DECEMBER 2025

E-NEWSLETTER

UPCOMING PROGRAMS & EVENTS:

Holiday Resources for care partners & families:

1. Making the holiday season successful (handout)
2. Detecting changes during the holidays (handout)
3. Gift ideas for those living with dementia (handout)
4. Gift ideas for those living with dementia (web page)
5. Holidays and special occasions (web page)
6. 10 Tips for visiting someone living with dementia over the holidays (web page)
7. Memory Box (handout)

Support for all

No matter where you are or where you're at - we're here for you. Support groups are hosted each in every month in communities and formats to fit your needs. Connect with your local First Link Care Navigator and/or Education and Support Coordinator to find the group options that are best for you! Registration required for all support groups.

Memory Cafe

By attending a Memory Café, people living with memory loss and those who care about them can come together and socialize in a safe and engaging environment.This is an opportunity to make new friends and connect with others who may be having similar experiences.

The monthly sessions are loosely structured, with a positive focus and offering options of refreshments, information gathering, creativity and more! Contact us today to find out more about your local Memory Cafe events. Registration required to ensure you are contacted regarding any changes to time/date/location!

Minds in Motion

Minds in Motion® is a community-based social program that incorporates physical and mental stimulation for people with early to mid-stage Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia and their care partners. Through the Minds in Motion® program, both the person living with dementia and the care partner can benefit from the following:

• increasing physical activity through moderate intensity group exercise
• establishing new friendships with others who are living with similar experiences
• engaging in fun, social activities

Sessions happening this winter in
 Trenton, Belleville, Picton, Bancroft and more.

Interested? Reach out to alex.fobert@alzheimerhpe.ca or call 613-962-0892 to be contacted when Minds in Motion is happening to your region next! 

$30 per couple for all 8 weeks of programming (includes materials and refreshments).

To learn more about Minds in Motion:
Visit this Information Page from the Alzheimer Society of Ontario, including a great video!
https://alzheimer.ca/on/en/help-support/programs-services/minds-in-motion 
Contact our office for the next upcoming session date near you by calling 613-962-0892

Upcoming AlzEducate Events

ALZeducate is an online resource for best practice dementia education. Build your knowledge and skills to live well or support people living with dementia. Click on the links below to view the full listing of upcoming events for each month. You can register for your account at alzeducate.ca

December Alzeducate Events 


In-Home Activation Program Needs Volunteers!

We are looking for additional volunteers to help support our In-Home Activation Program. Eligible volunteers would provide one-on-one engagement and activities to a local person living with dementia in their home (for 1.5-2 hours) while allowing the care partner to take a well-deserved break. We would provide required materials and activities (eg. puzzles, games, crafts and more). All volunteers receive training and resources! Contact Program Manager Alyssa Thorn at 613-962-0892 for more information and to discuss this volunteer opportunity.

JANUARY IS ALZHEIMER'S AWARENESS MONTH

Looking ahead to January we will have a number of awareness opportunities and events. Join us at the Belleville Public Library January 9th, 16th, and 23rd for some great, free, public education sessions. Everyone welcome. Attend any or all events!

FUNDRAISING:

For sponsorship information, to join our volunteer committee or learn more about the 2026 Gala please contact Fund Development Coordinator Trisha Clancy at trisha.clancy@alzheimerhpe.ca 613-962-0892

It getting to be that time of year again! The Rushlow family Christmas display opened up on Saturday November 22nd and is accepting donations to the Alzheimer Society, the firefighters toy Drive and Gleaner’s Food bank.

Looking to support your local Alzheimer Society this holiday season? We have a number of gift items available! All available first-come, first-serve and while quantities last (no holds).

• 2026 Brain Healthy Food Calendar, $8 
  
• Alzheimer Society Collector's Mug, $20 
  
• Light It Up Blue Awareness Bulbs, $20 
  
• Forget Me Not Beads/Bead sets - $10/$15 (priced as marked)
  
• Holiday Book Bundles - priced as marked

Visit our Belleville office during regular office hours to purchase yours!


LIVED EXPERIENCE ADVISORY:

Seasons Greetings Lived Experience Network Advisors and Supporters, 
 

On behalf of our team, I would like to wish you and your family a wonderful holiday season! We know this time of year can be a busy, emotional and chaotic time, especially for those living the dementia journey. It is our hope that you are able to find some moments of joy and connection this season. Happy Holidays!

Please note, while there are no Advisory Lived Experience Zoom Conversations taking place in the months of December and January, you will be receiving the Winter “Lived Experience Perspectives” email with the summaries of our advisory conversations from October and November, along with highlights and information. If you have not signed up for this newsletter, please visit our website www.livedexperiencenetworkseo.ca to join.



Looking ahead, mark your calendars because the date of our next Advisory LEN Zoom conversations will be:

• Monday, February 9, 2026, from 6:00–7:30 PM  OR

• Monday, February 23, 2026, from 1:00–2:30 PM

For more information, please reach out to me, Sharon Osvald, by phone or email.

Warm regards,

Sharon Osvald, Lived Experience Facilitator

Phone: 343-645-6240

Email: sosvald@alzking.com

www.livedexperiencenetworkseo.ca

Exchanging Knowledge, Partnering for Change

Self referrals encouraged - no diagnosis required

Check out our online referral form here

Did you know? ASHPE is less than 47% funded. We rely on the support of our community and donors to continue providing our programs and services in our region! THANK YOU for your support in 2025

Congratulations to all 2025 nominees and winners!

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