Monthly Newsletter

December | 2024

Caring for a Person Living with Dementia During the Holidays

The holidays can be stressful for people living with dementia (PLWD) and their care partners. With a little planning, you can create a joyful and calm celebration for everyone.

Discover tips to simplify traditions, reduce stress, and focus on meaningful connection this season.

Caregiver Tips for the Holidays

Tips for Visiting a Loved One with Dementia over the Holidays

Winter 2025 Programs and Services Guide is Here!

Our Winter Programs and Services Guide is now available! Explore a wide range of program offerings designed to support people living with dementia and their care partners.

See Winter Guide HERE

Program Registration:

NEW PROCESS

The Society is pleased to welcome Megan Fisher to our team, as the Intake and Referral Coordinator. Megan is responsible for new client intake, as well as program registration for existing clients.

If you are a new or existing client, looking to register for programming, Megan is now your direct contact. Reach her at: 705-722-1066 EXT 234

This holiday season, through January LIGHT IT UP BLUE at home or at your business to show your support for people living with dementia and their families.

Share photos and tag us on social media (Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn) using #LIUB

#LIUB

Upcoming Client Events

DECEMBER 10

6PM - 8PM

Welcome to ASSC Dementia 101 Education

Zoom

*Registration required*

705-722-1066 ext. 234

DECEMBER 16

9:30AM - 11:30AM

Holiday Social

Midland - Chigamik Community Health Centre

287 Bayshore Dr.

DECEMBER 17

10AM - 12PM

Holiday Social

Orillia - Ramara Fire Station 2

85 Patricia Dr.

DECEMBER 18

10AM - 12PM

Holiday Social

Collingwood - The Common Roof

199 Campbell St.

DECEMBER 19

10AM - 12PM

Holiday Social

Barrie - Parkview Community Centre

189 Blake St.

Creative Spark Showcase

Join us on THURSDAY DECEMBER 12th, from 3PM - 4PM at the MacLaren Art Centre for the Creative Spark Showcase. Wander through the gallery and explore projects created by individuals living with dementia and their care partners.

This series has been generously supported by the Catherine Booth and Michael Kirk Social Recreation Fund and we are so grateful for a significant donation from the Guys That Give Barrie, that this art program has secured funding for the next two years!

Learn more here

Bowling for Brain Health

SAVE THE DATE

Join us for our Bowling for Brain Health Fundraiser event, on SUNDAY JANUARY 19th, from 9AM - 12PM at Bowlerama in Barrie. Cost is $25 per person.

The cost of registration supports one person to attend a social recreation program session. Thanks to support like yours, we are able to offer our programs free of charge to individuals we support. Join with a team, bring family, and spend a morning with our team.

Free Training for Community Organizations

Dementia Friendly Communities Training

Help make Simcoe County more inclusive and accessible for people living with dementia. We offer free training for businesses and organizations to create supportive spaces and services. Join us in building a dementia-friendly Simcoe County!

Contact Nicole Schneider to learn more or schedule a session: nschneider@alzhemiersociety.ca

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OFFICE CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYS

December 23 - January 3

Our office will be closed for the holidays from December 23 to January 3. We wish you a joyful holiday season and all the best in the New Year!