Alzheimer Society of Ontario

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• Anonymous

  03 November 2018

  The air is getting colder, and the ground is getting more dangerous! Leaves and ice can lead to falls. For Fall Prevention Month, we have a blog up all about what people living with dementia can do to reduce their risk of falls.

  Check it out: https://wp.me/p4sL6P-1Yz

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• Anonymous

  02 November 2018

  Our pals at the Ontario Long Term Care Association have been spreading the word about our U-First! training program!

  If you're a PSW or RN who works with people living with dementia often, this is the training for you! U-First! will teach you to develop a common knowledge base, language, values and approach to caring for people living with dementia.

  Register today at u-first.ca

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• Anonymous

  02 November 2018

  This #FallPreventionMonth, take steps to strengthen your body against falls! Fall prevention can start with a strong body. Minds in Motion is a mind and body activity program for people living with dementia and their care partners. Learn more about it at mindsinmotion.ca

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• Anonymous

  01 November 2018

  Dementia Friendly Communities matter. Businesses that become #dementiafriendly have been trained to assist people living with dementia, so they can feel more welcome and understood. Watch our showcase videos to learn more about why you should get your community involved: https://bit.ly/2Ntxm7Y

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• Anonymous

  01 November 2018

  Happy #Halloween! Don't be SCARED to learn about dementia! Finding Your Way has a lot of easy to use resources, in 12 languages! Check them out at http://bit.ly/2N0rw0W

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• Anonymous

  31 October 2018

  Today's Tuesday tip is from the U-First! training program: when interacting with people living with dementia, asking yourself "What am I doing to help bring out this person's strengths?" will help you support that person! Learn more about U-First! here: http://bit.ly/2PlD6Bm

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• Anonymous

  30 October 2018

  Tamara Sussman, Associate Professor in the School of Social Work at McGill University, talks about her research on advance care planning for persons with dementia. Dr. Sussman received a Quality of Life Grant from the Alzheimer Society Research Program 2017 competition. Learn more about her research and success here: http://bit.ly/2Pi4Wyu

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• Anonymous

  30 October 2018

  It's #WorldStrokeDay. Are you aware that strokes are a risk factor for Vascular Dementia? Reduce your chances of having a stroke. The Living Safely with Dementia Resource Guide has some healthy-living tips you get you started on reducing your risk: http://bit.ly/2LzC1nb

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• Anonymous

  27 October 2018

  Are you thinking about retirement homes?

  Did you know that the Ontario Retirement Communities Association (ORCA) is committed to training their members about living safely with dementia using the Finding Your Way online course?

  Check out their cool online tool to help find retirement homes in Ontario, here: http://bit.ly/2PlCxaI

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• Anonymous

  26 October 2018

  Boost your brain by choosing healthy foods. Healthy food choices not only improve your general health, they are also beneficial to brain health. For quick and easy recipes to prepare, try searching within each site using the key word "easy". http://bit.ly/2MXKSDT

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• Anonymous

  26 October 2018

  Guess what?! Finding Your Way, the program raising awareness about the risks of going missing for people living with dementia, has its own GPS and other locating technology comparison website! Take a look and compare devices here: http://bit.ly/2PlMpkS #TechThursday

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• Anonymous

  25 October 2018

  Make your community dementia friendly!

  Dementia Friendly Communities training will help you better understand the everyday experiences of people living with dementia.

  Learn how you can get involved: http://bit.ly/2LGJ9Oq

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• Anonymous

  24 October 2018

  Meet Dr. Matt Parsons, Assistant Professor of Biomedical Sciences at Memorial University. Dr. Persons received a New Investigator Grant from the Alzheimer Society Research Program in 2017. Learn how he is utilizing this grant toward preventative treatments here: http://bit.ly/2Nx1q2r

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• Anonymous

  24 October 2018

  Today's Tuesday tip is from the U-First! training program: when interacting with people living with dementia, asking yourself "What am I doing to help bring out this person's strengths?" will help you support that person! Learn more about U-First! here: http://bit.ly/2PmOVY1

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• Anonymous

  23 October 2018

  Make your Monday Motivation matter! Put an hour aside to train yourself to help people living with dementia to stay safe in the community (the course is FREE!): http://bit.ly/2LGf4P1

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• Anonymous

  22 October 2018

  Get your daily dose of a BrainBooster activity now! Complete our Sudoku challenge, or one like it, to reduce your risk of dementia: http://bit.ly/2N2idNS

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• Anonymous

  20 October 2018

  We all have an important role to play in making our communities safe for people living with dementia. Would you know what to do if you came across someone in public who was lost or confused? Take the quiz to see if you would know how to help: http://bit.ly/2PkEUuf

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• Anonymous

  19 October 2018

  A big key to helping people living with dementia to be safe in the community? Make it dementia friendly! Learn more about Dementia Friendly Communities at http://bit.ly/2NDGjLS

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• Anonymous

  18 October 2018

  Did you know we have an assortment of brain healthy activities on our website? Check out this fun crossword challenge that will help you reduce your risk of dementia! http://bit.ly/2wqWOV6

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• Anonymous

  01 January 1970

  Thank goodness the Alzheimer Society is there to provide information and support for clients and families that deal with Alzheimer Disease. They provide education for people like me who provide support services and my staff. They help us all deal with the problems we encounter with this disease.
  
  Thank you

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• Anonymous

  01 January 1970

  I am in need of information for my Das care ..Thank God for this Organization.

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• Anonymous

  01 January 1970

  Very informative, helpful and compassionate to patients and caregivers.

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• Anonymous

  01 January 1970

  Love the society . Great support when my mom had Alzheimer. I help organize our Alexandria walk each year in memory of mom

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• Anonymous

  01 January 1970

  Received a beautiful card with a forget me not on it from your organization, due to a donation made on behalf of my Mum. Beautiful card.

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