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October – December 2017 See inside for dementia programs in Greater Victoria. Receive the First Link ® Bulletin by email by contacting [email protected] New resource for recreation professionals and an update on dementia research We are excited to release two new resources - Making your workplace dementia friendly: Information for recreation service providers, and this year’s “A Focus on Research” handout. Recreation and community centres are central to our neighbourhoods and may be places where people living with dementia and their care partners engage with their community. Making your workplace dementia friendly: Information for recreation service providers helps recreation service providers recognize when someone may be living with the disease. Featuring helpful strategies and tips for communicating with people who are living with dementia, it makes program recommendations and highlights ways recreation or community centres can be more dementia friendly from a planning and policy perspective. Professionals from across the recreation sector, as well as people living with dementia and caregivers, shared their experiences and expertise to ensure the guide is meaningful and relevant. “A Focus on Research” handout This handout features the latest updates on dementia research. It includes: Highlights from the 2017 Alzheimer's Association International Conference Tips on how to think critically about research in the news or on the internet An interview with Dr. Mari DeMarco, a Clinical Chemist at St. Paul's Hospital Profiles of four B.C. researchers who recently received funding from the Alzheimer Society Research Program Visit alzbc.org/rec_guide to download the recreation guide, and alzbc.org/research-2017 to download the research handout. Take a look inside… Getting to Know Dementia p. 2 Transition to Residential Care p. 2 Shaping the Journey p. 3 Family Caregiver Series p. 3 Tele-workshops p. 5 Minds in Motion® p. 5, 6
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October – December 2017
See inside for dementia programs in Greater Victoria.
Receive the First Link® Bulletin by email by contacting [email protected]
New resource for recreation professionals and an update on dementia research
We are excited to release two new resources - Making your workplace dementia friendly: Information for recreation service providers, and this year’s “A Focus on Research” handout.
Recreation and community centres are central to our neighbourhoods and may be places where people living with dementia and their care partners engage with their community. Making your workplace dementia friendly: Information for recreation service providers helps recreation service providers recognize when someone may be living with the disease. Featuring helpful strategies and tips for communicating with people who are living with dementia, it makes program recommendations and highlights ways recreation or community centres can be more dementia friendly from a planning and policy perspective. Professionals from across the recreation sector, as well as people living with dementia and caregivers, shared their experiences and expertise to ensure the guide is meaningful and relevant.
“A Focus on Research” handout This handout features the latest updates on dementia research. It includes:
Highlights from the 2017 Alzheimer's Association International Conference
Tips on how to think critically about research in the news or on the internet
An interview with Dr. Mari DeMarco, a Clinical Chemist at St. Paul's Hospital
Profiles of four B.C. researchers who recently received funding from the Alzheimer Society Research Program
Visit alzbc.org/rec_guide to download the recreation guide, and alzbc.org/research-2017 to download the research handout.
Take a look inside… Getting to Know Dementia p. 2 Transition to Residential Care p. 2 Shaping the Journey p. 3 Family Caregiver Series p. 3 Tele-workshops p. 5 Minds in Motion® p. 5, 6
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Program Date Registration Location
Advocacy: Your Voice Matters for caregivers Learn how advocate more effectively for yourself and the person you are caring for, particularly in residential care.
Tuesday, October 10 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Free Admission – Register by calling Hillside Seniors Health Centre: 250-370-5641: press ‘2,’ Or email: [email protected]
Hillside Seniors Health Centre 1454 Hillside Avenue Victoria
Getting to Know Dementia for people experiencing early symptoms of dementia, as well as their family members or friends. Enhance your basic knowledge about dementia and learn about the different types of support services, education, and information available at any stage of the journey.
Thursday, October 26 10 a.m. – noon
Free Admission. To register, call Hillside Seniors Health Centre: 250-370-5641: press ‘2,’ leave name, phone number, and session. Or email: [email protected]
Hillside Seniors Health Centre Yakimovich Centre 1454 Hillside Avenue Victoria
Grieving Losses in the Dementia Journey For caregivers Grief is the natural process to all changes that involve loss. Learn about the impact of loss and grief, and explore strategies for coping with and adjusting to changes throughout the stages of dementia.
Tuesday, October 31 9:30 a.m. – noon
To register, call the Alzheimer Resource Centre at 250-382-2052 or email: [email protected] Free – donations appreciated.
