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June 2015 eNEWSLETTER |
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Walk for Alzheimers in Midland on June 14! |
The Walk for Alzheimer's in Midland is coming up soon! Join us on Sunday, June 14, or support someone who is Walking to reach their fundraising goal. Help us raise funds for programs and services in our community. Join the movement> |
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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, cash bar 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. Find out more>
RSVP at 705-722-1066 or simcoecounty@alzheimersociety.ca |
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June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day |
Elder abuse is defined as any action or inaction that causes harm to an older person. It can happen to anyone. Join others here in Ontario by wearing purple on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. This simple gesture can help to raise awareness of this issue and show others that elder abuse will not be tolerated in our society. Learn more > |
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Learn with us this summer! |
We are pleased to be offering an EVENING Next Steps series this July. Open to all family and friends who are supporting a person living with dementia. Please call for more information or to register. See our education calendar > |
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Antipsychotic drugs in Ontario |
This summer, you can make a difference |
A new report from Health Quality Ontario indicates an overreliance on antipsychotic medication in Ontario nursing homes. Download it now > |
Turn your marathon, company BBQ or wedding gift into a fundraising event and provide support to those living with Alzheimer's disease. Through Memory Makers for Alzheimers, you can set up you own fundraising page and track your progress. Start fundraising today > |
Mariposa Charity Golf Tournament |
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Join us for an afternoon of golf followed by dinner on Friday, July 3 at Innisbrook Golf Club in Barrie. Proceeds will be donated to the Alzheimer Society. For more information, contact the Mariposa School of Skating at 705-721-1223 or info@skatemariposa.com |
Help us grow our community! We post events, news, and interest items related to Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. Like our page > |
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. |