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Alzheimer’s Awareness

Dementia is affecting the lives of one in four Canadians daily. January is Alzheimer’s awareness month, and the Greater Toronto Area is filled with walks, workshops, activities, and tons of cool events, spreading awareness about Alzheimer’s. Our Buddy Services supports the elderly community and those living with Alzheimer’s, live with dignity and respect. We encourage the elderly population, the terminally ill, and persons with dementia to engage in the community and discover a new lease on life.

To contribute to spreading awareness, we have created a list of events, workshops, and resources taking place this month in the Greater Toronto Area. Buddy Services is here to support you, a family member or friend attend any of these events in the city.

We look forward to working with you and supporting our community through our services.

Active Minds Social Club
January 13, @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm EST
Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities
https://alz.to/event/active-minds-social-club-4/

Dementia 101
January 14, @ 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM EST
Humberwood Library
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/dementia-101-tickets-82381951635?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Finding Joy and Humour in Dementia Care
January 16, @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm EST
North York Seniors Centre
https://alz.to/event/finding-joy-and-humour-in-dementia-care/

First Steps
January 17, @ 8:30 – 12:00 pm
Recurring Events (See all) at Alzheimer Societ;y of Hamilton Halton-Hamilton Office
https://www.ahzhn.ca/event/first-steps/2020-01-17/

Living Well with Dementia
January 17th, @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church
https://www.ahzhn.ca/event/first-steps/2020-01-17/

Recreation For Dementia
January 21, @ 9:30 – 12:30 pm at Burlington Public Library
https://www.alzhn.ca/event/recreation-for-dementia-2/

Alzheimer Awareness Workshop
January 25, @ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST
Milton Seniors Activity Centre
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/alzheimer-awareness-workshop-registration-85155555559?aff=ebdssbdes

Alzheimer Awareness Workshop
January 29, @ 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM EST
Indus Community Services
306 – 3038 Hurontario Street
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/alzheimer-awareness-workshop-registration-86126949023?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Frailty, Aging and Dementia: Considerations for the Dementia Journey
January 30, @ 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM EST
The Jubilee Banquet Hall and Conference Centre
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/frailty-aging-and-dementia-considerations-for-the-dementia-journey-tickets-87990960331?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Alzheimer Society York Region – Caregivers Support Group
February 5, @ 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM EST
Markham Village Library
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/alzheimer-society-york-region-caregivers-support-group-tickets-76096026263?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Written by: Kezia Royer Burkett a creative freelance writer with a degree in communications and multimedia from McMaster University. When she is not writing she is finding inspiration living life, raising her son and spending time with friends and family.