EDUCATION EVENTS September, October, November 2015

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1 September, October, Family Learning Series For family and friends of people with Alzheimer s disease and other dementias. Please join us for this 3-week series which will cover: learning about dementia and changes to the brain; understanding communication and behaviour; and connecting with your family member and supports. Kitchener Tuesday, September 8, 15, 22 (6pm to 8pm) Guelph Tuesday, September 15, 22, 29 (1pm to 3pm) Fergus Wednesday, September 16 (part 3) (9:30am to 11:30am) St. Jacobs Tuesday, October 20, 27, November 3 (10am to 11:30am) Woolwich Community Health Centre, 10 Parkside Dr. Cambridge Thursday, November 5, 12, 19 (6pm to 8pm) The Dunfield Retirement Residence, 30 Light Dr. Waterloo Monday, November 9, 16, 23 (6pm to 8pm) Chartwell Terrace on the Square, 100 Caroline St. S. Guelph Monday, November 30, December 7, 14 (1pm to 3pm) One-Day Family Education Workshop This workshop will cover all topic areas discussed in the 3-week Family Learning Series (see above for description). Please note that lunch will not be provided consider bringing a bag lunch. Cambridge Saturday, September 12 (9:30am to 3pm) The Dunfield Retirement Residence, 30 Light Dr. Guelph Saturday, November 7 from (9:30am to 3pm)

2 September, October, Person with Dementia Education Series For persons with Alzheimer s disease and other dementias. Please join us for this 4-week series which will cover: learning about dementia; adapting to changes in the brain; planning for the future; and building a circle of support. Persons with dementia are welcome to bring a care partner to accompany them. Kitchener Thursday, September 10, 17, 24, October 1 (10am to 11:30am) Guelph Monday, September 14, 21, 28 & October 5 (1pm to 3pm) Cambridge Tuesday, October 6, 13, 20, 27 (10am to 11:30am) ASWW Cambridge Office, 1145 Concession Rd. Long-term Care Series For family and friends of people with Alzheimer s disease and other dementias. Please join us for this 3-week series which will cover: a review of residential options and how to apply; understanding the placement process for long-term care; and coping with the transition to a new residence. Cambridge Thursday, September 10, 17, 24 (10am to 11:30am) Langs (Room S206), 1145 Concession Rd. Kitchener Wednesday, October 14, 21, 28 (10am to 11:30am) We invite family and friends of people with Alzheimer s disease and other dementias to join us for any of the upcoming education sessions: Legal Issues A guest speaker will be providing information on Powers of Attorney, capacity and wills. Kitchener Tuesday, October 6 (6:30pm to 8pm) Guelph Thursday, November 5 (7pm to 8:30pm)

3 September, October, We invite family and friends of people with Alzheimer s disease and other dementias to join us for any of the upcoming education sessions: Montessori Methods How to use Montessori-based activities to create successful, enjoyable activities which can challenge you intellectually, and help maintain skills to support independence in activities of daily living. Guelph Tuesday, October 6 (7pm to 9pm) Visiting and Connection Learn about the art of connection through visiting. This session will provide the participant with strategies and tips to enhance time spent visiting with the person with dementia. Cambridge Thursday, October 8 (6pm to 8pm) ASWW Cambridge Office, 1145 Concession Rd. Mild Cognitive Impairment What is Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)? Why should I know about it and what can I do about it? Clifford Friday, October 16 (12pm to 2pm) Knox United Church, 11 Allan St. E. **To register, please call Progression of Dementia: Seeing Gems Not Just Loss Video This Teepa Snow film will not only bring a fresh view of how people live with dementia, but will support caregivers in finding their remaining strengths. Teepa is a worldrenowned dementia expert, and as an Occupational Therapist her perspective is practical, while being very enlightening and supportive for any caregiver. Fergus Monday, October 19 (10:15am to 11:45am)

4 September, October, Long-term Care A general overview of residential options and how to apply, the move into long-term care, and coping with the transition to a new residence will be provided. Mount Forest Thursday, October 29 (10am to 12pm) Mount Forest Family Health Team, 525 Dublin St. Dementia Basics This session will provide you with a general overview of the signs and symptoms of dementia and Alzheimer s disease. Tips and strategies for communicating and connecting will also be shared. Baden Thursday, November 12 (6pm to 7:30pm) Wilmot Recreation Complex (Wayne Roth Room), 1291 Nafziger Rd. The Mediterranean Diet The Mediterranean Diet is often recommended for maintaining brain health. What is the Mediterranean Diet really all about? Can we actually do it here? Does it make a difference? Fergus Thursday, November 19 (1:30pm to 3pm) 10 Tips for Preventing Dementia-Related Falls Falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths for older adults, and those who are living with dementia are at risk for falls. Join us for easy-to-follow tips that will help care partners reduce the risk of falls for their family members with dementia. Harriston Wednesday, November 25 (12pm to 2pm) Harriston Legion, 53 Elora St. S. **To register, please call

5 September, October, The Alzheimer Society Waterloo Wellington is excited to be partnering with the Ontario Telemedicine Network to help make our education sessions more accessible to you! The following education session will be available via the Ontario Telemedicine Network at two locations simultaneously: Finding Your Way Tuesday, October 27 (10am to 12pm) Learn to live safely in the community. Join us to discover what the Finding Your Way program is, why people with dementia get lost or go missing, how we can reduce the risk of missing incidents, and what to do if someone does go missing. Location 1 Drayton Location 2 Mount Forest Minto-Mapleton Family Health Team (Lower Level) 11 Andrews Dr. W. Phone: Claire Stewart Medical Clinic 525 Dublin St. Phone: Please call to register at the site of your choice. Sign up early as space is limited. Our three offices are here to serve you: For Cambridge information, contact one of our offices Guelph (see back page for full contact Kitchener information): 1145 Concession PHONE/TTY Rd. Cambridge N3H 4L Woodlawn Guelph Rd. W N1H 8J1 831 Kitchener Frederick St. N2B 2B asww@alzheimerww.ca