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  • Driving and Dementia

    Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
    Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
    Place: Online (Zoom)

    Description:

    One of the first and toughest issues families and caregivers will face when they receive a diagnosis of dementia is the question of driving safety.

    Join us for this session where we look at:

    • Driving skills evaluation
    • Deciding when to stop driving
    • Getting support for someone who has been asked to stop driving
    • Alternate transportation options in Niagara

  • Care in the Later Stages

    Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
    Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
    Place: Online (Zoom)

    Description:

    Alzheimer's disease is usually described in terms of stages, indicating the severity of the symptoms. Join our upcoming webinar and learn what to expect in the later stages of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.

    Together we will look at:

    • Understanding symptoms of late-stage dementia
    • Strategies for effective communication
    • Tips for comfort measures

  • Maintaining a Healthy Brain

    Date: Monday, June 15, 2026
    Time: 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
    Place: St. Catharines Public Library, Merrit Branch (221 Glendale Ave, St. Catharines)

    Description:

    Join us as we discuss the 12 modifiable risk factors that can help maintain good brain health and reduce your risk of developing dementia. We'll explore brain healthy activities, including activity kits and other programs available through the Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region and the St. Catharines Public Library.

    This session will cover:

    • Overview of Dementia
    • Risk Factors associated with Dementia
    • Actions to reduce the risk/keep our brains healthy
    • Programs that support good brain health

    Light refreshments will be provided

    Funded through New Horizons

  • Late Stage, End Stage, Grief and Dying

    Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026
    Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
    Place: Online (Zoom)

    Description:

    Join us to:

    • Explore what to expect in the late stages of dementia
    • Discuss living with anticipatory loss and how this changes when your loved one is dying
    • Understand the physical indicators of dying/approaching end of life
    • Examine the emotional aspects of supporting the dying
    • Consider strategies for adjusting after death

    Guest Speakers:

    • Joy Friesen - Manager, Community Programs, Hospice Niagara
    • Jacklyne Isaak - Public Education Coordinator, Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region

  • Income Support During Illness

    Date: Monday, July 27, 2026
    Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Place: Online (Zoom)

    Description:

    Guest speaker Mirium Mitchell, Citizen Services Specialist, Client and Community Services Directorate, from Service Canada, will discuss:

    • Employment Insurance (EI) Sick, Caregiving, and Compassionate Care Benefits
    • Canada Pension Plan Disability (CPP-D)
    • Canadian Dental Care Plan
    • Canada Disability Benefit

  • Options for Care

    Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
    Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Place: Online (Zoom)

    Description:

    This webinar focuses on giving participants the opportunity to explore the care options that support persons living with dementia in the moderate to late stages of their journey.

    Topics include:

    • Exploring care in your home, retirement and long-term care
    • Eligibility criteria
    • Preparing for a move
    • Strategies for meaningful visits
  • Are you a returning friend who has registered for an Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region program in the past (including public forums & support groups)?*

  • The Alzheimer Society Niagara Region is committed to providing the highest quality of support and services to our community. To help us understand better the population we serve, we are requesting additional demographic information. Gathering this information not only helps us tailor our programs to meet the unique needs of our community, but it also plays a crucial role in our ability to apply for and receive funding through Ontario Health and private grants, which require detailed demographic data to support our initiatives. As a healthcare custodian, we are responsible for collecting, managing, and protecting this information in compliance with all applicable privacy standards. Your participation in providing this data helps ensure that we can continue delivering effective, person-centered care to those impacted by dementia.

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