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Alzheimer Society
of Ottawa and Renfrew County

programs and services
in
Ottawa and Renfrew County
are provided to help:

• individuals who are coping with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia
• family members
• care providers (professional & family)

Last updated May 10th, 2008

Partnership in Transitional Care Workshops – May 2008

Tuesday, May 20th, 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. – Applying for Long Term Care
Tuesday, May 27th, 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. – Preparing for the Move
Mardi le 27, mai 13h 30 à 15h – Préparation au déménagement
For locations and registration, contact Joanne Dyson at 613-523-4004;
en français, veuillez communiquer avec Monique Thibault au 613-523-4004
Ottawa Support Groups – Summer Schedule Please note Ottawa’s support groups and discussion groups do not run in July and August. They will resume in September. Our chapter’s support and education staff remain available to help you during these months at 613-523-4004.
Renfrew County Support Groups The groups in the County continue throughout the summer months.
Groupe de soutien pour les familles francophones le 14 mai 19h à 21h
Le 9 juillet, le 13 aout rencontres libres * il n’y aura pas d’animatrice
Information: Monique Thibault, 613-523-4004, mthibault@asorc.org
Orleans Caregiver Discussion Group – May 28, 2008 from 1 – 3 p.m. Info: Caitlin Brydges at 613-523-4004 or cbrydges@asorc.org

Are you a daughter with a parent diagnosed with dementia?


Our chapter has a specialized support group just for daughters. Contact us at 613-523-4004 or info@asorc.org for details of this group or if you have any questions about our various support and education programs.
Colonel By Classic Run – Sat., May 17, 2008 Proceeds from 3 & 8 km walk/run will benefit the Alzheimer Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County.
Renfrew County News Contact Heidi Martin at 613-732-1159 (Pembroke), 613-433-5896 (Renfrew) or toll free at 1-888-411-2067 or hmartin@asorc.org for more details about the following events:
1) May 14 at 10:00-11:30am – “Understanding Wandering and Safely Home” held in Deep River: North Renfrew Long Term Care Centre
2) May 23 at 3:30 p.m. -- Walk n Roll a thon at Groves Park Lodge to benefit our chapter. Please join in the fun. Last year event’s raised $1,000 thanks to the support of residents, families, staff, and local supporters.
3) May 30 at 1:20-3:00 pm – “Understanding Wandering and Safely Home” held in Renfrew: Quail Creek Retirement Centre
“Tough Issues: Ethical Issues in Dementia Care” – June 3, 2008 from 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Presented by the Alzheimer Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County and the Champlain Dementia Network.

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Stephen Post on “Human Worth and the Most Deeply Forgetful”

Concurrent sessions and panel presentations:
• Competency and Capacity
• Driving and Dementia
• Cognitive Enhancers
• Quality of Life and Decision Making

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