We hope this newsletter finds you well. Take some time to read through the content and implement some of these tricks into your daily life. If you have feedback or suggestions on content you would like to see, please don’t hesitate to reach out and let us know at information@alzheimerdurham.com. We would love to hear from you.
During this time, our phone lines remain open. If you need to reach our counselling staff, or have questions about programs and services, please call 905-576-2567 or 1-888-301-1106.
We also invite you to keep checking the online portal to learn about upcoming online events and programs. You will also be able to catch up on any newsletters you may have missed.
Staying active and engaged while physically distancing can be
hard. That’s why the Alzheimer Society of Durham Region is excited to bring activity boxes to front doors across Durham.
Activity boxes may include (but are not limited to):
Printed games
Art supplies
Small exercise equipment
Deck of cards
Food guide and recipes
Information/resources
This program is for persons living with dementia and/or care partners. *Formal diagnosis not required.* Must reside within Durham Region. To obtain an activity box, please contact our Intake Coordinator at 905-576-2567 ext. 5233 or 1-888-301-1106 or email intake@alzheimerdurham.com.
If you are a health-care provider, you can refer your clients through our First Link referral program. Under “Additional Notes,” please comment “Activity Box.”
Depending on demand there could be a wait of up to two weeks. Quantities are limited.
Upcoming Local Programs
Check out some of our upcoming local programs. All events can be found in our Program Guide or and you can register at www.asdr.eventbrite.ca.
WindReach Farm Tour/Chat Mondays 10:30 - 11 a.m.
Minds in Motion Mondays 1:30 - 2:45 p.m.
Weekly Online Care Partner Social Wednesdays 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Next Steps Family & Friends: Managing Caregiver Stress - July 15th 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Parlons à Coeur Overt - Groupe Sociale: 17 juillet 10h30 à 12h | 26 juin, 31 juillet 13h30 à 15h
Our Newsletter is Moving Monthly!
Beginning with the July issue of our newsletter, you can expect our weekly newsletter to be sent to your inbox monthly. But don’t worry! Our monthly newsletters will still be filled with helpful tips, resources, online activities and workshops, the latest news, and more!
This July, Canada is celebrating its 153rd birthday! While Canada Day celebrations may have looked a little different this year, you can celebrate Canada’s birthday all month long at home with these activities:
Make Your Own Bannock - A traditional food for Métis, try this traditional recipe (page 54) to bring new flavours into your home!
For more information or activities you can do to celebrate, visit the Government of Canada’s Celebration Kit website here.
Tips for Care Partners: The Importance of Stretching
Stretching is often overlooked in the world of physical exercise however, it has numerous health benefits. Did you know that stretching can:
Increase your flexibility
Increase your range of motion
Improve your performance in physical activities
Increase blood flow to your muscles
Improve your posture
Help to heal and prevent back pain
It can also be a great stress reliever and help you calm your mind.
The National Institute on Aging has a helpful series of short videos that can help you through a variety of stretches. Watch them here!
Please remember it’s important to listen to your body and only do what feels comfortable.
Online Programs and Workshops
Register for U-First!®
When: Three-week program starting on July 6
Are you a frontline care provider looking to enhance your skills in caring for people living with dementia? Register for our next three-week online U-First!® course that starts July 6!
U-First!® is a training program that helps frontline staff to develop a common knowledge base, language, values and approach to caring for people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias by:
Understanding the person living with dementia and associated behaviour changes
Working as a team to develop individualized support strategies
For more details and to register, head to u-first.ca.
Workshop: Supporting Communication
When: Monday, July 13, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
This presentation discusses the changes in communication that occur in people living with dementia and provides strategies to communicate and support the individual using a person-centered approach.
Learning Objectives
Recognize different ways in which communication occurs
Explain how communication changes in a person with dementia
Describe strategies that can support communication with a person with dementia
Recognize the benefits of validating a person’s feelings when trying to communicate
This workshop will be presented online using Zoom. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.
For more programs, including education webinars, support groups, and recreational activities, coming up in July, please visit the online calendar here.
People living with Alzheimer’s and dementia are especially vulnerable at this time, if you are able to, please consider supporting the essential services and programs that benefit this community.
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