Alzheimer Society Alberta and Northwest Territories
#306, 10430 - 61 Avenue NW T6H 2J3 Edmonton, AB, Canada

Our Holiday Cash Raffle has SOLD OUT! THANK YOU and GOOD LUCK to all ticket purchasers! The draw will take place on Monday, January 18th on Facebook Live at 12 p.m. and we will contact the winner.

Caregiver-Centered Care: Competency-based Education for Healthcare Providers and Trainees The rates of stress are climbing for family caregivers. Healthcare providers can be the first line of reliable support for family caregivers, but many health providers have not received any education or training about supporting family caregivers. If you work with family caregivers, would you like learn about person-centered care for family caregivers? Our Foundational Caregiver Centere...d Care Education has been created for all healthcare providers in all settings. Education is free online caregivercare.ca. It will take an hour of your time and you will receive a Continuing Education Certificate. Feedback has been very positive: I loved this course! Very easy to follow and full of critical information. Excellent program! This is a well thought out program which engages the learner no matter whether novice or well versed as a professional. It's nice to have some modern education which reflects current issues and ways to help clinicians work through daily challenges. Want more information: Contact Dr. Jasneet Parmar [email protected] or Dr. Sharon Anderson [email protected]

Great donation opportunity! Project Joy Please see information at https://www.projectjoy.ca/what-we-do for requesting and donating devices across Alberta for seniors living in care homes. Requests can be submitted online or by phoning Emily @ 780-860-7737. There is currently a waitlist but still worth it to register.

Memory Kits for Borrow! Looking for ways to reminisce with someone living with dementia? In collaboration with the Grande Prairie Public Library, they are providing memory kits for borrow, to help connect using images and music while tuning into the '60s! To reserve a kit call 780-357-7455 and get yours today!

Join us for our next LIVE webinar! On Wednesday, January 20th 2021 at 7 pm we welcome geriatric psych nurse Jeannine Chemello. She will talk about the types of behaviours people living with dementia sometimes experience. Get a better understanding of the behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia and learn how to respond with a problem-solving approach. To register, head to our ASANT Cafe: https://www.asantcafe.ca/learn/event/270 #dementia #alzheimers

Christine Gordon, Provincial Lead of Client Services for the Society joined Paul Huculak of @soundsugarradio for an interview about dementia and raising awareness for Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. If you’d like to listen in, it is airing 7 days a week on www.soundsugarradio.com at 3:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m., and 1:30 p.m. until January 31.

Just a reminder, the Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories is open for business. Currently, our programs and services are virtual, and we continue to serve individuals and families who need our help. We encourage you to call your nearest regional office or 1-866-950-5465 if you have questions or need support. For the full statement, head to our new website: https://alzheimer.ca/ab/en/node/870 #COVID19 #Coronavirus

COVID-19 UPDATE MARCH 23, 2020 Our offices are closed to the public and all staff are working remotely to provide support to individuals living with dementia and their care partners during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Our staff is doing their best to stay connected with families needing support through our First Link referral program. Although all in-person programming is cancelled, our staff has found alternative ways to offer some of our support groups through telephone or vide...o conferencing. We also encourage you to reach out to us by telephone if you have questions or are needing support. Our toll-free number is 1-866-950-5465. The ASANTCafe.ca is a great online resource. Please check out our Education programs such as the Seeds of Hope Family Learning series, our discussion forum - Dementia Talk, or any of our archived video sessions on a variety of dementia related topics. Staying connected is very important. Social isolation can be very difficult for everyone, especially people living with dementia. If you are able, consider reaching out to a neighbor, friend or relative, who may be isolated. Simple actions such as a phone call, or an offer to pick up a few groceries, can make a big difference. Please visit our website for additional information and updates on our response to COVID - 19. https://alzheimer.ca/en/ab-covid-19-updates

EXCITING NEWS! Our Holiday Cash Raffle is up and running! Purchase your tickets today in support of families on their journey with dementia. #ilivewithdementia https://www.alzheimer.ca/ab/en

Family physicians are often the first point of contact for those experiencing dementia to receive care. To help family physicians better support their patients, we are partnering with the College of Family Physicians of Canada to further understand these experiences and provide the best in care. Find out more here: https://alzheimer.ca//take-action//dementia-journey-survey

The great people out of the McGill School of Physical and Occupational Therapy program developed a FREE Dementia Activity Booklet! It's full of over 40 different recreational activities, in 6 different categories, with instructions on how to adapt to a person's individual needs. Check it out on our ASANT Cafe: https://bit.ly/3l9H7ZC #Dementia #RecTherapy #OccupationalTherapy #McGillUniversity #COVID19

Join us for our next LIVE webinar! On Wednesday, December 16th at 7 pm we welcome Angela King, MTS, ARCT a Certified Spiritual Care Practitioner from AHS. She will join us to discuss holiday tips for care partners who are caring for someone living with Dementia. Angela will also give some tips on how to do a little self-care during what can be a stressful time of year for many. To register, head to our ASANT Cafe: https://www.asantcafe.ca/learn/event/269 #dementia #alzheimers #Christmastime #2020

November is Make a Will month. Did you know that over 50% of Canadians do not have a valid Will? Anyone with assets, even if it is just a bank account, should have a Will. Don’t know where to start? Want to learn more and be a Super Hero? Get into action - ask for our free Super Hero Estate Planner & Guide today. You can protect your family, gain peace of mind, save tax and help us defeat dementia by doing your Will and including a legacy gift to the Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories. https://bit.ly/2FUYVsr

Are you looking for community supports and services, but don’t know where to turn? Dial 2-1-1 or visit www.211.ca 24/7, 365 days a year to be immediately connected with a 211 Navigator. Make the right call. Dial 2-1-1 #covid19canada

Join us for our next LIVE webinar! On Wednesday, November 18th at 7 pm we welcome Dr. Adrian Wagg as he discusses bladder problems and accidental leakage of urine that are more common in people living with dementia. This presentation will discuss the types of problems, the available treatments and methods of dealing with dementia-related difficulty in successful toileting. To register, head to our ASANT Cafe: https://bit.ly/2GxQmnL #dementia #alzheimers

Whether you are a parent worried about your child’s mental health, a senior feeling isolated, a family struggling to put food on the table, or an individual looking for financial support, 211 can help. Dial 2-1-1 or visit www.211.ca. #covid19canada

COVID-19 has reached every corner of Canada, but help is within reach regardless of where you live. 211 is now available coast to coast to coast. Dial 2-1-1 or visit 211.ca to connect with a 211 Navigator any time. Help starts with 211. #covid19canada

Ever thought about joining a support group? Even with #COVID19 still ongoing, we are running our groups online! We have groups for everyone, no matter if you are living with dementia or a care partner. Give us a call to see if it's right for you 403-342-0448! #support #dementia