Dear Supporter,
When it comes to dementia research, this is one of the questions we hear most often.
And the simple answer is YES.
We know more about dementia now than even just a few years ago. Thanks to you, we’re funding Canadian researchers who are paving new paths forward in dementia research, unlocking better treatments, new methods of detection, and disease-modifying therapies.
We’re excited to introduce the 2023 Alzheimer Society Research Program (ASRP) award recipients in Ontario. These grants encourage researchers to not only conduct innovative research here in Ontario, but also think of new ways to move that research into practice and share their findings with the public.
The ASRP is one of Canada’s most innovative hubs for dementia research, helping the best and brightest minds in the field spark their work from ideas to impact.
Register for Minds in Motion®
Summer Series
Tuesdays and Thursdays
2:00pm - 3:00pm
(*Wednesdays on hold until further notice)
Free virtual sessions. Join at anytime. Minds in Motion® (MiM) provides physical and brain stimulation for people living with dementia and their care partners.
To register, please contact public education coordinator, Jaime Cruz at jcruz@alzheimer-york.com or (416) 704-1653. Or reach out to MiM coordinator, Jennifer Barta at jbarta@alzheimer-york.com or call (437) 238-6571. To learn more about AS York programs and services please click below.
Virtual book club for care partners and persons with mild cognitive impairment
Monthly starting September 20, 2023
Register for the fall session of the Kobo Digital Book Club.
The Rakuten Kobo Digital Book Club is a free, monthly book club for caregivers or people living with mild cognitive impairment. Facilitated by AS York public education coordinator, Jaime Cruz, members meet virtually and offers participants the opportunity to take a moment for themselves.
As York delivers a Kobo reader to participants to borrow for as long as they participate in the book club. Meetings resume in September and the club is looking for news members.
To register please contact Jaime Cruz at jcruz@alzheimer-york.com or (416) 704-1653.
The CARERS program practical skills and emotional support for caregivers.
Register for new sessions beginning in August.
The Enhanced CARERS program, in partnership with the Cyril & Doroth, Joel & Jill Reitman Centre for Alzheimer’s Support and Training, is being offered in-person to local caregivers starting in August in Aurora.
Wednesday, August 9 - October 4, 2023 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Fridays, August 4 - September 29, 2023 10:00 am - noon
For more information please visit https://alzheimer.ca/york/en/CARERS or contact CARERS facilitator, Hemal Josh at hjoshi@alzheimer-york.com or call 1-888-414-5550, ext. 541 to register.
Share your story
Your story could make a difference for another family.
There are more than 17,000 individuals and families navigating a dementia journey in York Region. And each journey is unique. We want to hear your story!
Please share your experience as a caregiver. You can help our community of supporters and caregivers understand the impact programs and education can have for families navigating a dementia diagnosis.
Your story may also help someone else feel less alone or be the reason a family finally reaches out for support.
Please contact the AS York communications specialist, Yolanda Mol Amelink at ymolamelink@alzheimer-york.com.
DAY program announcement
AS York is excited to announce changes to its three DAY programs.
Our Day Programs are now serving up to 21 registered clients per day.
The Covid-19 pandemic forced DAY programs into a smaller group structure. With health restrictions easing, the DAY programs are now close to reaching pre-pandemic activity levels.
For more details and further announcements on ongoing changes to DAY programs, please visit our website.
Recently, full clinical trial data from the phase three trial of donanemab was released, a treatment candidate for Alzheimer’s disease developed by Eli Lilly. Clinical trial outcomes demonstrate importance of early detection and diagnosis—and reinforce urgency of action from Ontario’s elected leaders.
Click here to read more.
Understanding Sleep Patterns and Dementia
What is a "normal" sleep pattern for someone living with dementia?
For people living with dementia, restless leg syndrome and sleep apnea are common sleep disturbances.
Visit our page for helpful tips and resources to ensure that you and the person living with dementia in your life are getting a restful sleep.
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.
IT'S UP TO ALL OF US TO COME TOGETHER NOW.
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