We hope this newsletter finds you well. 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 519-271-1910.
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.
Happy reading!
In this edition:
What’s happening in Perth County? Provincial social recreation programs, webinars, and more!
What’s happening across Ontario? Provincial social recreation programs, webinars, and more!
You could win over $6,200 with Catch the Ace!
Purchase your ticket to Humanity in Music - A Nationwide Virtual Fundraising Music Event!
Education Series - Ageing your Way: Creating an Age-Inclusive Canada, Together
What’s happening in Perth County? Provincial social recreation programs, webinars, and more!
Caregiver Support Groups
Caregiver support groups are an opportunity to connect with other caregivers, enhance your understanding of dementia, and develop practical strategies for supporting a person living with dementia. Groups are currently offered over zoom, and pre-registration with your First Link Counsellor or the group facilitator is required.
Join us on Wednesday, September 22 at 10:00 - 11:30 am for a monthly education group focused on people caring for a loved one in Long Term Care or a Retirement Home. We explore various topics with guest speakers, and this month we will be joined by Christy, a First Link Counsellor at the ASPC, to talk about dementia & communication. Please pre-register with Emilia at 519-271-1910 ext. 25 or eklassen@alzheimerperthcounty.com.
Education Hour
Join us for this ongoing further education program, suitable for care partners as well as people living with dementia. For one hour at a time, we will explore different topics of interest in-depth. This month’s topic is The 8 A’s of Cognitive Decline where we will talk about what the major cognitive symptoms of dementia are, and how they may affect the experiences and behaviours of people living with dementia. Pre-registration is required. September 9th, 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Social Recreation Programming
The Alzheimer Society of Perth County Virtual Social Recreation page continues to be updated bi-weekly. Please click here to check out the latest puzzle, recipe, field trip and more!
Social Recreation Groups
We want to hear from you! Join us Wednesday, September 8 at 10:30 am to discuss recreation ideas for the fall and winter.
Please contact Pamela at 519-271-1910 ext. 27 or pbalfour@alzheimerperthcounty.com or Teresa at 519-271-1910 ext. 33 or tweicker@alzheimerperthcounty.com to receive the zoom link.
Activities are being regularly updated in order to help keep individuals living with dementia and their caregivers engaged through these times of social and physical distancing. Check out the many resources at your leisure.
Food for Thought Meal Delivery Program
A fresh, nutritious lunch is delivered to your doors by one of the Alzheimer Society staff or volunteers on the following Thursdays between 11:30-1:00 pm. The Alzheimer Society of Perth County has partnered with The Local Community Food Centre in Stratford, as well as other independent restaurants and catering businesses across Perth County.
To register for this FREE program, please contact Teresa at 519-271-1910 ext. 33 or tweicker@alzheimerperthcounty.com and she will confirm delivery date, time, and any food sensitivities.
September 9 - St. Mary’s (please register by Thursday, September 2)
September 23 - Tavistock, Shakespeare, Stratford (please register by Thursday, September 16)
October 7 - Thanksgiving Meal: all of Perth County (please register by Thursday, September 30)
VIRTUAL Minds in Motion®
This program incorporates physical activity and mental stimulation for people with early to mid-stages of dementia and their care partners. We continue to meet weekly online via Zoom for 1.5 hours. Each session offers gentle and easy-to-follow physical activities led by a certified senior fitness instructor and fun social activities focused on building personal skills.
Mondays: starts September 13th from 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm.
Wednesdays: starts September 15th from 10:30 am - 12:00 pm.
Pre-registration is required by contacting Pamela at 519-271-1910 ext. 27 or pbalfour@alzheimerperthcounty.com.
Virtual Paint Party
Tuesday, September 14 at 10:30 12:00 pm
Staying active and socializing are two vital parts of aging well. This 1.5-hour art program was created in partnership with Vanessa at Kind-Hearted Studio to foster creativity and socialization.
Virtual Paint Parties run through Zoom, and materials required to participate in this program will be delivered to the homes of registered clients prior to program start.
Please register by Tuesday, September 7 with Pamela at 519-271-1910 at ext. 27 or pbalfour@alzheimerperthcounty.com. Limited spaces are available.
Crafty Corner
Are you a crafter or a crafter in training? All clients are welcome to join in the fun. All materials to participate in this program will be provided for you. This program can be completed on zoom or at home independently. Please register by Tuesday, September 21 by contacting Teresa at 519-271-1910 at ext. 33 or tweicker@alzheimerperthcounty.com.
FORE! The Memories
Join us Monday, September 20 for our 18th annual golf tournament at the St. Marys Golf & Country Club. Register here! All proceeds raised stay in Perth County to continue to support services and programs at the Alzheimer Society.
What’s happening across Ontario? Provincial social recreation programs, webinars, and more!
