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Une grande dame : L’histoire de Suzanne et de sa mère

Une grande dame : L’histoire de Suzanne et de sa mère

 Une très grande dame.  L’amour personnifié.  Souriante, toute pleine de douceur et de tendresse.  Toujours prête à consoler, aider, écouter. Vraiment une très grande dame. Cette grande dame, c’est maman.  Et c’est ce qu’elle a été jusqu’à la fin, malgré la maladie, la souffrance et en dépit de son incapacité mentale.  Comme je l’aime. Elle a été ma mère, mon éducatrice, mon amie, ma confidente, ma sœur, et finalement, ma fille. Les dernières années de sa maladie, nous les avons…

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Bulk Barn locations across Canada raise $342,491 in support of programs and services.

Bulk Barn locations across Canada raise $342,491 in support of programs and services.

Bulk Barn celebrated its 10th anniversary as a supporter of Coffee Break this year and through their annual campaign they have raised $342,491, bringing their total contribution to nearly $2 million. Coffee Break co-ordinator Laura Berljawsky and Chief Development Officer, John Hayward visited Bulk Barn where they were presented with a cheque for the funds raised. (photos below). Bulk Barn célébrait cette année son 10e anniversaire à titre de commanditaire de la Pause-café. La somme de 342 491 $ a été…

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Give your brain and body a boost in Toronto!

Give your brain and body a boost in Toronto!

  Give your brain and body a boost!   Minds in Motion® program launches in Toronto for Alzheimer Awareness Month   “She is challenging herself physically, using those muscles she needs to get out of a chair, to go upstairs.”  This comment is a tribute to the power of Minds in Motion®, an Alzheimer Society program launching in Toronto, along with an additional 11 Ontario communities, in January 2015 for Alzheimer Awareness Month. Designed for people with early to mid-stage…

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Gift ideas & wisdom from an Alzheimer holiday veteran

Gift ideas & wisdom from an Alzheimer holiday veteran

This time of year can be particularly busy and stressful for most of us. However, it’s also the best time of year to sit back and remember the past year. I’m always a little nostalgic for Christmases gone by.  When you are living with a person with Alzheimer’s disease, it can be particularly sad; traditions aren’t the same or aren’t there anymore. My mum, Jane, would make sure there were a few handmade ornaments on the tree every year. One…

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Ontario Science Centre brings the brain to life

Ontario Science Centre brings the brain to life

Felix is a highschool student from Toronto I was invited to get a peek at the brand new Ontario Science Center exhibit about the most complicated piece of machinery on our planet: the brain. Upon admission into the exhibit, the noise of crackling wires greeted us. An immense canopy of wires created an eerie atmosphere. It was overwhelming, the immense size and knowing that it represented our brain. And then I fell upon my favourite piece of the exhibit; a…

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How a wearable computer mouse can help people with dementia

How a wearable computer mouse can help people with dementia

Meet our Breqlab team! We are computer programmers using cutting edge technology to help make daily activities easier for people with dementia. After 18 months of hard work, we have finally completed our vision: a wearable mouse that helps people with limited/impaired hand movements or tremors use computers. The inspiration for the mouse came from Dr. Martin Labrecque, CEO of BreqLabs. “My grandmother had dementia and arthritis, which made fine finger movements tough. I wanted to connect with her online…

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VIDEO BLOG: ASRP Discoveries – Dr. Joel Ramirez

VIDEO BLOG: ASRP Discoveries – Dr. Joel Ramirez

Joel Ramirez is a 2008 ASRP Doctoral Award recipient from University of Toronto who works under the supervision of Dr. Sandra Black at Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto. Learn a bit about his research and finding from his publication: Subcortical hyperintensity volumetrics in Alzheimer’s disease and normal elderly in the Sunnybrook Dementia Study: correlations with atrophy, executive function, mental processing speed, and verbal memory.

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Deloitte Impact Day in Toronto

Deloitte Impact Day in Toronto

If you have volunteered with the Alzheimer Society of Toronto, the name Harbel Singh Arora will be a familiar one. Harbel was a dedicated man who volunteered with the Alzheimer Society of Toronto every day for almost seventeen years to honour his sister with dementia. Inspired by his family, Harbel’s grandson, Jagneet Arora, began volunteering with the society as well. As an employee of Deloitte, Jagneet has had the opportunity to participate in their Impact Day, which allows staff members…

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Dementia: coming to a workplace near you

Dementia: coming to a workplace near you

The new office computer system shouldn’t have been a problem for Diane. She had been training new employees on how to use the company’s software for 20 years. But now she was having problems offering price quotes and making calculations over the phone. What’s more, Diane noticed that she was having some trouble remembering things at home. When her husband finally convinced her to go to doctor about her memory issues, she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. She kept working…

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A truly Unforgettable Evening

A truly Unforgettable Evening

On October 1st, 2014, business leaders, philanthropists and supporters of the Alzheimer Society gathered at The Four Seasons to raise funds for Canadians living with dementia. The evening was filled with emotional speeches, touching dedications and a lively auction. Words cannot describe the inspiration and hope that surrounded all who were in attendance. Thank you to everyone who supported the event and we look forward to seeing everyone again next year. Below are photos from the evening: