Your May 2022 ASHPE Newsletter is Here!

May 2022 E-Newsletter

#OURCONNECTIONSMATTER

Now more than ever, it is so important for us to stay connected! Find out about upcoming programs and fundraisers as well as news, resources and more below.

Connect with us online!

www.alzheimer.ca/hpe

Facebook.com/AlzheimerHPE

Instagram.com/AlzheimerSocietyHPE

Upcoming Local Events Highlighted In this Edition:

Walk for Alzheimer's - Saturday May 28th, 2022

Walk for Alzheimer's Early Bird Registration Draw - Fri May 6

First Link Learning Series -Upcoming Dates

U-First for Care Partners

U-First for Professional Care Providers

Community Safety Presentation - May 13

Financial Webinar - May 5th

VIEW OR COMPLETE OUR ONLINE REFERRAL FORM

HERE

Self referrals encouraged!

You can also access the form at www.alzheimer.ca/hpe

Upcoming Local Programs

THE FIRST LINK LEARNING SERIES

The First Link Learning Series offers a comprehensive overview of dementia, coping strategies, resources and support systems. Throughout the series participants are offered the opportunity to share and connect with others embarking on the dementia journey. Contact us to be notified about upcoming sessions, or to register for a session below by E-mailing tania.kerik@alzheimerhpe.ca or call us at 613-962-0892!

First Steps for Care Partners

This course of the First Link Learning Series provides an introduction to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias and is intended for the care partners, family members and friends of individuals with dementia. Topics covered include: types of dementia, changes in the brain, coping strategies, planning for the future, managing risks and community resources.

Next sessions: May 9, 16, 30, & June 6, (10 AM - 12 PM)

Care Essentials

This course for family caregivers and care partners offers problem solving strategies related to communication, responsive behaviours, caregiver burnout and expected changes in mid-stage progression of the illness.

Next sessions: May 5, 12, 19, 26 (1 PM - 3 PM)

Options for Care

This course for family caregivers and care partners assists the participants to evaluate their current caregiving needs and explore other available care options, including in-home care, adult day programs and long-term care.

Next sessions: August 11, 28, 25 (1 PM - 3 PM)

Care in the Later Stages

This course helps family caregivers and care partners understand what to expect in the later stages of dementia. This module will also explore how participants can provide comfort to the person as well as review the experiences of grief and loss.

Next sessions: June 6, 13, 20 (10 AM - 12PM)

Local Walk for Alzheimer's Event Registration Now Open

Walks will take place from 9:30 am - 12:00 pm at each location May 28th!

Can't attend? Walk Your Way and take part at home/off-site

solo or with a team at any time!

Visit www.walkforalzheimers.ca

and select your community:

Belleville/Tyendinaga

Quinte West/Brighton

Prince Edward County

Bancroft

Tweed

Could you or your loved one benefit from a Twiddle Muff or Fidget lap quilt sensory item? Keep hands warm, busy and comforted!

Contact us by phone or email today to arrange a delivery/drop off of one of these sensory items. Connect with your Education and Support Coordinator today, or contact tania.kerik@alzheimerhpe.ca

June Used Book Sale Fundraiser

June 7, 8,9, 2022 at the Bay View Mall, Belleville

8:30 am - 4:30 pm all three days

Tues - regular price ($3 soft cover, $4 hard cover)

Weds - 1/2 price books

Thurs - Fill a bag for $10

To "book" a donation drop off appointment please contact Sandra Barnes at 613-962-0892 or email sandra.barnes@alzheimerhpe.ca

Other Resources and Information

Alzheimer Society of Canada invites you to a Webinar: Finances and Dementia – Advice for the Journey

The seniors, parents and grandparents of our communities often face unique financial challenges that come with age. For those facing their journey with dementia, the need for advice has never been greater.

IG Wealth Management is a proud partner of the Alzheimer Society and as part of their IG Empower Your Tomorrow community program, they are committed to increasing the financial confidence of all Canadians and invite you to their webinar on May 5 2022: Finances and Dementia – Advice for the Journey.

Learn more and register today:

https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/3718762/C35E4D09C1EB67692761A1473C295171?partnerref=00ALZ

In the 2022 provincial budget released earlier this week, the Government of Ontario committed $15 million over three years to funding new supports under the Ontario Dementia Strategy. You can read the Alzheimer Society press release about it here.

This is the second advocacy win for the Society this week: on Tuesday, the Ontario Liberal Party included $100 million for dementia care in their elder care platform. And we’re not done yet.

No matter who wins the provincial election on June 2, the Alzheimer Society is going to hold them accountable to the promises they are making to families affected by dementia. You can help by contacting your local candidates at www.votedementia.ca and telling them you expect action on dementia care! Let your candidates & community know that you plan to #VoteDementia on June 2.

Election Webinar Series on Community Services for Seniors and Vulnerable Ontarians

AdvantAge Ontario, the Alzheimer Society of Ontario, and the Ontario Community Support Association, in partnership with the Metamorphosis Network, are jointly organizing a series of five webinars, inviting the major parties to attend one event each and highlight commitments their party has made to keeping older and vulnerable Ontarians living well in the community.

Collectively, our associations represent a broad continuum of health service providers that focus on seniors, dementia services and people with physical disabilities.

Questions will focus on their ability to live well in the most appropriate setting through appropriate access to home and community support, long-term care, and dementia care—all pressing topics on the minds of these voters.

Schedule:

May 10 - PC Party of Ontario

May 12 - Ontario NDP

May 17 - Ontario Liberal Party

May 19 - Green Party of Ontario

May 24 - Association CEOs

Each event will be moderated by Marcia MacMillan, morning news anchor at CTV News.

You can register for all five webinars here: Webinar Registration - Zoom

Please add the questions you’d like to ask the candidates in the Questions and Comments section of the registration form.

IT'S TAX TIME!

The Alzheimer Society of Ontario has put together a great Tax Credit Guide for persons living with dementia and their care partners. View the guide here

In the News

View recent Dementia news from the Alzheimer Society of Canada HERE

Sunshine Corner

I Walk for Yiayia:

Polytimi & Paulina’s Story

Paulina Tsilivis and her family walk for her grandmother (Yiayia), Polytimi, every year. In honour of Mother's Day, Paulina shared their story and why they participate in the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s here:

https://alzheimer.ca/on/en/whats-happening/news/i-walk-yiayia

STORIES WANTED: Father's Day Feature

The Alzheimer Society of Ontario wants to feature stories of people's fathers to commemorate the day and feature the importance of the father figures in our lives, while highlighting the impact Alzheimer's disease and dementia has in our lives. If you would like to submit your story (along with images) or know someone who would, please contact amelia.huffman@alzheimerhpe.ca