July eNewsletter: 4 tips for summertime brain health

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July 2015 eNEWSLETTER
Tips for Summertime Brain Health
Recipe: Brain healthy arugula and herb salad
Bring a bit of brain health to your next BBQ! A healthy diet is one of the four pillars of brain health, and this arugula and herb salad is healthy, and it also tastes great! Download the recipe here> Summer brain health recipe
Announcing our New Mission, Vision and Strategic Directions
The Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County has renewed its Mission and Vision with input from the community, and has mapped its Strategic Directions for the next three years.
Visit our website to learn more>
Vision, Mission and Strategic Direction
Make a difference by helping with our Tag Days fundraiser
Two hours of your time this summer will enable the Society to continue to provide programs and services for persons living with dementia and their families. Learn more > Volunteer for Tag Days
Coffee Break® Celebrates 20 Years!
Businesses, clubs and individuals across Simcoe County host Coffee Breaks to raise funds for services in our community. We want to exceed last year's total of $45,000. Find out more about this great event and register today > Coffee Break 2015
Alzheimer's research to focus on prevalence in women Introducing Suvien
The majority of people living with Alzheimer's disease are women. But is this simply because women tend to live longer? Read on >

Suvien is a new app designed to support people living with Alzheimer's disease. The app helps stimulate memories using a database of photos and memories, uploaded by family members. Find out more >

Dementia affects the WHOLE family Thank you Midland & Area for a great Walk!
The impact of a dementia diagnosis is felt by the entire family. That is why we are pleased to offer a 3-week REMEMBER ME series in August for teens and children who have a family member affected by dementia. Program information>

The Midland Walk for Alzheimer's raised almost $12,000! Thank you for all your support. Check out photos from the event on our Facebook page. See photos >

Orillia Walk for Alzheimer’s is September 12! New Orillia Office Hours
Join us at Rotary Place on Saturday, September 12 and raise funds and awareness for your local Alzheimer Society. Register now >

Based on an extensive review of patterns of access to the Orillia office over the past few months, the office hours have been changed effective July 2, 2015. Find out more >

2015-16 Board of Directors Announced Honouring our Volunteers
The Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County held its AGM and 30th Anniversary Celebration on June 11. New Directors were elected and our 2014-15 Annual Report was presented. Read the report>

Some of the Alzheimer Society’s amazing volunteers received special recognition at the 2015 Ontario Volunteer Service Awards in June. See recipients >

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Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County
Barrie Office
20 Anne Street South, P.O. Box 1414
Barrie, ON L4M 5R4

Orillia Office
Orillia Common Roof, 169 Front Street South, P.O. Box 486
Orillia, ON L3V 6K2
www.alzheimer.ca/simcoecounty

p. (Barrie) 705-722-1066 (Orillia) 705-329-0909

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.  

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