Palliative Approaches in Dementia Care: Learn what is end of life, what is palliative care, how care partners can support individuals through these times, & be aware of available resources. For more info or to register contact: 705-645-5621 ext 108 or [email protected]

If you're a young caregiver looking for support and tips, we've got just the place for you! Check out the Young Caregivers Hub: alzheimer.ca/youngcaregivers You'll find a wealth of insights and advice from other young caregivers. Remember, you're never alone on this journey.💙⁠

Last year our incredible volunteers recorded 1,819 hours dedicated to helping our crucial programs that support people living with dementia and their care partners in Muskoka & Parry Sound. Join our remarkable volunteer team today:⁠ bit.ly/4aM3wX3

Caring for someone living with dementia can be extremely difficult. It’s normal to have more questions than answers – we’re here to help. From understanding symptoms to providing day-to-day care, we have resources that will help. 💙 Learn more here: bit.ly/3yusOur

Today, we want to express our deepest appreciation to the Muskoka Traditions H.O.P.E. Committee for their generous donation to the Alzheimer Society of Muskoka!💙Their support is instrumental in helping us continue our mission. Learn how you can help: alzheimer.ca/muskoka/en/tak…

Volunteers needed! The Rapid Response Advisory Group is seeking first responders to join our volunteer group. We are looking for new members to provide feedback and support the creation of resources and tools for first responders. Email [email protected] to learn more.

Dementia Dialogue podcasts feature people living with dementia, their care partners, and community members. Guests are experts in their own lived experience or a select field relevant to the dementia experience. Listen now by visiting dementiadialogue.ca

Dementia is an umbrella term for symptoms affecting the brain whereas Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia. It's a chronic neurological disease that destroys brain cells and causes thinking ability to decline over time. Learn more: bit.ly/3V73kMC

Are you looking to expand your knowledge about dementia? Register for the "Introduction to Dementia for Health Care Providers" eLearning course to learn about the foundations needed to provide support to people living with dementia. Register today! bit.ly/4bYuomL

By 2050, the 315,000 people living with dementia in Ontario will have tripled, to just under 1 million people. The impact this will have on our healthcare system and society more broadly cannot be understated. Join our fight against dementia and donate: alzheimermuskoka.kindful.com

There is no cure for dementia or Alzheimer's disease...yet. But every day, we learn more about this disease. Every day, we’re one step closer to a cure. Learn more about cutting-edge dementia research happening right here in Ontario: bit.ly/47qGiEm

We are looking for new members to provide feedback and support the creation of resources and tools for first responders to support people living with dementia and their care partners. If you are interested in finding out more, please contact [email protected]

Did you know that your organization or community group can receive free education about becoming more dementia-friendly through the Alzheimer Society? Click the link to learn more and get started today: bit.ly/DementiaFriend… #AlzheimerMuskoka #DementiaFriendly

Register now: Dementia-Friendly Communities: Fri, Sept. 6, 12-1pm alzeducate.ca/enrol/index.ph… Dementia-Friendly Communities: Faith-based communities, Thurs. Oct. 3, 4-5pm alzeducate.ca/enrol/index.ph…

We had the honour of interviewing Rachel Reevie, one of our incredible 2024 IG Walk for Alzheimer's volunteers! Click here to read her inspiring story on our Facebook page:⁠ ⁠facebook.com/alzmuskoka/ On behalf of the entire ASM team, thank you for your support, Rachel!💙 ⁠

This World Alzheimer’s Month is your chance to help people living with dementia loosen the grip of isolation. Donate now to help people in Muskoka get active, become engaged socially, and have fun in a safe space through our social recreation programs: alzheimermuskoka.kindful.com

Download the Living Safely with Dementia Resource Guide to find tips and strategies that can be used to ensure that people living with dementia can live safely in their day-to-day lives: bit.ly/3AAhZbq #AlzheimerMuskoka #AlzheimerSociety #Muskoka #Alzheimers #Dementia

Last week we presented our first cooking class! Thanks to Chef Jessica Anderson from Home Food Solutions by Jess for teaching us your delicious Mediterranean-inspired dishes! Comment below with your favourite Mediterranean dish, & let us know what you’d like to learn next time!

This World Alzheimer’s Month, you can help fight dementia and social isolation by supporting our social recreation programs at the Alzheimer Society of Muskoka. Join our fight – donate today: alzheimermuskoka.kindful.com

From using person-centered language, and learning more about the disease, to not making assumptions, there are plenty of things you can do now to help make our community more dementia-friendly. Learn more ways to fight stigma here: bit.ly/42VyQ0I