April 2022
April is Stress Awareness Month!
Stress impacts daily life and affects mental and or physical wellbeing, especially if you are a caregiver. Those under stress are more susceptible to various ailments such as headaches, insomnia, high blood pressure and heart disease.
 
For Stress Awareness Month, AGI offers you some self-care ideas to help improve your overall health:
1. Practice yoga or meditation
2. Ensure to eat nutrient-rich foods
3. Go for a walk
4. Get moving through regular exercise
5. Participate in a hobby
6. Read a new book
7. Listen to your favourite music
8. Reach out to friends 
9. Find a support group
10. Make time for sufficient sleep
11. Take a moment to breathe
12. Connect with your doctor
Thank you!
In recognition of National Volunteer Week (April 17 - April 23), AGI honours our incredible volunteers who generously give their time and expertise in support of people living with dementia and their families within our Montreal community.
 
"Volunteering Is Empathy In Action" is the theme for 2022. Empathy is at the heart of AGI, helping us work together to create dementia-friendly communities where people living with dementia are understood, respected, and supported. 
 
Thank you to our volunteers for their continued support and dedication through their work on our Board, Event Committees, and our Activity Centre.
 
If you would like to volunteer at AGI, please call our office at 514.485.7233 to learn what opportunities are available for you!
10th Annual Golf Tournament
in memory of Morty Gross
Spots are filling up! Raffle, prizes, silent auction, food and drinks.
Save the date for our Fall Event
Poker Tournament, Wednesday, October 19th
More details to follow.
Programs For Caregivers
New Online Support
Group Session! 
Are you feeling isolated as a caregiver?
Do you feel like your friends don’t understand what you are going through?

Why not join a support group where you can interact with peers in a similar experience! AGI offers separate groups for spouses and those caring for a parent. 
New Spring/Summer session is starting in mid-May. Groups are currently online at no cost.

For more information, call or email us.
514.485.7233 | info@agiteam.org
AGI Therapeutic Yoga for Caregivers
Practitioner:
Dorit Hood, RYT-500 Lifeforce Yoga®

This is an opportunity for caregivers to learn new movement and breathing techniques to help ease anxiety and stress. 
Weekly on Mondays
Until June 27, 2022
10:30 am - 11:15 am
Free | Online via Zoom

For more information, call or email us.
514.485.7233 | info@agiteam.org
Educational Webinars
Understanding Aphasia
Thursday, May 5, 2022
 
Understand the basics of aphasia and Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) and learn about how to support loved ones who are experiencing these symptoms.

Other topics that will be discussed are:
- Setting up conversations for success
- Psychosocial considerations
- Family and social support

Presented by:
Brittany Clark, M.S, CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist 
and Paula-Jane Bellizzi, MSW
Social Worker

12 pm - 1 pm
Free | Online via Zoom
Missed a Webinar?
Long-Distance Caregiving

Being a caregiver for someone with memory loss is challenging, with greater and more complex challenges for caregivers who are at a distance.

Although you may not be the person doing the day-to-day caregiving, long-distance caregiving can be very time-consuming and a source of emotional, mental, and physical stress.

Presented by:
Mary-Catherine Lundquist
program director of Care2caregivers organization
Webinars made possible through the generosity of the Lassner Learning Centre and Lindsay Memorial Foundation.
May Holidays and Important Dates
Month of May
Asian Heritage Month

Mother's Day
Sunday, May 8
Quebec's Intergenerational Week
May 22 to May 28, 2022

National Patriots' Day
(Victoria Day)
Monday, May 23 - Office Closed
Celebrating a birthday or a special anniversary? Offering condolences? Our beautiful selection of cards can help you express your sentiment and support AGI at the same time. A thoughtful, personalized message printed on the Tribute Card will be sent to the recipient on your behalf and a tax receipt will be issued to you.
Your donation to AGI today ensures that Montreal families continue to be well supported in a positive and caring way as they live with Alzheimer's disease or dementia. 
Office Hours
Monday to Thursday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Charitable registration # 896090487RR0001

514-485-7233 | info@agiteam.org | www.agiteam.org

Alzheimer Groupe Inc (AGI) is a charitable organization that offers therapeutic programs to individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Additionally, AGI provides support services to families and professional care partners, focusing on best practices in dementia care, while sensitizing the community at large through education and awareness.