Photos from the Finding Your Way™ expansion

Photos from the Finding Your Way™ expansion

On February 19, Alzheimer Society of Ontario staff, the Ontario Seniors’ Secretariat, community partners and the media celebrated the expansion of Finding Your Way™ , a program designed to prevent people with dementia from going missing and ensuring caregivers have a plan in place if they do, into three new languages. With the addition of Arabic, Tagalog, Tamil and Urdu, Finding Your Way is now available in 12 languages, allowing to reach more seniors than ever with this important message….

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

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

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

Revera has huge success with Celebrating Memories campaign

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

Sharon and her mother’s story

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!

25th Anniversary of the Walk for Memories!

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

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

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

Why I walk: for my Dad, my hero

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

Meet Zoe: an 11 year old Walker

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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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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