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Our family supported the Alzheimer Society to help our community, not realizing how much it would eventually help us

September 14, 2015

Just a little over ten years ago, our son Jordan did his high school community service with the Newmarket chapter of the Alzheimer’s Society. Initially, he spent time stuffing envelopes for mail outs. But then he was given the challenge of finding new supporters for the Coffee Break® fundraising campaign. He was asked to target retail. Looking back I recall him telling me and Craig how frustrating it was trying to get support. He called so many retailers to no…

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Jay Ingram on “The End of Memory” (Contest)

July 31, 2015

Looking for a new book to pick up this summer? Science writer, broadcaster, and journalist Jay Ingram has spent his career educating the public on issues of science and technology, and in his latest book “The End of Memory: A Natural History of Aging and Alzheimer’s” he set out to explore the complicated history of the disease, its treatments, and the research into its causes. Want to learn more about it? Read an interview with Jay here and enter the…

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Lynda and her mom’s story

March 23, 2015

My dear mom is 88 years old and lives in a long-term care facility where she is given excellent care. Mom has dementia and along with it aphasia, which affects her ability to use language to communicate. While she doesn’t seem to recognize most relatives and longtime friends, she still knows me, her daughter. I can tell by the way her face lights up when she sees me. She introduces me to the staff every time saying, “This is my…

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Great-for-you-foods you need to be eating

February 25, 2015

You are what you eat, which might mean you could be a cup of coffee and a doughnut right about now. Food is powerful. It affects your mood, your mind, your hormones, your sex life, or whether or not you feel like just losing it some days and running away with the mailman.

Revera has huge success with Celebrating Memories campaign

February 24, 2015

Revera sites across Canada have been holding fundraising campaigns for the past three years in honour of World Alzheimer’s month in September. Events including everything from bake sales to clothing drives to walks, runs and bike rides. Close to $170,000 was raised this past September, the most yet!

Sharon and her mother’s story

February 18, 2015

I had taken care of my mother who has Alzheimer’s disease. Shortly after my father passed away nearly 11 years ago from this disease, my mother was diagnosed too. I was devastated when the doctor told me and I knew what lay ahead. I was determined to do everything I could to slow down this disease and give my mother the best quality of life that I could. After my mother was diagnosed I quickly had her move in with…

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25th Anniversary of the Walk for Memories!

February 12, 2015

The Walk for Memories presented by Memory Care held in Toronto celebrated a milestone year–it’s 25th anniversary. The Walk, held on January 31st at Brookfield Place, was truly a milestone event. The Walk broke many records: Highest number of attendees Highest number of teams registered Highest number of donations Most dollars raised in the history of the event With the hard work and generous support of Walkers, donors, volunteers and staff, the Walk has raised over $675,000 to date! We…

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Heart health benefits the brain? Dr. Jane Rylett explains why

February 10, 2015

February is Heart Month. Did you know that heart-healthy living can reduce your risk of dementia? But why is still debated among researchers. Is it because heart health has a direct impact on dementia or because activities that benefit the heart also improve brain health? I spoke with Dr. Jane Rylett, a researcher at Western University and Board Member at the Alzheimer Society of Ontario. Is exercise beneficial for brain health because it is good for your heart or are…

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Why I walk: for my Dad, my hero

January 28, 2015

One year ago this September, Andrea Mailhot’s father was diagnosed with dementia. She knew nothing about the disease. But the Alzheimer Society was there to help. She attended an information session about dementia, which was a godsend for her. At the session, Andrea heard about the Society’s signature fundraising event, the Walk for Memories. Two weeks later, she had organized a small team of volunteers to participate in the unique indoor walk. That first year would prove to be especially…

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Meet Zoe: an 11 year old Walker

January 22, 2015

Meet Zoe. She’s a typical 11 year old girl who likes to swim and spend time with friends and family. But despite her young age, Zoe is already striving to make a difference for people with dementia and their caregivers. She is raising money in support of local programs and services for the Alzheimer Society of Oxford County as a 1-girl team in the Walk for Memories. Zoe began attending the walk when she was four with her mother, who…

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