Alzheimer Society of Chatham-Kent
36 Memory Lane N7L5M8 Chatham, ON, Canada

Based on information collected from the US & UK, did you know that dementia impacts Black communities at higher rates with some studies showing they are two times more likely to develop Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia? This Black History Month, we honour members of Black communities who may be living with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. We also honour and celebrate the stories of those we know and those we will never know who are important pieces to the mosaic that... is Canada. To learn more about Black Canadian history, we invite you to view a video series from Unilearnal entitled 28 Moments of Black Canadian History. Here is the introductory video link: https://youtu.be/b5n-4XSpl60. #ckont #blackhistorymonth

As Alzheimer's Awareness Month comes to an end, we hope you enjoyed hearing Alicia and her family's story and were able to learn, grow, and develop an understanding of what it is like to live with dementia, as well as care for a person living with dementia. We want to thank you for coming along this beautiful journey with us and extend a gracious thank you to Alicia and her family for sharing their story. To support Alicia's family, and other families in similar circumstance...s, please consider donating today! #ckont #alzheimersawareness #ourconnectionsmatter #dementiaawareness #alzheimers #dementia

We have a few virtual educational opportunities available this month! See the flyers below for details. First Link Learning Series: Care Essentials - Register by emailing Tara Seney at [email protected] Fire Safety & Home Support Workers - Register for the 12PM session with this link: https://zoom.us//regi/tJwkdOugrzIoHNFkJIEkEAvfjPgr9_R8dEdD ... OR register for the 6PM session with this link: https://zoom.us//regi/tJ0lduChqD8jHdO1AbzvKLNoQZtWiB91B3h-. Cold Weather Safety Tips - Register with this link: https://zoom.us//regi/tJ0vce-oqjMjHdbBaVFP8QzKBIjSJz76oFsZ

Do you have any burning questions about COVID-19? Need clarification in regard to information being shared about COVID-19? The Chatham-Kent Ontario Health Team is hosting a live Facebook event tomorrow! As a CKOHT partner, we encourage you to send in your questions and take part in the conversation with the panelists. Questions can be sent to Melissa Sharpe-Harrigan at [email protected].

Did you know 66% of caregivers are women and 33% of them are daughters? Alicia's daughter Judy has been caring for her mom since 2010 when she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's at the age of 78. In the final part of this series, Judy shares the importance of creating and preserving memories that her mom can no longer share, but can keep close to her heart. Through their love and support, they face the daily challenges of this disease with grace, tears, patience and laughter, kno...wing that Alicia’s presence continues to enrich the fabric of their family life by bringing them closer together. Watch The Memories We Share: Alicia's story here https://bit.ly/watch-memories-share. #ckont #alzheimersawareness #ourconnectionsmatter #dementiaawareness #alzheimers #dementia

Meet Aliciaa beautiful, vibrant mother and grandmother who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease 10 years ago. Over the next 4 weeks, in honour of Alzheimer's Awareness Month, join us as we visit Alicia and her family in their home to get a first-hand look at the grace, dignity, compassion and support each of them shares with Alicia and one another. Every three seconds, someone in the world is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. When we asked why Alicia's family chose to s...hare their story, her daughter Judy told us her hope is to provide emotional strength and insight to those who are going through the same experience. Please watch part 1 of our series, Nevermore: Alicia's Story, to get a closer look at Alicia and her family's experience with Alzheimer's disease: https://bit.ly/watch-nevermore. #ckont #alzheimersawareness #dementiaawareness #alzheimers #dementia

Are you a first responder working with people living with dementia? You can discover materials, resources, communication tips, and training opportunities to help you effectively conduct searches for missing people living with dementia. Gain access to these resources at http://findingyourwayontario.ca/first-responders/. Thank you to all of our first responders for taking care of our community and keeping us safe!

With the recent announcement of a provincial lockdown occurring at 12:01am on Saturday, December 26, we would like to provide an update in regard to our services. Our office will remain closed to the public, but we will continue to be available by telephone during regular business hours. Our Day Programs and In-Home Respite Care Program will continue to operate in their reduced capacities. For up-to-date information on public health guidelines, please visit the Chatham-Kent P...ublic Health website at www.ckphu.com. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our office at 519-352-1043. Remember to wear your masks, stay physically distanced, and avoid indoor social gatherings. Stay safe and healthy!

Thank you for sharing these pictures St. Andrew's Residence! We're happy to continue to bring joy and comfort to local senior residents across Chatham-Kent through our Friendly Letter project.

People with dementia are four to five times more likely to fall than older people who do not have a cognitive impairment. Here are some easy tips to #preventfalls inside your home when caring for someone with dementia: Make sure the home has enough lighting in each room to reduce visual difficulties. People with dementia might misinterpret what they see, so reducing dark areas and shadows is vital.... As a person living with dementia may have more sensitivity to noise, you should try and decrease the level of white noise and loud sounds around them. If the noise level becomes too much, it can cause anxiety and nervousness which can make a person with dementia unsteady on their feet. What a person wears on their feet can represent a major fall risk. If a shoe can easily slip off, it can cause them to trip. However, a person living with dementia may struggle with complicated articles of clothing that involve buttons or laces. Shoes with Velcro fastenings are a good solution, making footwear easy to take on and off, but also safely securing it to their feet. You can find other tips and resources at https://www.fallpreventionmonth.ca/.

We wanted to help The Gift CK spread the message about this Saturday's community-wide donation drive! Our staff members are excited to be lending their porches for this heartwarming cause. You can do the same by leaving donations on your porches as well! All of the information you need to know about this donation drive, including rural drop-off locations, can be found here: https://www.thegiftck.ca/. Let's come together again to show that miracles are not only possible but do happen in Chatham-Kent!

This December 1st marks the 8th annual #GivingTuesdayCA movement! It’s a time when charities, companies and individuals join together and rally for favourite causes. This year has been a challenging time for us all, but we continue to face this challenge head on with kindness and generosity. As the season of giving approaches, please consider supporting one of the many local organizations who give their all to support the C-K community. If you are able to this December, let your first gift be a donation to a local charity!

November is month! Did you know that over 50% of Canadians do not have a valid Will? Anyone with assets, even if it is just a bank account, should have a Will. Don’t know where to start? Want to learn more and be a Super Hero? Get into action & ask for our free Super Hero Estate Planner & Guide today. You can protect your family, gain peace of mind, save tax and help us defeat dementiaby doing your Will and including a legacy gift to our organization: http://alzsuperhero.ca/.

Our community partner Chatham-Kent Community Health Centres are looking for your assistance in keeping C-K residents warm this winter!

Today, and always.

Our FREE live webinar series continues with tomorrow's webinar, ! Please register in advance with this link: https://zoom.us//regi/tJUtd-uqrDopGdfYZuhQ5sj3D9kvsV_MP5Ts.