388 WALKERS RAISED RECORD AMOUNT OF OVER $148,000 AT MANULIFE WALK FOR MEMORIES
IN SUPPORT OF THE ALZHEIMER SOCIETY


Our chapter’s thanks to the hundreds of volunteers who contributed to the success of the Manulife Walk for Memories.

Our supporters included (l to r): Melissa Clark of St. Joseph Communications, Graham West of Scotiabank, and Karen Gilliss, Office Manager of the Alzheimer Society. Congratulations to all of our top fundraisers and our thanks to all of our wonderful event supporters.

Last updated February 6th, 2010

“Morning Break” Support Group for family members in Metcalfe – Wednesday, February 17th, 2010 from 10:15 a.m. – 12 noon Meeting location at Osgoode Home Support Program Office in Metcalfe. Info: Joanne Maika-White at 613-523-4004 ext. 34 or jmaika-white@asorc.org
Caring for someone with dementia? – Wednesday, February 24th, 2010 from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. The Orleans Caregiver Discussion Group, not suitable for the person with dementia, will be meeting at the Orleans United Church, 1111 Orleans Blvd. Info: 613-523-4004 or info@asorc.org
Upcoming Presentations in Renfrew County - “Heads Up for Healthier Brains” at Marquerite Centre, Pembroke
- “Communication and Successful Visiting Techniques” at Miramichi Lodge Dementia Support Group
For more information, contact Heidi Martin in Pembroke at 613-732-1159 or Renfrew County Toll Free at 1-888-411-2067 or hmartin@asorc.org

Preparing for the Move to a Long Term Care Home – Tuesday, February 16, 2010 from 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. in the west-end

A free workshop for seniors and their family members that addresses:
• Common feelings at this time & ways to cope
• Planning for the day of the move
• Helping your family member adjust to their new home
• Helping yourself adjust and your new role
Rising Tide: The Impact of Dementia on Canadian Society A new report released January 4, 2010 by the Alzheimer Society to mark Alzheimer Awareness Month reveals alarming new data about the projected economic and social costs of dementia in Canada. Findings include:
• Today, someone in Canada develops dementia every five minutes
• By 2038, one generation, someone in Canada develops dementia every two minutes
• Today, dementia costs $15 billion a year
• By 2038, dementia costs will soar ten times to $153 billion a year

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