About Us
HelpForDementia (formally known as ASANT Café) was launched in 2014 by the Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories. Our mission is to bring awareness to Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia; help alleviate the personal and social consequences of the disease; provide education and support programs; and, promote and fund research into the cause, prevention and cure.
Our Impact
To support people living with dementia, their care partners, health care professionals and people interested in brain health, HelpForDementia is:
Simple
It is easy for all ages and abilities to explore and learn.
Up-to-Date
It includes the latest information about Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
Forget Me Not Symbol
The Alzheimer Society uses the Forget Me Not flower as a symbol to represent memory loss, one of the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. It is also a reminder to remember people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias and their caregivers.
The three flowers in the symbol represent the person with dementia, the caregiver, and the Alzheimer Society.
Our Impact
To support people living with dementia, their care partners, health care professionals and people interested in brain health, HelpForDementia is:
Simple
It is easy for all ages and abilities to explore and learn.
Up-to-Date
It includes the latest information about Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
Our Values
Our values are “CARE: Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Empathy.”
Our Guiding Principles
We focus on using person-centred language and support the following principles:
Personhood
A standing or status that is bestowed upon one human being, by others, in the context of relationship and social being. It implies recognition, respect and trust. -Kitwood, T.M.Dementia Reconsidered: the person comes first. p. cm. - (Rethinking Aging series)
Dignity and respect
To create positive conditions where the person can live without fear of shame or ridicule; where people are treated with warmth and authenticity; listened to without judgment and are given opportunity for self-determination and self-expression.
Acceptance and understanding
To accept each person with unconditional positive regard; to accept the behaviour as a form of communication which expresses unmet needs or emotions; and to assist the person to continue to enjoy basic personal freedoms.
Relationships
To support and preserve present relationships; to support the person in the development of other positive relationships.
Recognition and individuality
To recognize the individuality of each person with their own unique life experiences, personality, values, beliefs and opinions; to have these factors respected and incorporated in support planning.
Relationships of trust
To provide the conditions necessary to satisfy fundamental needs and create a climate for personal realization by providing a relationship based on trust. In a relationship of trust, the person knows confidences are respected; choice and control are maintained and the person will not be abandoned.
What is the Alzheimer Society?
The Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories is working to change the face of dementia in Alberta and improve the quality of life for those living with dementia. The Society offers a provincial network of educational and support services for those with dementia and their care partners, and advances research into effective treatments and finding a cure for all forms of dementia. Until a cure is found, we are here to help.
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Become a Member
Membership to the Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories is free to any interested individual, regardless of whether they have been impacted by dementia.
By becoming a member, you can:
- Participate in shaping the future of the Society.
- Become part of our collective voice to advocate for the people of Alberta and Northwest Territories living with forms of dementia like Alzheimer’s disease.
- Receive information about the Society programs and services, dementia research and advocacy actions through a bi-annual e-mail newsletter.
- Receive invitation to attend at the Annual General Meeting (AGM).
- Receive notice of special events and fundraisers hosted by the Alzheimer Society.
- Join the Alzheimer Society Canada newsletter or other regional Dementia and Alzheimer communications.
Learn more about becoming a member today!
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Your one-time donation can make a significant impact in supporting our mission to provide dementia education and support.
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Join us in making a difference today!
