NEWS RELEASE
ALZHEIMER SOCIETY HURON PERTH
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During Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, Alzheimer Societies across Canada unite to challenge dementia stigma and create a community where everyone feels more comfortable talking about dementia and sharing their own experience. Alzheimer Society Huron Perth is featuring three special education events in the community.
Talk with the Doc! Planning Ahead for Medical Decisions with Dr. Alexandrea Peel will take place on ZOOM on Wednesday, Jan. 22 from 1:30 – 3 p.m. Dr. Peel, a local geriatrician well-versed in dementia care, will identify and discuss how to prepare for the complex decisions that people and families living with dementia and frailty may face. Talk with the Doc, an annual January event, also includes a lively Q&A session with Dr. Peel after the presentation. This is a FREE event. Self-register at https://bit.ly/Doc-Talk2025.
The Dementia Basics Series are free one-hour sessions designed to answer the most frequently asked questions. These sessions, scheduled for 7:00 pm on Mondays and 1:30 pm on Tuesdays, are equally valuable for families and healthcare professionals. Self-register at www.bit.ly/ASHPEducationHour
- Jan. 20 & 21: 10 Warning Signs – Should I be Worried?
- Jan. 27 & 28: Types of Dementia
- Feb. 3 & 4: Brain Changes – 8 As of Dementia
- Feb. 10 & 11: Communication Tips
The Virtual Memory and Aging Program, the online version of the popular four-week Memory & Aging course, reviews age-related memory changes, how to optimize your brain health, and helpful memory strategies. The program takes place on ZOOM on Thursdays, Jan. 23 – Feb. 13, from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. $25 workbook fee; financial assistance available. Self-register at https://bit.ly/MAPWinter25
An exciting half-day workshop will be taking place on Wednesday January 29th at Burnside Agri-plex 353 McCarthy Road, Stratford! Safety Sessions will take place on the morning of Wednesday January 29th. Alzheimer Society Huron Perth has partnered with the Stratford Lakeside Active Adults to present these in-person and interactive sessions in one place! Doors open at 8:30 am and the sessions start at 9:00 am including topics on Frauds and Scam, Fire Safety, Driving and Aging, Brain Health, Community Paramedicine Program and a word from John Nater’s office on Federal Matters! Pre-registration through Eventbrite: https://SafetySessions.eventbrite.ca.
To find out more about these and other upcoming programs, click on the Education Hour banner at www.alzheimer.ca/huronperth. You can also contact the offices at 1-800-561-5012 or email [email protected].
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