Nov 8, 20201 minHow You Can Get Involved With Local Seniors Photo via Rawpixel Aging in place offers several benefits to seniors, including comfort, greater independence, and cost savings. But it...
Jul 17, 20203 minCOVID-19 shows support for home care overdueThe global pandemic of COVID-19 has brought long-standing gaps in the Canadian care system sharply into focus, particularly for older...
Jul 17, 20202 minReform Care for The ElderlyIt is time to think about and plan for alternatives to long term care for our frail elders whether through enhanced home care or creative...
Jun 26, 20191 minMemory Boosters now accepting new members!Memory Boosters now accepting new members! Are you looking for a social program for someone living with dementia and care partners? Memory B
Jun 12, 20193 minCaregivers Feel Invisible as Well as ExhaustedCaregivers Feel invisible as well as Exhausted
Apr 1, 20191 minCare For Care PartnersIn partnership with Sinai Health Systems, the Alzheimer's Society is pleased to offer the Enhancing Care for Ontario Care Partners...
Mar 4, 20192 minWaitlist for Home Care 3-4 years, says RegionIf you're a Senior living in your own home, that's probably where you'd like to stay as long as you can. If your parent or elderly...
Feb 22, 20191 minAre You a Caregiver? Come and share your story. Caring for an older loved one can be both rewarding and challenging, especially when balancing the demands of work and family. Support...
Feb 12, 20193 min'We're all born for human connection': Student shares her solution for loneliness among seniorsShared courtesy of CBC Radio · January 22, 2018 Following the Britain's appointment of the first-ever Minister for Loneliness, Cross...
Feb 1, 20191 minHow to Recognize Your Parents May Need Help Admitting the need for help and accepting assistance is not easy for people as they age. Most of us want to maintain our independence...
Jan 30, 20191 min Information Session - DementiaThe Alzheimer's Society of Waterloo Wellington invites you to join us for an information session on Vascular Dementia. Vascular Dementia...
Jan 18, 20191 minBRAIN: The World Inside Your HeadVisit TheMuseum, 10 King Street West in Kitchener, now through April 28th to see this exhibit which explores how the brain functions and...
Dec 22, 20181 minMinds in Motion®Minds in Motion® is a community-based social program that incorporates physical activity and mental stimulation for people with early to...
Dec 13, 20181 minLimited Space Available for Care Giver Support ProgramAre you struggling with the emotional impact of caregiving? Would you like to learn specific techniques for problem solving and...
Nov 11, 20181 minFalls Prevention SeriesFree 6 week program designed to reduce the risk of falling. Topics covered include building better balance, improving bone health and...
Oct 26, 20181 minCaregiver Support Education Sessions Presented over four weeks, sessions address the unique role of caregivers, focused on caregivers of seniors and adults with...
Oct 19, 20181 minEducation Session: Overview of Dementia This 2-hour education session will cover: learning about dementia, adapting to changes in the brain, and living well with dementia....
Sep 27, 20181 minMeet Me at the GalleryMeet Me at the Gallery is a 4-week program designed for people living with dementia and their care partners. The classes engage...
Sep 18, 20183 minNew study aims to provide clues on how Canadian seniors can age healthilyPUBLISHED MAY 22, 2018 BY ANDRÉ PICARD IN THE GLOBE AND MAIL Canada has undertaken one of the biggest, boldest studies on aging in the...