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| February eNEWSLETTER | ||
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| The second leading form of dementia | ||
| Your heart plays a key role in reducing your risk of vascular dementia. Often caused by strokes, vascular dementia occurs when your brain is deprived of oxygen. This #Heartmonth, learn about how you can reduce your risk of vascular dementia. Read on > |  |
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| From one caregiver to another | ||
| Ann Chartier was a caregiver to her mother and also worked at the Alzheimer Society of Niagara. Now, she blogs to share wisdom, advice and poetry for those looking after someone with Alzheimer's. Read more > |  |
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| Learning Series for Care Partners | ||
| We will be holding two Next Steps programs in February and March. Open to family and friends who are supporting a person living with dementia. Check out the dates in our Programs & Services guide and call us to register! Download a copy of the guide > |  |
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| *NEW* Monthly Public Information Sessions | ||
| We are excited to offer public information sessions on a monthly basis throughout Simcoe County. Themed talks will focus on: An Overview of Dementia; Brain Health; and Building Dementia Friendly Communities. Check out our Programs & Services Guide for dates and locations! Download a copy of the guide > | ![Program and Services Guide](http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag55/kfournieralzont/feb16_block3_sim_zpso1mpehfv.jpg") |
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| Meet our Education Team! | Development of Ontarios Dementia Strategy is underway | ||
| Dedicated, passionate and approachable are three words that can be used to describe all members of our Education Team! Learn more about who they are and what they do. Meet our Team > | After completing 8 roundtables across the province, 5 working groups will investigate issues and brainstorm solutions in 5 key areas. Find out more > |
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| End of an Era | Early treatment of Alzheimer's disease | ||
| After 28 years of dedicated and exemplary service to the Alzheimer Society, Diane Anderson will be retiring from her position as Administrative Assistant on February 26th. Diane has made a major contribution to the evolution of the Alzheimer Society in Simcoe County over the years and will be missed immensely. We thank her and wish her all the best as she embarks on her next well-deserved adventure! We congratulate Kristin Flood on being hired as Dianes successor and welcome her to the Alzheimer Society family! | A recent study indicates that blood pressure drugs could play a role in the early treatment of Alzheimer's disease. Find out more > |
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| Online resources | ||
| About dementia Upcoming educational events 10 warning signs of Alzheimer's disease Living with dementia Volunteer |
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| Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County |
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Since 1985, the Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County has been dedicated to providing help for people with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and their caregivers.