NOVEMBER 2025

E-NEWSLETTER

UPCOMING PROGRAMS & EVENTS:

Holiday Happiness Event 2025

Registered clients are invited to sign up to attend the 2025 Holiday Happiness Event on Tuesday, December 9th, 2025. All attendees must register to save your seat! Call 613-962-0892

November is Make A Will Month

More than 6 in 10 Canadians don’t have a valid Will, and that can leave families facing stress and uncertainty.

This November, take the first step toward peace of mind. Download our free Will & Estate Planner: a simple guide to help you create or update your Will, protect the people you love, and feel confident your wishes will be honoured.

Download your free guide today and take the next step toward securing your future.

November is Falls Prevention Month

November is Falls Prevention Month!

• Falls are the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations among Canadian older adults. 20-30% of older adults fall each year. There is so much we can do to prevent falls and improve our overall mobility.
  
  How to Lower Your Fall Risk - Public Health Canada:
  https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/healthy-living/how-lower-your-fall-risk.html

Plate Mates: November 2025

We are bringing back Plate Mates, a social event for persons living with dementia and their partners in care that takes place at a different local restaurant in the area each month. For November, we are headed to Swiss Chalet in Belleville on November 25th. Please call 613-962-0892 to register by Nov 19th as space is limited and events are subject to change.

Care Essentials in November

Family members and care partners of people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias are invited to attend the FREE Care Essentials learning series this November (part of the First Link Learning Series). Participants will learn about the link between brain changes and behaviour, problem solving strategies, new approaches for communication, and how to best support daily activities. Participants will also learn about other resources to support them in their role as a care partner. November 19th, 26th, December 3rd & 10th! Please call to register.

Lived Experience Network Advisory Meetings

The Lived Experience Network South East Ontario is an open community of people living with dementia and similar diagnoses and their family/care partners, sharing their lived experiences, advice and input (past and present) with the health care community and with each other, in hopes of enhancing services across the region.

Monthly Zoom Advisory Meetings are happening in November and you are invited to participate.

Join November's Conversation!

 The Advisory topic for the month of November comes from the Lived Experience Network South East Ontario:

 Advisory Lived Experience Zoom Chat Topic: Exchanging Knowledge and
Partnering for Change

We often hear the question, “What exactly do you do again?”. Many have a hard time fully understanding what the Lived Experience Network is, what we do, and how we meet our goal of “Exchanging Knowledge and Partnering for Change”. In November’s meeting we invite you to share your feedback to help us grow and improve the work we do AND we will also give you some time to ask some questions you may have about how the Lived Experience Network functions.  Come prepared to share:

1. What is your experience participating in the Lived Experience Network?
2. Are the questions being asked reflective of your experiences within the system of care?
3. What are your ideas for how we can promote equity, diversion and inclusion within the Lived Experience Network South East Ontario?
4. YOUR questions about the Lived Experience Network South East Ontario? 

Please let us know if you can come, and which date you plan to attend. While it is not mandatory to register, it is very helpful when providing technical assistance and we can provide you with a meeting agenda. If you are unable to attend, you are welcome to email Sharon your insights or questions.

• Monday, November 24, 2025 - Daytime Zoom Chat: 1:00 - 2:30 PM  

Advisory Lived Experience Zoom Chats provide a way for health care system leaders, who plan, assess and provide service to people living with dementia or similar diagnoses in South East Ontario to receive advice and observations from people with lived experience (past and present) with the purpose of improving the system of care. Lived Experience Facilitator, Sharon Osvald will facilitate these Advisory conversations.

How to Join

Click the Zoom link to join the meeting: 

https://zoom.us/j/3960785979?omn=93074666806

Phone Instructions: 

If you are unable to attend online but wish to phone in, please dial one of the following numbers:

• 1 (647) 374-4685
• 1 (647) 558-0588
• You will be asked to enter the Meeting ID: 396 078 5979

If you experience technical difficulties when trying to join, please contact Kim at schrybuk@providencecare.ca or call 613-285-4802 for support.

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 fall/winter in
 Trenton, Belleville, Picton, Tudor & Cashel and more.

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

Information Fair in PEC Today!

Wednesday, November 13th – Wellington Seniors Active Living Fair: We will be on-site all day at the Wellington Highline Hall in PEC! Check out great information, guest speakers and more. Our team will be on site all day. 10 am - 3 pm. Free event!

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

November Alzeducate Events

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!