Alzheimer Resource Centre 202-306 Burnside Road W. (at the intersection of Burnside and Tillicum Roads) Victoria
Accessing Services for caregivers If you are supporting a person living with dementia at home, learn about accessing support in your community, challenges that can arise, and strategies for working with service providers and acting as an advocate for the person living with dementia.
Wednesday, November 1 1:30 – 4 p.m.
Free Admission. To register, call Hillside Seniors Health Centre: 250-370-5641: press ‘2,’ leave name, phone number, and session. Or email: [email protected]
Hillside Seniors Health Centre Yakimovich Centre 1454 Hillside Avenue Victoria
Transition to Residential Care for caregivers If you are considering residential care options for a person living with dementia, learn how to access and make decisions about residential care and strategies for preparing for the transition.
Thursday, November 17 9:30 a.m. – noon
Free Admission. To register, call Hillside Seniors Health Centre: 250-370-5641: press ‘2,’ leave name, phone number, and session. Or email: [email protected]
Hillside Seniors Health Centre Yakimovich Centre 1454 Hillside Avenue Victoria
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Family Caregiver Series An education series for family members who are caring for a person with dementia. The Family Caregiver Series covers the following topics:
Understanding Dementia (UD), Communication (UC), Behaviour (UB)
Planning for the Future (PF)
Self-Care for Caregivers (SC)
Five sessions over two weekends Friday, October 20 6 – 8:30 p.m. (UD) Saturday, October 21 9:30 a.m. – noon (UC) and 1 – 3:30 p.m. (UB) Saturday, October 28 9:30 a.m. – noon (PF) and 1 – 3:30 p.m. (SC) Five Tuesdays November 14 – December 12 9:30 a.m. – noon
To register, call the Alzheimer Resource Centre at 250-382-2052 or email [email protected] Free – donations appreciated.
Alzheimer Resource Centre 202-306 Burnside Road W. (at the intersection of Burnside and Tillicum Roads) Victoria
Heads Up: An Introduction to Brain Health It’s never too soon or too late to make changes that will maintain or improve your brain health. Learn strategies and set goals for improving the health of your mind, body and spirit.
Thursday, November 30 1 – 3 p.m.
Free admission – donations appreciated. To register, phone 250-642-8000 or in person at SEAPARC reception during regular hours. Or register online at www.seaparc.ca
SEAPARC Leisure Complex 2168 Philips Road Sooke
Shaping the Journey: living with dementia®
for people with a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia and their care partners Explore the journey ahead in a positive, informative and supportive environment with others who are going through similar experiences. Topics include: the brain and dementia, strategies for coping with changes, maximizing quality of life, and planning for the future.
Five Wednesdays November 15 – December 13 10 a.m. – noon
To register, call the Alzheimer Resource Centre at 250-382-2052 or email: [email protected] Free – donations appreciated.
Alzheimer Resource Centre 202-306 Burnside Road W. (at the intersection of Burnside and Tillicum Roads) Victoria
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Grief, Loss and Dementia: Caregivers Share Their Journeys for family caregivers and friends caring for someone with dementia. Participants will view the award-winning film, Grief, Loss and Dementia: Caregivers Share Their Journeys. In the film, caregivers discuss their losses and grief as they witness the progression of their family member’s dementia. There will be opportunities for reflection and discussion.
Thursday, December 7 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
To register, call the Alzheimer Resource Centre at 250-382-2052 or email: [email protected] Free – donations appreciated.
Alzheimer Resource Centre 202-306 Burnside Road W. (at the intersection of Burnside and Tillicum Roads) Victoria
Dementia Dialogues Interactive learning opportunities for caregivers to connect with one another and increase their knowledge about dementia and caregiving skills.
Informal, facilitated discussions allowing for time to share your experience and take home practical information. Please note this is for caregivers, friends and other family members only.
Coffee and Questions Join others and learn from their experiences along the dementia journey. Those who are currently on a waitlist for our support groups are strongly encouraged to join us. All caregivers are welcome.
Thursday, November 2 10:30 a.m. – noon
To register, call the Alzheimer Resource Centre at 250-382-2052 or email: [email protected] Free – donations appreciated.
Alzheimer Resource Centre 202-306 Burnside Road W. (at the intersection of Burnside and Tillicum Roads) Victoria
Holidays, Dementia and Family Dynamics For family caregivers and friends caring for someone with dementia. Have family and holiday celebrations become more stressful for you? This workshop looks at ways of including the person living with dementia in preparing for the holidays or celebrations and presents practical strategies for minimizing stress for all.
