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| April 2015 eNEWSLETTER | ||
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| Thank you, volunteers | ||
| Every day, volunteers across Ontario impact the lives of people living with Alzheimer's disease. April 12-18 is National Volunteer Week, and we have planned a special "Thank You". Find out more> |  |
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| Save the date! 2015 AGM & 30th Anniversary Celebration | ||
| Join us for our 2015 AGM & Anniversary Reception as we celebrate 30 Years of Helping People to Live Well with Dementia in Simcoe County: Thursday, June 11, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. at the MacLaren Art Centre in Barrie. Light refreshments and live music with the John Howard Trio. Everyone is welcome to attend the AGM at 6:00 p.m. $20 in advance; $25 at the door. RSVP at 705-722-1066 or [email protected] |  |
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| DementiAbility workshop for informal care partners | ||
| On Saturday, May 2 join DementiAbility's Gail Elliot at St. James Anglican Church in Orillia for a workshop on finding 'Abilities' that remain in dementia and ways to enhance them. Learn more > |  |
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| National Advance Care Planning Day | ||
| April 16 is National Advance Care Planning Day, a day for you and others to reflect on your plan to communicate your wishes, in the event you cannot. Particularly important for those living with dementia. Learn more > |  |
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| Navigating the Canadian Health Care System | Walk for Alzheimer's | ||
| A dementia diagnosis can be scary for patient and caregiver alike. Alzlive's online video series is all about making Canada's health care system understandable throughout your journey. Watch it now > | Your Walk has a fresh new look! Learn more about the Walk for Alzheimer's and register today for a Walk near you. Join the movement > |
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| Barrie Police Home Safe 5 KM Run/Walk | NEW! Orillia Office Hours | ||
| Join us at Heritage Park in Barrie on May 14 for the Barrie Police Home Safe 5 KM Run/Walk in support of Alzheimer's disease and Autism. Sign up now > | The Orillia office is open to the public from 8:30am-12:00pm and 1:00 to 4:30pm Monday to Friday. |
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| Online resources | ||
| About dementia Upcoming educational events 10 warning signs of Alzheimer's disease Living with dementia Volunteer |
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| Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County |
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Since 1985, the Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County has been dedicated to providing help for people with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and their caregivers.