Throughout the month, you will meet real people whose stories illustrate the ups, downs, and uncertainties of being affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.
Will you make a monthly impact to help support social recreation programs, education, and counselling, people living with dementia and their care partners need most?
This is your chance to make a lasting difference for thousands of people.
Get a Physical and Mental Boost with Minds in Motion®
Minds in Motion® is a fun program for people living with dementia and their care partners. We are currently recruiting participants to join our pilot project to learn about the impacts of Minds in Motion® offered virtually.
The program will run once a week for 8 weeks for 1.5 hours. This is a great environment to establish new friendships with others who are living with similar experiences.
Are you interested in Alzheimer’s disease research opportunities? Toronto Memory Program is Canada’s largest Alzheimer’s disease clinical trial site and offers a full spectrum of Alzheimer’s disease studies in prevention, Mild Cognitive Impairment, and dementia. To learn more, please contact Justine at research@memorydisorders.ca or 416-386-9761 extension 364. EMAIL JUSTINE >>
BrainsCAN survey shows Alzheimer Society support leads to $1.3B in health-care savings
Did you know care partners who reported avoiding crises because of their local Alzheimer Society supports had an average of 2.11 fewer hospital visits per year? The importance of providing care at home is something Deb Weber knows about first-hand. Deb’s husband Bruce, diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s in 2011 at the age of 61, was happiest being at home in familiar surroundings. Read Deb’s story and learn about what we are doing for you in the BrainsCAN Report. READ MORE >>
New Format for Alzheimer Society of KFLA Newsletter
You are reading the first edition of the new Alzheimer Society of KFLA newsletter. With the help of the Alzheimer Society of Ontario (ASO) digital media staff, we now have an easier to read and more informative newsletter with a cleaner layout, which still contains all of our local news. The Calendar for August has been sent to you in a separate email, however, moving forward, you will receive a link to the monthly calendar in the newsletter. If you have any comments or questions about the new format, please do not hesitate to call us!
Introducing Krystian, Colton & Sarah
We would like to officially welcome two new staff members, First Link Coordinator/Navigators, Krystian Martin and Sarah Winkelman. Sarah is an RPN and comes with 18 years experience in the long-term care setting. Krystian comes from a background of Brain Injury and Mental Health with 20 years experience and we are excited to have them on board. Along with Colton Sedore, the new In-Home Recreation Coordinator whom we introduced in our last newsletter, they can be reached through our main office at 613-544-3078.
In-Home Recreation Therapy
This program provides persons living with dementia the ability to take part in stimulating, therapeutic, and socially engaging activities. These activities will be provided by the In-Home Recreationist, after an initial assessment is provided by the First Link Care Coordinator. Time slots will be available for morning/afternoon appointments and will be held weekly for a duration of 12 weeks. For more information, contact Colton Sedore at (613)-544-3078 ext. 209
Sept. 9: Annual Fall Picnic (for Clients and families), Finkle Shore’s Park, Call Kim to Register, 613 -544-3078
Sept. 21: World Alzheimer's Day
Sept. 30: Alzheimer Coffee Break Day at McDonald's! 50 cents of every coffee sold at every McDonalds in Kingston and Napanee on this day will be donated to the Alzheimer Society of KFLA
To volunteer for the Golf Tournament or the McDonald's Coffee Break Day, please email reception@alzking.com or call 613-544-3078 ext. 201
Anything for Alzheimer's Third-Party Fall Fundraisers
The fall ‘Alzheimers Coffee Break’ fundraiser was for years, one of our top fundraisers, second only to the Walk for Alzheimers. In the fall of 2020, ‘Social with a Purpose’ was introduced, replacing the Coffee Break in some communities. We have continued to promote both the Coffee Break and Social with a Purpose, under the title of Anything for Alzheimer's allowing our hosts to choose how they wish to run their third-party fundraiser. We are hoping to rebuild our fall Coffee Break/Social with a Purpose program and we are looking for hosts! Call or email for more information about the Anything for Alzheimer’s fundraisers to fundraising@alzking.com or 613-544-3078 ext. 201.
July Pickleball Tournament and Silent Auction
We are excited to announce that our very first Pickleball Tournament and Silent Auction was a big hit, raising a total of $7559! Our sincere thanks to all who donated to or purchased at the auction, to those who participated in the tournament, and to all those who volunteered with set up/tear down, promotion or with securing donations. Special thanks to Steve Coombs and Brad Torens (Three for a Quarter) who provided the entertainment and to Phil Golland who organized (along with several volunteers) the Pickleball Tournament.
A Special Thanks from the Alzheimer Society
Thank you to the following groups and volunteers who helped to make the Pickleball Tournament and Silent Auction event possible:
St. John’s Anglican Church
Joe Wilkinson & the Bath Lion’s Club
Loyalist Township
Kingston School of Art
Phil Golland & the Pickleball Event Committee
Thank You to All of Our Auction Contributors
Tangles and Co. Hair Salon, Kingston
Napanee Golf & Country Club
Amherstview Golf & Country Club
Rivendell Golf Club
Black Dog Hospitality
City of Kingston/Grand Theatre
Kingston Tourism
Olivea Restaurant
Starlet of Napanee
Elements Natural Therapy and Spa
Total Diva Boutique Spa
Karen and Rick Burgess
Betty Ann Coleman
Shorelines Casino
Pam’s Flower Garden
Greco’s Restaurant
ONIX
Gallery Raymond
Racquet Science
Rob Mooy, Photographer Paul Wash, Photographer Deb Boylan, Photographer
Susan Hitchcock, Photographer
Michelle Reid, Artist
Sherry Pringle, Artist
Lisa Morrisey, Artist
Julia Hattori, Artist
Beth Mooy, Artist
Valerie Spence Hounsell, Artist
MacKinnon Bros. Brewery
Spearhead Brewery
Rick’s Bike Repair
Santorini Mediterranean Grill
Montana’s Restaurant
Mesa Fresca Restaurant
Phil Golland
Betty Ann Coleman
Bath PharmaSave
Wendy Harris, Thirty One Consultant
Kingston Paint & Decorating
Wilton Cheese Factory
Hilary McKenna, Hometown Realty, Kingston
Napanee Quilting Guild - Farmhouse Community Quilters
