Alzheimer’s Society offers resources in Carman area
The Alzheimer’s Society of Manitoba has several options available to people in the Carman area to help with people living with dementia and dementia awareness.
In an effort to keep people informed about the debilitating cognitive disease, Carman United Church is hosting a viewing and group discussion of the One Small Seed video series.
It will be held on Jan. 16 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Carman United Church. The Alzheimer’s Society of Manitoba will be present to for a question and answer forum covering the content in the videos or any other questions about dementia.
Info about One Small Seed is available online (https://onesmallseed.ca/).
The Morden Activity Centre is also hosting a screening of the documentary Alive Inside on Jan. 10 at 11:30 a.m. The film presents the power of music on memory and positive experiences for people living with dementia. A trailer of the film can be viewed here: https://www.aliveinside.us/#land.
Call Morden Activity Centre ahead to pre-order lunch, which will be available during the showing at 204-822-3555.
There is also a care partner support group at the Carman Active Living Centre, which is held on the last Wednesday of every month from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. December’s session is cancelled and will recommence in January.
Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia can leave those affected and their care partners feeling isolated. You are not alone. There are other people to share the journey with you.
“Support groups offer the opportunity to meet, interact with and learn from others who are living with dementia,” said Rebecca Atkinson, Southcentral regional coordinator for the Alzheimer’s Society of Manitoba.
“It’s a safe environment where you can share, laugh, and help each other through mutual understanding. We currently offer in-person and virtual support groups to meet you where you’re at. All of our support groups are inclusive environments for people of different ethnicities, cultures or persons who identify as part of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.”
At any time, people can call or email the Alzheimer’s Society of Manitoba to share their emotions and experiences and receive support.
“Call with questions or ideas, as we are here to provide education, resources and support,” Atkinson said.
A video showing the benefit of this is “Ken’s Story” on YouTube at the link here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnAQIOADqqo.