Tuesday, November 7 6:30 – 8 p.m.
To register, call the Alzheimer Resource Centre at 250-382-2052 or email: [email protected] Free – donations appreciated.
Alzheimer Resource Centre 202-306 Burnside Road W. (at the intersection of Burnside and Tillicum Roads) Victoria
Preparing to Travel with a Person with Dementia For family caregivers and friends caring for someone with dementia. With adequate support and the right adjustments, people living with dementia can enjoy travelling. Whether you are travelling a short distance or taking a vacation further away, careful planning is important to ensure your comfort and safety. Pick up tips on reducing travel-related stress.
Thursday, December 14 6:30 – 8 p.m.
To register, call the Alzheimer Resource Centre at 250-382-2052 or email: [email protected] Free – donations appreciated.
Alzheimer Resource Centre 202-306 Burnside Road W. (at the intersection of Burnside and Tillicum Roads) Victoria
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Tele-workshops
Understanding Behaviour Caregivers will learn how to understand behaviour as a form of communication. We will explore strategies to determine what the person with dementia might be trying to communicate, to find ways to decrease the occurrence of behaviours that concern us and to respond in supportive ways.
Wednesday, October 11 2 p.m. or 7 p.m. (choose the time most convenient for you)
No cost and no registration necessary. How to connect: Phone: 1-866-994-7745 Participant pass code: 1122333 Online: Enter as a guest momentum.adobeconnect.com/alzheimerbc
Tele-workshop Available across B.C.
Activities to Do with the Person with Dementia This tele-workshop for family caregivers explains the goals and benefits of meaningful activities, gives suggestions for appropriate activities, and explains how to maximize the enjoyment for you and the person living with dementia.
Thursday, November 2 2 p.m. or 7 p.m.
How to Support a Friend Who Has Dementia or Is a Caregiver This tele-workshop provides practical tips on how to communicate with a person living with dementia, how to offer support and what kind of help the person living with dementia, their caregiver or family member might appreciate. *This tele-workshop is not aimed at primary caregivers.
Tuesday, December 5 2 p.m. or 7 p.m.
Minds in Motion® A fitness and social activity program for people with early symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia and a care partner. Includes 45-60 minutes of
exercise led by a certified fitness instructor, followed by an hour of social time with activities and light refreshments. New participants are encouraged to visit the community centre for information or to register.
Minds in Motion® – Gordon Head
Mondays 10 – 11:30 a.m. September 11 to October 30 November 20 to December 18
Register at 250-475-7100 or drop by the reception desk at Gordon Head Recreation Centre $35 per couple for September – October session $25 per couple for November – December session **No program on October 9**
Gordon Head Recreation Centre, 4100 Lambrick Way, off Feltham Road Saanich - Gordon Head
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Minds in Motion® – Monterey
Mondays 1:30 – 3 p.m. September 11 to October 30 November 20 to December 18
Register at 250-370-7300 or drop by the reception desk at Monterey Centre $56 per couple for September – October session $40 per couple for November – December session **No program on October 9**
Monterey Centre, 1442 Monterey Avenue, Oak Bay
Minds in Motion® – Pearkes
Tuesdays 1:30 – 3 p.m. September 12 to October 31 November 14 to December 19
Register at 250-475-5400 or drop by the reception desk at Pearkes Recreation Centre $40 per couple for September – October session $30 per couple for November – December session
Pearkes Recreation Centre 3100 Tillicum Road Saanich - behind Tillicum Mall
Minds in Motion® – Juan de Fuca
Wednesdays 10 – 11:30 a.m. September 13 to November 1 November 15 to December 20
Register at 250-478-8384 or drop by the reception desk at Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre $56 per couple for September – November session $42 per couple for November – December session
Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre 1767 Island Highway, Colwood
Minds in Motion® – Esquimalt
Wednesdays 1:30 – 3 p.m. September 13 to November 1 November 15 to December 20
Register at 250-412-8500 or drop by the reception desk at Esquimalt Recreation Centre $52 per couple for September – November session $39 per couple for November – December session
Esquimalt Recreation Centre 527 Fraser Street, Esquimalt
Minds in Motion® – SHOAL
Thursdays 1:30 – 3 p.m. September 14 to November 2 November 16 to December 21
Register at 250-656-5537 or drop by the reception desk at SHOAL Centre $50.50 per couple for September – November session $38 per couple for November – December session
SHOAL Activity Centre 10030 Resthaven Drive, Sidney
