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10:00 am
Artful Minds
DESCRIPTION: For the person with dementia only. Artful Minds is an art appreciation program where participants work creatively with colour, shape and texture while being inspired by art work examples provided by the art expert facilitator. Assisted by ASLM's volunteers, participants can experience benefits that artistic creation evokes including expression, accomplishment, communication, engagement and socialization. […]
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Care~2 Support Group – Arbor Trace
DESCRIPTION: The progressive nature of dementia results in the family caregiver becoming less able to access support group meetings as they are often uncomfortable with leaving their loved one alone at home. Caregivers then become homebound in that they are unable to access these essential support services. The Care~2 Support Group is being offered to […]
Find out more »Minds in Motion – Stoney Creek YMCA (Week 4 of 7)
DESCRIPTION: For the person with dementia and their care partner. The Minds in Motion program incorporates physical and mental stimulation for people with early to mid-stage Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Participants engage in an hour of seated exercises followed by an hour of social activity. This is a free program. *Please bring a water […]
Find out more »Learning the ROPES for Living with MCI (Week 4 of 6)
DESCRIPTION: Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) refers to cognitive decline, commonly involving memory that is greater than expected for age, but does not markedly compromise independence in carrying out daily responsibilities. Learning the ROPES focuses on optimizing cognitive health through lifestyle choices, memory training and psychosocial support and is facilitated by Registered Social Workers. It is a 6 […]
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First Steps for Care Partners (Week 4 of 4)
DESCRIPTION: The First Steps for Care Partners module of the First Link Learning Series provides an introduction to Alzheimer's disease and other dementias and is intended for family members and friends of individuals with dementia. Facilitated by regulated health professionals and utilizing expert guest speakers, topics covered include: types of dementia, changes in the brain, […]
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