AUGUST 2026

E-NEWSLETTER

National Wellness Month

August is National Wellness Month. This month we want you to focus on YOU! whether that be physical, mental, or emotional health. Check out programs like Minds in Motion, Memory Cafe, and more as great ways to stay well!

PROGRAMS & NOTICES

Support for all

No matter where you are or where you're at - we're here for you. Support groups are hosted each and 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!

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. There are dozens of free webinars, education courses and live events.

You can register for your account at alzeducate.ca 
Check out monthly Alzeducate listings by clicking the blue links below:

August Alzeducate Webinars

New - September Webinars

PARTNER NEWS

ASHPE will be at the City of Belleville Older Adult Info Fair on Sept 9th, Fall Seniors Fair in Bancroft Sept 11th, and Gilmour Aging Well Expo Sept 12th!

ASHPE FUNDRAISING:

LIVED EXPERIENCE ADVISORY:

SAVE THE DATE: Back in September!

Advisory Conversation Topic: Encouraging Respectful Conversation

September’s Lived Experience Network advisory conversation topic comes from the Person-Centred Language (PCL) Initiative. This initiative is a collaboration between the Behavioural Supports Ontario Provincial Coordinating Office and the Ontario Centres for Learning, Research and Innovation in Long-Term Care at the Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging, with support from the PCL Working Group.

Date: Monday, September 14, 2026

Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM OR

Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Join Zoom Meeting:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/9467547418?omn=87094436359

Meeting ID: 946 754 7418

• Prefer to call in? Dial:1 (204) 272-7920 or 1 (439) 809-7799
• Then enter Meeting ID: Meeting ID: 946 754 7418

​If you experience any technical issues, email Kim at schrybuk@providencecare.ca or call 613-285-4802.

While registration isn’t required, confirming your attendance is appreciated and helps us provide better support and a meeting agenda. Please contact Sharon Osvald at sosvald@alzking.com to confirm attendance.

You Can Sign up for the Lived Experience Network Perspectives newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/brainxchange/lense 

Self referrals encouraged - no diagnosis required

Check out our online referral form here

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