Patrons Network Event Series
When: Tuesday, September 28 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM (EST)
You are invited to attend the Patrons Network meeting with guest speaker Nneka Allen, Founder and Principal of the Empathy Agency.
Nneka has inspired philanthropy as a Fundraising Executive in the charitable sector for over 20 years. As the Principal and Founder of The Empathy Agency, she helps organizations deliver more fairly on their missions and visions by coaching teams to explore the impact identity has on culture and equity outcomes.
Nneka will discuss equity in relation to philanthropy as well as the equity training that the Alzheimer Society of Toronto has been doing.
In recognition of World Alzheimer's Day, the Gertrude Cetinski Lectureship for 2021 has partnered with the Halton Age-Friendly Network, the Hillsview Active Living Centre, and the Alzheimer Society of Brant, Haldimand, Norfolk, Hamilton Halton, for the webinar Enabling Ageing Well in Canada.
Join Dr. Samir K. Sinha presenting recent updates on Ageing in Well in Canada. Topics covered will include what the pandemic has taught us about the state of Long-Term Care in Canada, and advice on how individuals can enable their own Healthy Ageing.
Your monthly gift matched this World Alzheimer's Month!
It’s World Alzheimer’s Month and our generous donors, Catherine Booth and Michael Kirk, in memory of Walter Booth, have committed to match ALL monthly donations for a year if you become a monthly donor by World Alzheimer’s Day on September 21!
Join the ever-growing group of committed individuals and become a monthly donor to help connect families in our community to Alzheimer Society education, counselling, and social recreation programs.
It takes a community to come together to make lasting change. Show people living with dementia, their care partners, and families that our connections matter by becoming a monthly donor today.
All donations up to $100,000 will be matched and will support social recreation programs at the Alzheimer Societies across Ontario. Any subsequent donations will support the areas of greatest need including social recreation, education, and counselling.
You could win over $5,600 with Catch the Ace!
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Get your tickets to Humanity in Music - A Nationwide Virtual Fundraising Music Event!
This World Alzheimer’s Day on September 21 at 6:00 PM, Humanity in Music will commemorate those living with dementia, their caregivers, their families, and their journey with a special online concert featuring Canadian music and artists!
Every ticket that is sold will help raise awareness and support for your local Alzheimer Society and benefit those who are impacted by dementia across Canada.
Purchase a ticket for yourself and invite your friends, co-workers, loved ones, and more, to join in on what will be a beautiful concert experience in support of a great cause! When you purchase a ticket, you will also receive a free download of Jasmin Uglow’s song, Remember Me—a Jazz and blues song that tells the story of Alzheimer’s and dementia from a musician and caregiver’s perspective.
Purchase a ticket for yourself and invite your friends, co-workers, loved ones, and more, to join in on what will be a beautiful concert experience in support of a great cause! When you purchase a ticket, you will also receive a free download of Jasmin Uglow’s song, Remember Me—a Jazz and blues song that tells the story of Alzheimer’s and dementia from a musician and caregiver’s perspective.
All ticket proceeds will support your local Alzheimer Society.
Education Series - Ageing your Way: Creating an Age-Inclusive Canada, Together
Join the Toronto Public Library (TPL) and CanAge for their upcoming Education Speaker Series session on September 21 at from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM called Using Technology to Fight Dementia.
This education session explores how technology can and does improve the lives of people living with dementia and their caregivers, engaging participants in an educational and inspiring dialogue about a fast-growing issue.
This session will be moderated by Laura Tamblyn Watts, CEO of CanAge (Canada’s National Seniors’ Advocacy Organization) and feature guest speaker Scott Russell, CEO of the Alzheimer Society of Toronto.
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50% of all ticket sales are going to support the Alzheimer Society, so visit catchtheace4alz.ca to buy your tickets and pick an envelope today!
The deadline to purchase your tickets is 6 PM every Thursday before the draw at 6:30 PM.
Purchase your ticket to Humanity in Music - A Nationwide Virtual Fundraising Music Event
This World Alzheimer’s Day on September 21 at 6:00 PM, Humanity in Music will commemorate those living with dementia, their caregivers, their families, and their journey with a special online concert featuring Canadian music and artists!
Every ticket that is sold will help raise awareness and support for your local Alzheimer Society and benefit those who are impacted by dementia across Canada.
Purchase a ticket for yourself and invite your friends, co-workers, loved ones, and more, to join in on what will be a beautiful concert experience in support of a great cause! When you purchase a ticket, you will also receive a free download of Jasmin Uglow’s song, Remember Me—a Jazz and blues song that tells the story of Alzheimer’s and dementia from a musician and caregiver’s perspective.
All ticket proceeds will support your local Alzheimer Society.
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.
