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New Programs and Free Webinars - Alzheimer Society of York Region

  • 24 Feb 2023
  • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Monthly programs, events and updates

February 2023

Free webinar on Friday February 24

Living Safely in the Community: Understanding the Risks

Join us on Friday, Feb 24 from 1 to 3 pm for a free webinar. Hear from experts in dementia care discussing how to help people living dementia stay safe in our communities.
Dr. Andrews will discuss how to tackle care issues without breaking family relationships.

Dr. Daly will discuss how to encourage quality of life while on the dementia journey.

AS York public education coordinator, Jaime Cruz will teach signs to be aware of before a potential missing incident happens.
To register email jcruz@alzheimer-york.com or register below.

Register

Registration is now open

For the 2023 IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s

in York Region

Together again! Join us on Saturday May 27, 2023 at Lake Wilcox Park in Richmond Hill for the York Region IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s.

Doors open at 8:00 am at the Oak Ridges Community Centre and the walk begins at 9:00 am.

Help raise funds for critical programs and services. Join us as we re-unite, rally and encourage local families impacted by dementia. Our community needs you!

Don’t miss out. Mark your calendars and register today!

Register

For more information on sponsorship opportunities and walk details, please contact Karen Bond at kbond@alzheimer-york.com

Upcoming Programs

AS York Public Education Coordinator, Jaime Cruz will be hosting a free three-part series on Care in the Later Stages. There is a series starting Tuesday, March 7 and each Tuesday until March 28 (no session the week of Mar 14).

Another series starts Thursdays beginning March 9 and runs each week until March 30 (no Mar 16 session).

For more information or to register please email Jaime Cruz at jcruz@alzheimer-york.com or call her at (416) 704-1653

The Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program for Caregivers of Persons Living with Dementia starts Friday, February 24. There is a free orientation this evening, Friday February 17 from 6-7:30 p.m.

This program is offered free of charge for 8 weeks and includes a silent retreat on Sunday April 2.

This is a virtual program.

Please contact Hemal Joshi today at 1-888-414-5550 ext. 541 or email her at hjoshi@alzheimer-york.com to join the orientation and learn more.


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