 Huron St. GuelphMild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)Individuals with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) have problems with memory, language, thinking orjudgement that are greater than the cognitive changes associated with normal aging. In this session,learn about signs and symptoms, and how MCI is different from dementia.Registrations details below. No fee to participate - donations appreciated.Thursday, Mar 1210 am - 11:30 amMonday, April 610 am - 11:30 amDavid Durward Centre62 Dickson St. Cambridge, call 519-742-1422 to register.Guelph Family Health Team, Old Quebec Street Shoppes55 Wyndham St. N., Suite 212 Guelph. Registration opens on March 6online at www.guelphfht.com or by calling 519-837-0099.Taking Control of Our LivesAn 8-week dialogue based learning and support series for people living with dementia to sharetheir experiences, and to learn from others in the group. A care partner is welcomed to attend withthe person living with dementia; however, this is not a requirement. Each week, the care partnersand persons living with dementia will meet separately. Participants are strongly encouraged toattend the Overview of Dementia session prior to this education session.Pre-registration is required.For more information or to register, call 519-742-8518 x2090.Thursday, Mar 26 to May 1410 am - 12 pmAlzheimer Society Waterloo Wellington831 Frederick St. Kitchener12
EducationOther DementiasVascular DementiaPre-registration is required for alleducation forums by calling 519-742-1422.Education events withinsufficient registration will be cancelled.Vascular dementia (VaD) is considered the second most common type of dementia. Learn about thedifferent types, how it can co-exist with Alzheimer’s disease, and how you can reduce your risk.Thursday, April 26 pm - 7:30 pmAlzheimer Society Waterloo Wellington69 Huron St. GuelphFrontotemporal DementiaFrontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a form of dementia that affects people’s language, thinking, andbehaviour often before their memory. Find out about FTD, and discover the best methods ofcommunication and interaction with a person living with this type of dementia.Wednesday, Feb 121 pm - 2:30 pmAlzheimer Society Waterloo Wellington69 Huron St. GuelphLewy Body DementiaLewy Body Dementia (LBD) is more common than formerly thought. This session will explore howLBD is related to Parkinson’s disease, common signs and symptoms, and the most currentinterventions to help minimize the impact of this type of dementia.Tuesday, Mar 246 pm - 7:30 pmAlzheimer Society Waterloo Wellington1145 Concession Rd. CambridgeThere’s more than one way to help. We need people of all ages,skills and interests to plan, coordinate, innovate, lead, create,inspire, build, advocate, organize, investigate, meet and greet,answer phones and more.Would you like to make a difference? We welcome you and thetalents that you are able to share with us at any time. Contact usand we can create a schedule that works for you!For more information call our office or visit:https://alzheimer.ca/en/ww/Get-involved/Volunteering13
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