2025 Kay Stafford Care Partner Education Day a Success!

A huge thank you to everyone who made our 2025 Kay Stafford Care Partner Education Day on Monday, November 10th such a success. Many thanks to all attendees, presenters, and contributors. Thank you again to Season's Dufferin Centre in Quinte West for our take-home dinner for attendees.

This day would not be possible without the support of the Trenton Memorial Hospital Foundation Kay Stafford Fund. https://tmhfoundation.com/kay-stafford-fund/

FUNDRAISING:

Used Book Sale - THANK YOU!

Wow! Our November sale raised over $7,900 thanks to our incredible volunteers, staff, and community. A huge shoutout to our amazing volunteer team for sorting donations all year long, helping run the sale, and pitching in with set up and take down, we couldn’t do it without you! And of course, a heartfelt thank you to our wonderful community for shopping, donating, and spreading the word. Your support makes this much loved event possible!

Next sale: February 3, 4 & 5, 2026, see you there

Support local this Giving Tuesday

Right now, more than 5,000 people are living with dementia in Hastings-Prince Edward, and that number is climbing every single day. In Canada, someone develops dementia every 3 minutes. Behind every diagnosis are overwhelmed families, exhausted care partners, and real people searching for answers. Your donation today gives the help and hope they are looking for.

On Tuesday, December 2 — Giving Tuesday — your friends and neighbours need you to stand with them. Will you be there when it matters most?

Your support brings life-changing care, education, and resources — every dollar is used right here in Hastings-Prince Edward, and sends a resounding message: no one should face dementia alone. This Giving Tuesday, make your impact where it matters: close to home.

WHAT IS GIVING TUESDAY? 
Giving Tuesday is a global day of generosity that occurs on the Tuesday after U.S. Thanksgiving, encouraging people to give back to their communities. It is a movement that promotes charitable donations, volunteering, acts of kindness, and supporting local businesses as a counterbalance to the consumer spending of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The day, created in 2012, is a celebration of giving that involves individuals, non-profits, and businesses coming together to make a positive impact. 

It getting to be that time of year again! The Rushlow family Christmas display opens up on Saturday November 22nd at 4pm and will be accepting donations to the Alzheimer Society, the firefighters toy Drive and Gleaner’s Food bank.

Walk 2025 Results

When you support your local IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer's - you are apart of something bigger. You are part of a group of over 28,000 Canadians who want to make a difference in the lives of those living with dementia. You are taking a step towards a better future for those impacted by dementia here in Canada. 

THANK YOU to all those who helped Alzheimer Societies across Canada raise over 7 million dollars in 2025.

Join the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s, Canada’s largest fundraiser supporting dementia care, taking place on May 30 and 31, 2026, in over 150 communities across the country. We are currently looking for volunteers to join our local Walk committees and help us plan our events in Bancroft, Belleville, Prince Edward County, Quinte West, Brighton and Tweed for May 30/31, 2026.

Funds raised support local programs delivered by Alzheimer Societies across Canada, providing essential services for those impacted by dementia. With more than 700,000 Canadians currently living with dementia—and nearly one million projected by 2030—the need is urgent.


Pledge forms and walk information launches during Alzheimer's Awareness Month in January - stay tuned!

YOUR FEEDBACK MATTERS:

Feedback Survey - LAST CALL!

The Alzheimer Society provides programs and services to help improve the quality of life of those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

In order to continue to provide these services in a way that is helpful, we want to understand how our programs and services are impacting our clients, both people living with dementia and their care partners (also known as caregivers).

 Please complete the survey online by clicking one of these links:

Please complete the survey no later than November 21, 2025.

Collective Results, a consulting firm based in Guelph, Ontario,
 will summarize the results of your responses.

Your name will not be linked to your answers, 
and your involvement will not, in any way, affect your current or 
future relationships with the Alzheimer Society.

If you need help to complete the survey or have any questions, please email us at tania.kerik@alzheimerhpe.ca or call 613-962-0892

Warm regards,

Angela Meraw, Executive Director

Community Votes Belleville: Voting Now Open

Please consider voting for the Alzhiemer Society of Hastings-Prince Edward on Community Votes Belleville 2025 under Service - Non Profit.

https://belleville.communityvotes.com/2025/07/services/non-profit

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.

Consider making a year end or holiday donation!
When December 31 passes, so does your chance to receive a 2025 charitable tax receipt for your donation. What does that mean for you? In Ontario, you could get back up to 40% of your donation when you file your taxes. That means more money in your pocket at tax time and helping families living with dementia right now.

Congratulations to all 2025 nominees and winners!

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