Events

A hope therapist will help you understand the importance of hope on your journey as a care partner. Find out how to maintain hope, the importance of self-care, and how to get the help and support you need.

Join us as Dr. Jayna Holyod-Leduc from the University of Calgary and AHS presents on common issues that care partners face when looking after family members with dementia. She will also provide some practical evidence-informed advice and tools to help manage the more stressful or challenging parts of being a care partner.   Common Issues … Continued

In his presentation, Dr. Bill Gibson will offer an overview of dementia, covering its various forms, the expectations for those on a dementia journey, and insights into medical treatments along with other essential tips.   Understanding Dementia and the Different Stages Certificate    

Dr. Richard Lewanczuk discusses the serious impact of social isolation and loneliness on seniors, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. While people often associate loneliness with boredom and lack of joy, it's important to recognize its significant mental and physical health implications. Loneliness can have adverse effects on the immune system, making individuals more susceptible to … Continued

Join us for this presentation by Sarah Karesa , Grief Counsellor for Pilgrims Hospice, as she discusses exploring loss, exploring grief, different types of grief, and how care partners need to take care of themselves.   Taking Care of You Certificate

This presentation by Sara Brooks, Edmonton-based singer and choir conductor, will have you singing….literally, we will be singing (no previous music experience needed)! Sara will share some knowledge of how to use music with your family member living with dementia whether they live with you or live elsewhere. Music can touch everyone, even someone with … Continued

This presentation will help participants learn how to adapt recreation programming and activities to help ensure that people with dementia still feel connected to a sense of meaning and purpose in their daily lives.   Creating a Meaningful Life Certificate

Many people under-estimate the importance of good hygiene for people living with dementia (and us)! Minn Yoon will discuss what can happen if good oral health is forgotten. Minn will also share information from a study which tested some designs of equipment and how to help support people living with a dementia continue to have … Continued

Join Sara Brooks, an Edmonton-based singer and choir conductor, and sing-a-long to the classics - Elvis, Bing, Frank, and more! She'll have you singing...literally. We will be singing (no previous music experience needed)!

Join us as lawyer Doris Bonora discusses the importance of planning ahead, when it comes to creating wills, enduring power of attorney, and personal directives.   The Importance of Planning Ahead