The Alzheimer Society of Manitoba is hosting a number of upcoming events in the region, aimed at supporting people living with dementia and those who care for them.
Notre Dame de Lourdes will host an in-person education session, ABC’s of Dementia, on April 25 at 1:30 p.m. at Club D’Âge d’Or, located at 172 Notre Dame Ave.
The session is open to anyone interested in learning how to better support someone living with dementia. It’s also intended to serve rural residents and health-care workers, offering an opportunity to engage with Alzheimer Society staff and others in similar situations. Coffee and light snacks will be provided. No registration is required.
Topics to be addressed at the presentation include:
- Recognizing signs of brain changes
- Approaching difficult conversations, including driving concerns
- Wandering prevention and quality of life support
- Emergency preparedness, including locating devices and ID
- Audience Q&A
- Building dementia-friendly communities
- Available supportive resources
For those unable to attend in person, the Alzheimer Society offers ongoing online education. Interested participants can register for virtual sessions at: alzheimer.mb.ca/we-can-help/education.
The annual Walk for Alzheimer’s in Darlingford is also set for June 21 at Darlingford Memorial Park. Registration begins at 10 a.m., with the walk starting at 10:30 a.m.
The event raises funds for provincial dementia research and support services. Local organizer Terry Klein can be reached at tj-klein@hotmail.com or 204-823-0453.
“The Walk is usually the same weekend as the Trapper’s Rendezvous in Darlingford, so we would encourage people to walk and then support the Rendezvous and buy or enjoy lunch and experiences there,” said Rebecca Atkinson, South Central regional co-ordinator for the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba.
Additionally, an eight-week Minds in Motion session begins April 30 at 10:30 a.m. at the Morden Activity Centre. Registration is available by calling 204-822-3555 or visiting the Alzheimer Society website.
