June is Brain Injury Awareness Month! |
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AGI is pleased to be joining this national initiative to raise awareness about the prevalence of brain injury, how this can lead to dementia, as well as the need for more support to prevent and treat brain injury.
According to a study conducted in Denmark, individuals with a history of traumatic brain injury have a 24 percent higher risk of developing dementia than those without this history. This risk is increased by 35 percent in those with severe traumatic brain injury.
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As part of Brain Injury Awareness Month, AGI is presenting a webinar on “Brain Injury Prevention reduces the risks of developing Dementia" with guest speaker by Dr. Michael Hennes. You can register online or call the AGI Office at 514.485.7233.
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AGI's Golf Tournament is just around the corner!
A full day of fun, raffle, prizes, silent auction, food and drinks.
Stretch before the big game
Dorit Hood will be doing Yoga between 10:00 am and 11:00 am
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Not a golfer, come join us for
drinks and dinner!
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Not available to attend, but interested
in contributing?
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Save the date for our Fall Event
AGI Poker Tournament, Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Details coming soon
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Programs For People Living With Dementia |
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AGI is now offering in-person sessions for people living with dementia. Music therapy offers creative opportunities for individuals to express and enjoy themselves in a safe environment.
For more information, contact:
musictherapy@agiteam.org
Music Therapy supported in part by the George Hogg Memorial Foundation.
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AGI's Movement Program helps to keep minds and bodies engaged through various types of movement exercises that participants do in the comfort of their own home. Group facilitators lead the program, showing different adaptations of the exercises. These include adapted Zumba and dance aerobics.
Weekly on Wednesdays
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Until June 29, 2022
Free | Online via zoom
For more information, call or email us.
Caregivers are welcome to join.
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Are you feeling isolated as a caregiver? Do you feel like your friends don’t understand what you are going through? Support groups bring peers together to share similar experiences and learn helpful tips to better care for their loved one.
Spring/Summer Session starts at the beginning of June.
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Please note - Adult Child Support Groups will resume in the Fall.
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AGI is pleased to host dance therapy sessions on Thursdays until the end of June. In a supportive environment, participants are expanding their movement repertoire, expressing themselves, and developing their self-confidence through dance.
Classes are adapted to be safe and accessible for everyone, and promote physical and cognitive flexibility, balance, and coordination, for a greater sense of well-being.
Dance Therapist:
Angélique Dumet-Kerherno
Dance Therapy is made possible through the generosity of What Connects Us and Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montréal.
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Thursday, June 16, 2022
Join us in learning more about how brain injury can lead to dementia and prevention measures.
Presented by:
Dr. Michael Hennes
Doctor of Chiropractic,
Northwestern Health Sciences University
12 pm - 1 pm
Free | Online via Zoom
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Understanding and Supporting People with Aphasia and PPA
Learn about how to support loved ones who are experiencing these symptoms.
Other topics discussed are:
- Setting up conversations for success
- Family and social support
Presented by:
Brittany Clark, M.S, CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
and Paula-Jane Bellizzi, MSW
Social Worker
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Webinars made possible through the generosity of the Lassner Learning Centre and Lindsay Memorial Foundation. |
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June Holidays and Important Dates |
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Intergenerational Day in Canada
Wednesday, June 1
Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Wednesday, June 15
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Father's Day
Sunday, June 19
St-Jean Baptiste
Friday, June 24 - AGI Office Closed
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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.
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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. |
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Office Hours
Monday to Thursday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Charitable registration # 896090487RR0001
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.
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