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  • Driving and Dementia

    Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026
    Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am
    Place: Online (Zoom)

    Description:

    One of the first and toughest issues families and caregivers will face when they receive a diagnosis of dementia is the question of driving safety.

    Join us for this session where we look at:

    • Driving skills evaluation
    • Deciding when to stop driving
    • Getting support for someone who has been asked to stop driving
    • Alternate transportation options in Niagara

  • Dementia Friendly Communities

    Date: Monday, September 21, 2026
    Time: 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
    Place: MacBain Community Centre, Coronation Room (7150 Montrose Rd, Niagara Falls, ON L2H 3N3)

    Description:

    Join us on World Alzheimer’s Day as we discuss what it means to be a Dementia Friendly Community. Together we'll explore the common symptoms of dementia, dementia friendly communication/interaction strategies, and supportive environments for people living with dementia.

    Light refreshments provided

    Funded through New Horizons Grant

  • Options for Care

    Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
    Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    Place: Online via Zoom

    Description:

    This webinar focuses on giving participants the opportunity to explore the care options that support persons living with dementia in the moderate to late stages of their journey.

    Topics include:

    • Exploring care in your home, retirement and long-term care
    • Eligibility criteria
    • Preparing for a move
    • Strategies for meaningful visits

  • Dementia Beyond Memory Loss: Understanding the A’s

    Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026
    Time: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
    Place: Online via Zoom

    Description:

    Dementia is an umbrella term for a collection of symptoms caused by disorders affecting the brain. Join us as we explore the various symptoms of Dementia, commonly known as the 8 A's. We will discuss the 8 A's, along with strategies to support persons living with dementia. 

  • Advanced Care Planning

    Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
    Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
    Place: Online via Zoom

    Description:

    Advanced Care Planning is the process of thinking about your wishes and directions for healthcare and end-of-life situations and communicating those wishes to the person/people who will make decisions for you if you are not able.

    This webinar will help provoke thought and conversation about the importance of Advanced Care Planning. We will explore the role of a Substitute Decision Maker / Power of Attorney and look at tools for creating your Advanced Care Plan.

    Diane Gwartz, Nurse Practitioner and Niagara Community MAiD Assessor & Provider, will be joining to provide information about Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID).

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  • The Alzheimer Society Niagara Region is committed to providing the highest quality of support and services to our community. To help us understand better the population we serve, we are requesting additional demographic information. Gathering this information not only helps us tailor our programs to meet the unique needs of our community, but it also plays a crucial role in our ability to apply for and receive funding through Ontario Health and private grants, which require detailed demographic data to support our initiatives. As a healthcare custodian, we are responsible for collecting, managing, and protecting this information in compliance with all applicable privacy standards. Your participation in providing this data helps ensure that we can continue delivering effective, person-centered care to those impacted by dementia.

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