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03 November 2018
Have you registered yet for the IG Wealth Management Walk for Memories? If not, what are you waiting for?
Youth Fundraising has been a huge focus of this year’s walk, what better way to get motivated by watching this video below of these lovely kids kindly asking for your help!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUm75O6D_NU
Register now: https://on.alz.to/…/SPageNavigator/reus_AST_WFM19_home.html…
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01 November 2018
Congratulations to Josine and Sal who were married on September 29, 2018. They chose to give to the Alzheimer Society of Toronto in lieu of traditional wedding favours and provided their guests with forget-me-not flower seed packets because of their personal connections to Alzheimer’s disease.
Both Josine and Sal’s grandmothers lived with Alzheimer’s disease and so they saw first-hand the strain that it put, not only on the person but their families as well. Including the Alzheimer Society of Toronto on their wedding day was something they both felt very strongly about doing.
When talking about why they wanted to forego traditional wedding favours, Sal says, “It gave us an opportunity to take an old wedding tradition of providing favours but put a spin on that tradition by supporting a worthwhile cause at the same time.”
Thank you, Josine and Sal, for sharing your special day with us, supporting the Alzheimer Society of Toronto and increasing awareness about Alzheimer’s disease.
Interested in supporting the Society in a similar way to Josine and Sal? Find out how by contacting Holly Groeneveld by email at hgroeneveld@alz.to and find out how you can get involved!
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31 October 2018
A special “Thank You” to everyone who attended the PSW Education night yesterday. We had an evening of great education, networking, and food. The feedback we received was amazing, and the discussions were wonderful. We hold PSW Education Nights 3-4 times per year. The event was sponsored by our wonderful friends at Integracare, featuring the play I'm Still Here, by Act II Studio
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30 October 2018
Join us on Friday, Feb. 1st at the Sheraton Hotel for a fun sleepover before the IG Wealth Management Walk for Memories. Book your discounted room today! *discounted for a limited time only
Click the link in the bio to register: https://bit.ly/2Q3qxve
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29 October 2018
Is any country prepared for the growing numbers of people with dementia? https://www.washingtonpost.com/…/b4484cfc-d914-11e8-9559-71…
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27 October 2018
Time Magazine: We need to get more creative in how we support caregivers. http://time.com/5434345/alzheimers-caregivers-struggle/
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26 October 2018
A very special "THANK YOU" to everyone who attended the Unforgettable Evening Gala presented by IG Private Wealth Management, at the Royal Ontario Museum. With your support and generous donations we raised $565,000 to provide resources, support, information and education to those living with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias and those who care for them.
https://www.facebook.com/IGWealthMgmt/
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25 October 2018
Sharing stories:
Elizabeth Bartley, Lifestyle Manager at Metta Lifestyles talks about the impact the Music Project has had on her clients.
“Music is the one thing we can all still react to”- Elizabeth Bartley
We love hearing stories from our clients. You can share your stories, pictures, and videos with us by email at write@musicproject.ca, direct message, or snail mail!
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25 October 2018
Touching! Being 11 and helping your dad who has dementia.
https://www.abc.net.au/…/a-sons-message-to-his-fat…/10403540
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23 October 2018
Tonight! We present the Unforgettable Evening Gala at the Royal Ontario Museum. Looking forward too seeing all the attendees in support of a wonderful cause.
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22 October 2018
Thank you to everyone who supported the Alzheimer Society of Toronto by donating, fundraising and running for the cause at the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon. Of our 135 runners/walkers total, $51,243 has been raised so far for those living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias as well as their caregivers and family members. Funds will support programs and services offered at AST.
There is still time to fundraise. The donation page is open until Oct 31st at 12pm
Link to donate: https://bit.ly/2yBoR5B
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20 October 2018
The IG Wealth Management Walk for Memories is here!
Taking place on Saturday, February 2, 2019, this indoor walk raises money for those living with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. What better way to honour and celebrate those we care about most? Register today! https://bit.ly/2NOaEXF
Back again this year—If you are between the ages of 3-17, every dollar you raise it is matched by the Carswell Family Foundation. That’s right, all the money you raise will be DOUBLED!
With live entertainment, food and prizes we can’t wait to see you and your whole family at the Walk. Register today!www.walk.alz.to
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUm75O6D_NU
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18 October 2018
Sharing stories:
Cheryl put it best: A lot of times when people visit people with Alzheimer’s, they don’t know what to do, they don’t know what to say, they don’t know what to bring for them. The Music Project gives them something to do and something they can enjoy together.
We love hearing stories from our clients. You can share your stories, pictures, and videos with us by email at write@musicproject.ca, direct message, or snail mail!
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16 October 2018
People with dementia are vulnerable to those who would take advantage of them for their money--here's some advice for family caregivers on how to avoid that: https://www.forbes.com/…/aging-parents-with-dementia-bewa…/…
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16 October 2018
Happy to share with you all a few excerpts from Bonnie's memoir. Bonnie is a client of ours and wrote about her perspective of Alzheimer's disease. It's a rare first person account and interesting in many ways.
“This is a difficult piece to write, and I’ll try not to cry. Please forgive me if I have to blow my nose, as it just keeps running!
I’m now 77. Last year, I noticed that although I could remember childhood events -- even when I was only a year old -- I often couldn’t remember something that happened yesterday. About this time of year at the Farmers Market, the parking spaces were full, and after my medical checkup, I couldn’t find my car. My usual parking space was full, and I couldn’t remember where I’d put the car. I phoned Brian P., my husband, who helped me find it, a few blocks away. I noticed that I could remember much of my past life, including addresses of virtually every home I‘d lived inBrian became concerned, began consulting doctors, and I wound up with a diagnosis of early Alzheimer’s, one of the four forms of dementia. I hate that word, dementia, as it always reminds me of some crazy old lady with an axe, in a weird movie.
I’ve had the pleasure of meeting Carol Walters, CEO of Alzheimer Society London, ON and Middlesex, and wonderful Scott Russell, CEO of Alzheimer Society Toronto. I wish that my dear mother could have been alive to see what was happening there –the huge group of persons coping with AZ, medical information, and the families who look after them..
"I cried a lot when I received this diagnosis, and then decided to fight this terrible genetic disease. Hey, Dad was a famous professor and a champion boxer as well, and I’m a fighter, too!."
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12 October 2018
In today's edition of Throwback Thursday we share this touching song by Chris Mann, NBC's television singing contestant on The Voice in 2012.The song was created to spread awareness for Alzheimer's disease and provide further support for caregivers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wv1bf7S2XV0
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11 October 2018
The Power of Music: John Elms, a participant in our program, and Music Project volunteer Alison bust a move!
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11 October 2018
Here’s a personal story from a family caregiver, who goes for a gentle and improvisational approach when her mother faces memory loss and confusion:
https://www.berkshireeagle.com/…/gillian-jones-dealing-with…
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10 October 2018
Please join us for an engaging and informative afternoon with interactive presentations on brain health and brain games, wellness and active living, and health care system navigation. Participants will have the opportunity to access information on AST services and programs as well as community support systems.
Light refreshments will be provided. Participating seniors will get to take home a packaged dinner.
Please note capacity is limited for this event.
Tuesday October 30, 2018 Time: 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Register here: https://bit.ly/2OcwKIp
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