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September 29, 2008 at 1:00 pm to September 29, 2008 at 4:00 pm
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| Location: Evergreen Hall in the Slesse Room (9291 Corbould Street, Chilliwack, B.C.) |
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- Introduction to, and the Progression of Alzheimer's Disease and Future Planning (September 29)
- Creative Approaches and Creative Solutions - understanding changes in communication and behaviour (October 20)
- Navigating the System and Self Care for the Caregiver (November 17)
Cost is $ 7 per session, or $ 20 for all three. Pre-registration is required. |
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| For more information or to register, call 604-702-4603, or email jarmit@alzheimerbc.org. |
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September 27, 2008 at 10:00 am to September 27, 2008 at 12:00 pm
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| Location: Accent Inn (3777 Henning Drive, Burnaby, B.C.) |
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Please mark this date on your calendar and join us to meet the Society's board members and find out about the Alzheimer Society of B.C.'s annual award winners. Registration commences at 9:15 am. |
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| For more information, contact Nancy Hable at 604-681-6530, toll-free 1-800-667-3742, or email nhable@alzheimerbc.org. |
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September 26, 2008 at 10:00 am to September 26, 2008 at 3:00 pm
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| Location: Selkirk College (486 72nd Avenue, Grand Forks, B.C.) |
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* This course will be offered in two 5 hour Friday sessions, on September 26 and October 3.*
The Dementia Education Series offers caregivers an intensive "how-to" course on facing the challenges of dementia.
The sessions will provide information on Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, communication strategies, understanding changes in behaviours, future planning, advocacy and legal issues, and taking care of yourself.
The registration fee is $ 35. Bring a bag lunch, refreshments will be provided. Seats are limited, please register in advance! |
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| To register, call Selkirk College 250-442-2704 Ext.221. For more information call 1-877-452-6788 or email lhoskin@alzheimerbc.org. |
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September 25, 2008 at 1:00 pm to September 25, 2008 at 4:00 pm
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| Location: The Garden Park Tower, in the Azalea Room (2825 Clearbrook Road, Abbotsford, B.C.) |
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- Introduction to, and the Progression of Alzheimer's Disease and Future Planning (September 25)
- Creative Approaches and Creative Solutions - understanding changes in communication and behaviour (October 23)
- Navigating the System and Self Care for the Caregiver (November 20)
Cost is $ 7 per session, or $ 20 for all three. Pre-registration is required. |
| Contact Info: |
| For more information or to register, call 604-859-3889, or email jarmit@alzheimerbc.org. |
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September 22, 2008 at 7:00 pm to September 22, 2008 at 9:00 pm
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| Location: Little Mountain Care Facility (330 East 36th Avenue, Vancouver, B.C.) |
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A workshop for people with dementia and their families, to learn more about the diagnosis, services available and strategies for living well with dementia.
The registration fee for this event is $ 5. Pre-registration is required. |
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| For more information or to register, call 604-742-4925, or email jrobson@alzheimerbc.org. |
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September 19, 2008 at 9:00 am to September 19, 2008 at 11:00 am
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| Location: TRU- WL Room 1305 (1450 Western Avenue, Williams Lake, B.C.) |
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A workshop for people with dementia and their families, to learn more about the diagnosis, services available and strategies for living well with dementia.
Please pre-register by September 16, 2008. |
| Contact Info: |
| For more information or to register, call 1-800-886-6946, or email ssmith@alzheimerbc.org. |
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September 18, 2008 at 10:15 am to September 18, 2008 at 11:15 am
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| Location: Marpole - Oakridge Community Centre (9990 West 59th Avenue Vancouver, B.C.) |
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The latest research is telling us that we are never too young or too old to take action in defence of own brain health.
The Alzheimer Society of B.C. presents information about known risk factors and Alzheimer’s disease, and the health measures that we can integrate into our daily life to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s or a related dementia.
This is a free event. |
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| For more information call 604-687-8299, or email vlam@alzheimerbc.org. |
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September 18, 2008 at 9:00 am to September 18, 2008 at 11:00 am
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| Location: Deni House (517 North 6th Avenue, Williams Lake, B.C.) |
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Research is showing ways that all of us, especially people with dementia and cargivers can work on brain health. Everyone welcome.
Seats are limited, so advance registration is required! Please pre-register by September 16, 2008. |
| Contact Info: |
| For more information or to register, call 1-800-886-6946, or email ssmith@alzheimerbc.org. |
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September 17, 2008 at 1:00 pm to September 17, 2008 at 4:00 pm
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| Location: South Central Health Centre (555 Cedar Avenue, 100 Mile House, B.C.) |
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There is a critical window of time in which to make important plans for the future. Effective advocacy skills help to get what is needed in a positive way.
* This workshop is for people with early stage dementia and family caregivers.*
Pre-registration is required. Cost is $ 10.00. Please pre-register by September 16, 2008. |
| Contact Info: |
| For more information or to register, call 1-800-886-6946 or e-mail ssmith@alzheimerbc.org. |
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September 13, 2008 at 1:00 pm to September 13, 2008 at 1:00 pm
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| Location: Skaha Meadows Golf Course (west of the Penticton Airport on Highway # 97, Penticton, B.C.) |
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Participate in our 5th annual tournament, in honour of Ralph Robinson. |
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| For more information, please contact Pauline Tadey at tadeys@shaw.ca. |
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September 8, 2008 to September 8, 2008
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| Location: Pitt Meadows Golf Club (13615 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows, B.C.) |
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Participate in one of the best pro-ams in B.C.!
Visit www.acegolfpro.com for details. |
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| For more information, please contact John Aasen at johnaasen@telus.net. |
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