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Thursday 30 July 2015
Wednesday 29 July 2015
Wednesday 15 July 2015
New Resource: brainXchange
A new online resource is available for care partners. The brainXchange is a network of people dedicated to improving quality of life and supports for persons with or at risk of having brain-health needs related to dementia, mental health and neurological conditions related to aging or have experienced brain health changes earlier in life that are now more complex with aging.
Take a look: brainXchange.ca
Friday 10 July 2015
Four Events from Alzheimer Society of B.C.
Dementia Dialogue – Coping with Caregiver Guilt
Caregiver guilt is often fueled by the demands of the role, the expectation of others and the expectations of our toughest critic - ourselves!
• Can we let go of unrealistic expectations?
• How does guilt impact our lives?
• Explore what triggers our guilt and share coping strategies with other caregivers
Monday, July 13, 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. Marpole-Oakridge Community Centre, 990 W. 59th Ave., Vancouver
Getting to Know Dementia
This introductory session is for people who are experiencing early symptoms of dementia, as well as family members or friends who are supporting a person with a recent diagnosis. We will review basic information about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias and the impact of receiving a diagnosis. Participants will also learn about different types of support available including services offered by the Alzheimer Society of B.C.
Monday, July 20, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Alzheimer Society Vancouver Resource Centre, #300 – 2425 Quebec Street
Your Voice Matters – Advocacy
When we need support, it helps if we have an understanding of how to speak up and ask for what we need in the most effective way. In this workshop, participants will learn how to become more successful advocates for themselves and the person they are caring for, with a particular focus on residential care advocacy.
Tuesday, July 28, 6:00 – 8:00 pm Kitsilano Community Centre, 2690 Larch Street, Vancouver
Accessing Services
This session is for family caregivers who are currently supporting a person with dementia who is living at home. It will review strategies for accessing support from a variety of sources in your community – from getting help from family and friends, to navigating the formal health care system. The session will also consider some of the challenges that can arise when making the decision to access services and support, and offers strategies for working with service providers and acting as an advocate.
Monday, August 17, 6:30 – 8:30 pm Trout Lake Community Centre, 3360 Victoria Drive, Vancouver
Registration required. To register or for more information contact: 604-675-5150 or info.vancouver@alzheimerbc.org
*Space is limited, reserve your spot soon!
Caregiver guilt is often fueled by the demands of the role, the expectation of others and the expectations of our toughest critic - ourselves!
• Can we let go of unrealistic expectations?
• How does guilt impact our lives?
• Explore what triggers our guilt and share coping strategies with other caregivers
Monday, July 13, 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. Marpole-Oakridge Community Centre, 990 W. 59th Ave., Vancouver
Getting to Know Dementia
This introductory session is for people who are experiencing early symptoms of dementia, as well as family members or friends who are supporting a person with a recent diagnosis. We will review basic information about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias and the impact of receiving a diagnosis. Participants will also learn about different types of support available including services offered by the Alzheimer Society of B.C.
Monday, July 20, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Alzheimer Society Vancouver Resource Centre, #300 – 2425 Quebec Street
Your Voice Matters – Advocacy
When we need support, it helps if we have an understanding of how to speak up and ask for what we need in the most effective way. In this workshop, participants will learn how to become more successful advocates for themselves and the person they are caring for, with a particular focus on residential care advocacy.
Tuesday, July 28, 6:00 – 8:00 pm Kitsilano Community Centre, 2690 Larch Street, Vancouver
Accessing Services
This session is for family caregivers who are currently supporting a person with dementia who is living at home. It will review strategies for accessing support from a variety of sources in your community – from getting help from family and friends, to navigating the formal health care system. The session will also consider some of the challenges that can arise when making the decision to access services and support, and offers strategies for working with service providers and acting as an advocate.
Monday, August 17, 6:30 – 8:30 pm Trout Lake Community Centre, 3360 Victoria Drive, Vancouver
Registration required. To register or for more information contact: 604-675-5150 or info.vancouver@alzheimerbc.org
*Space is limited, reserve your spot soon!
Thursday 2 July 2015
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