This summer, use these helpful travelling tips for caregivers.
As summer approaches, many people experience the excitement and anticipation of an upcoming vacation. However, as a caregiver of someone with dementia, you may be concerned about what challenges will arise during your holiday. Although people with dementia generally do best in familiar settings, travelling can be successful and enjoyable given the right conditions and some careful planning.
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The Summer 2011 issue of Contact is now available
Included in this issue:
- Message from the CEO
- National Volunteer Week
- Thank you for your donation!
- Impact of research funding in B.C
- Advocacy: Every step forward is a step on the way to our goal
- Events Calendar
- Forget Me Not Golf Tournament
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Local resident recognized for community support
When the Aasen family began their volunteer involvement with the Alzheimer Society of B.C. more than 11 years ago, they had no idea their namesake tournament, the Flora Aasen Memorial Golf Tournament, would raise over $400,000 for the Society.
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Free Tele-workshop - Maintain a Healthy Brain: Reduce your risk of dementia
Jul. 28, 7 p.m.
Are you concerned about keeping your brain healthy as you age? This workshop for people with dementia, their caregivers and the general public looks at Alzheimer’s disease and how it impacts the brain, the latest research on reducing your risk for Alzheimer’s, and everyday tips for improving brain health.
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Local woman raises $10,000 for Alzheimer Society of B.C.
Kerri Sutherland, a 61-year-old woman from North Vancouver, is about to take on the biggest athletic challenge of her life.
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Scotiabank Group Charity Challenge raises $26,568!
The results are in and thanks to the generous support of our runners, walkers and other donors, we have surpassed our goals for the 2011 Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon & 5K!
- We registered 76 participants – 26 more than our goal of 50
- We have raised $26,568 so far (final number to come after Jul. 10) – more than $1,000 above our goal of $25,000
It was a fantastic morning – the weather was beautiful, everyone was happy and excited and we want to say a big thanks to all the participants and volunteers who provided information and answered questions about the Alzheimer Society of B.C.
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“Families First” includes seniors
Within one generation baby boomers will almost double the population of seniors in British Columbia. MLA Dr. Margaret MacDiarmid, Parliamentary Secretary for Seniors to the Minister of Health, was recently in the community spreading the message that Premier Christy Clark’s families first agenda includes seniors who are grandparents, parents, aunts, and uncles in B.C. families.
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Local MLA meets with dementia advocates
MLA Mike Farnworth of the Port Coquitlam riding, who also serves as the Opposition Critic for Health, recently visited the offices of the Alzheimer Society of B.C. to meet with local dementia advocates to discuss current health issues such as British Columbian families living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
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Protect the “brains” of your business…..your employees
Every year, 15,000 people in British Columbia develop symptoms of early onset Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias, in addition to over 70,000 already affected. People can start developing symptoms as early as their 30’s, 40’s and 50’s.
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