Alzheimer Society BC June Newsletter

Healthy living, healthy brain! Healthy lifestyle choices can help quality of life and brain health too! With the weather turning nicer, there are plenty of opportunities to get outside, take in the natural beauty and have lots of fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables. In this issue, we'll share some ideas about how you can learn about brain health and support the Alzheimer Society of B.C. And if you are looking for even more healthy brain ideas, visit the Brain health section of our website Read more. In This Issue Advocacy Upcoming tele-workshops Events Research Support Services Advocacy Healthy living, healthy brain It's never too late, or too soon to make changes that will maintain or improve your brain health. Making positive changes may help reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer's disease or other dementias. Learn more about what you can do to keep your brain healthy. Upcoming tele-workshops The Alzheimer Society of B.C.'s free one-hour tele-workshops allow you to participate from home, wherever you are in the province. Workshops include a live web video of the presentation, making it easy for you to follow along on your computer while you listen on the phone. You will also have the option of downloading handouts after the session. Upcoming tele-workshops include: Heads Up: An Introduction to Brain Health July 7, 2 p.m. or 7 p.m. PST Please choose the time that is most convenient for you. Healthy aging is important for everyone, and it is essential not to forget the health of your brain as well! This workshop will help you learn strategies and set goals for improving the health of your mind, body and spirit. Anyone interested in brain health is welcome. Activities to Do with the Person with Dementia August 3, 2 p.m. or 7 p.m. PST Please choose the time that is most convenient for you. Do you care for a family member with dementia and need creative ways to engage him/her in meaningful activities? This tele-workshop for family caregivers explains the goals and benefits of meaningful activities, gives suggestions for appropriate activities, and explains how to maximize the enjoyment for you and the person with dementia. To find out more our upcoming tele-workshops as well as access previous tele-workshop recordings, visit our tele-workshop page. Events Anything for Alzheimers: You can do Anything for Alzheimer's including Zumba! You can do Anything for Alzheimer's! Janet McLeish has organized a Zumba Alzheimer's Party with Motown Flavour on June 18 from 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. at the False Creek Community Centre. Let's Zumba! You'll be singing, grooving, dancing and sweating with False Creek Zumba instructor, Janet McLeish and other guests from Zumba Vancouver. If you can't attend, please make a donation to support Janet's fundraising goal. All proceeds from the event support the Alzheimer Society of B.C. To learn more, visit theAnything for Alzheimer's website. Scotiabank Vancouver Half Marathon & 5k: Get active with your family on Sunday, June 26 - Join the Scotiabank Vancouver Half Marathon & 5k Are you looking for a fun way to get some fresh air with family while raising funds for an important cause? Run or walk on the 2016 Alzheimer Society of B.C. team at the Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon & 5k. We are a Feature Charity in 2016 and need your help to make this our best year ever! For more information, please visit the website. Make sure to use our charity code '16VALZBC' to receive a discounted registration when you join our fundraising team! MKGG: Register today! Registration is now open for the MKGG Climb for Alzheimer's. This annual fundraising event will take place on Sunday September 25th at the Grouse Grind on Grouse Mountain. Register today online. Walk for Alzheimer's: Investors Group Walk for Alzheimer's Thank you to all honorees, participants, donors, sponsors and amazing volunteers! You helped raise over $780,000 province-wide for B.C. families living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias as part of the Investors Group Walk for Alzheimer's on May 1! It's not too late support the Walk; you can donate online or mail in a cheque with a pledge form. Our deepest gratitude for your participation! Forget Me Not Golf: Annual Tournament raises $650,000! Thank you to all of our sponsors, volunteers and golfers who helped make the 22nd annual Forget Me Not Golf Tournament a Success. You can learn more online about the event. Research Have your say: Help set dementia research priorities in Canada Where would you like to see research on dementia? If you have an interest in or experience with dementia - including as someone living with it, a friend, family member, caregiver, or health and social care provider - this study wants your insights to help shape dementia research in Canada. Please share your knowledge and complete the questionnaire online. Support Services Support services to help get informed The Alzheimer Society of B.C. offers education programs throughout the province that provide a range of information from learning how to keep your brain healthy as you age to finding out more about dementia and how to manage the changes it brings. Learn more and find workshops in your community online.

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