Discover Dementia Care Resources and Events

In our ongoing commitment to support our community's well-being, we wanted to highlight a range of resources and events at the library and community focused on dementia and dementia care. We have materials for caregivers, family members, or people who are simply interested in learning more.

Resources:

We have 4 Memory Care Kits available to borrow in our new Library of Things Collection. Each kit includes games, puzzles, tactile and fidget toys, and sensory activities, designed specifically for those experiencing Alzheimer’s, memory loss, and dementia.
Alzheimer Society of British Columbia
For more resources, check out our booklists for adults and children below.

Events and Workshops:

Earlier this week we hosted an engaging author talk with Rosella Leslie. She shared from her latest book Losing Us: A Dementia Caregiver's Journey. We were so grateful for her wisdom and the compassionate space she created for attendees during the event.
Coming up on Friday, November 3rd we're hosting an introductory workshop with Alzheimer's BC on "What is Dementia?". This would be of interest to those folks with a recent diagnosis or care partner. Topics include: the brain and dementia, practical strategies to live well and how to access resources, so that people impacted by dementia have the confidence to navigate the journey ahead.
Monthly Sea-to-Sky Care Giver Support Drop in Group

Find Your Next Read

Dementia Care and Caregivers

Library resources for people with dementia, their families, and their caregivers. These include Memory Care Kits (each kit has activities, toys, games, puzzles, and books) that are available to borrow.

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Picture books about Dementia and Alzheimer's

Explore picture books designed to help children understand dementia and Alzheimer's with empathy and compassion, offering valuable insights into the challenges faced by loved ones living with these conditions.

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Upcoming Events & Programs

Collages & Conjugations

Saturday / Oct 21 / 1:00 - 3:30 pm

Join poet and storyteller, fanny kearse for an intimate workshop merging visual and literary arts.

The workshop will be restorative and cathartic through creating art and letting your inner child play through writing prompts.

Registration required:

Please register here.

More info

Intro to Dungeons & Dragons

3-week session: Oct 25, Nov 1 & 8

Wednesdays / 4:00 - 5:30 pm

In this three-week program, participants will learn rules, build their own characters, and experience game play!

This program is for ages ~12-15, and there is limited space.

Registration required:

Please register here.

More info

Art Asylum: Clay Play

Wednesday / October 25 / 6-8 pm

This workshop will have you storytelling through clay. No art experience required, and all supplies will be provided!

Space is limited and registration is required. This program is for adults only.

Registration required:

Please register here.

More info

What is Dementia? With Alzheimer BC

Friday / Nov 3 / 2:00 - 4:00 pm

Join the library and Alzheimer BC for this free introductory workshop. It is suitable for the general public but could also be of interest to those folks with a recent diagnosis or care partners.

Registration recommended.

Please register here.

More info

Take a Walk by the River: Exploring how mammals use riparian habitat in Squamish

Wednesday / Nov 8 / 7:00 - 8:30 pm

Join Kate Andy, graduate student, to discuss some of the challenges that wildlife in Squamish face, most notably climate change and habitat loss.

No registration required.

This event is a part of Climate Action Week, November 4-10.

More info

The Sewing Room

Sunday / Nov 19 & Dec 10 / 2:00 - 4:00 pm

Join us on Sunday (or two) for an afternoon of sewing!

This program is for folks who have their own machine and all necessary sewing supplies and are looking for a space to work on projects or have some company while getting creative.

There is no instruction or supplies provided. The Sewing Room is for adults only.