Alzheimer Society of Sarnia-Lambton
420 East Street North N7T 6Y5 Sarnia, ON, Canada

Wishing you and yours the happiest of Holidays! May 2021 bring peace, joy, good health and an end to the pandemic. If you or a family member are struggling please reach out to us at 519 332 4444. We are here to help. #ourconnectionsmatter

Happy Holidays for the Alzheimer Society, to you! Thank you for your support this holiday season.

The Alzheimer Society Sarnia Lambton wishes our entire community all of the Joy that the Holiday Season inspires. Please stay safe, wear your masks and practice social distancing. We stay apart this year so that we may all gather together next year. If you are in need of support we are here to help...call 519 332 4444 #ourconnectionsmatter

Making the holidays meaningful for a person living with dementia can be challenging, and even more so this year with the pandemic. Here is a celebration tip that can help you create new traditions and make this holiday season festive. Celebration Tip #2: Admire the decorations! Drive around the neighborhood and enjoy the lights and festive decorations that your neighbours have on display.

Check out the video from Stage 6ix!!! You will see some familiar faces throughout!!!

Have you heard?! We have a new website! Our website has been redesigned to help you find the information, resources you need, and the latest events, that much easier. Visit our new website today! https://alzheimer.ca/sarnialambton

On November 26, join us for the online art series, Drawing What I See where participants will explore thematic collections of photographs as a source of inspiration for their individual drawings. Register here: https://alz.to/events/2020-11/

To spread the word about the benefits of the Finding Your Way Registry and in an effort to have as many vulnerable people register as possible, we are giving away a set of black luggage generously donated by Staples! Here's how to spread the word and get in on the draw. To Enter: 1) Tag 3 friends in this post ... 2) Follow @alzheimersarnia On December 7th we will randomly draw one lucky winner.

Connection is the greatest gift we can give ourselves and each other this holiday season. Today, we are asking you to give a gift that will be matched dollar for dollar up to $500,000 to bring important connections to people living with dementia and their care partners, thanks to the Catherine Booth & Michael Kirk Social Recreation Fund. All our expressions of physical kindness and compassion have been restricted this year due to the pandemic, but now is the time to show thos...e who need us most how much we care. Match your gift now: on.alz.to/Sarnia_Holiday

Meet Joy Cooke, our First Link Coordinator. Joy works closely with our First Link Care Navigator in guiding families to get the assistance and support that they need in a timely manner.Joy has made connections with physicians offices in an effort to streamline referrals and to educate the medical community on the supports that we are able to offer their patients. Joy has been an asset to our team and it was clear during her placement that she served with the Alzheimer Society of Sarnia Lambton that she connected well with our client base and community partners. Thank you Joy for all that you do. We are fortunate to have you on our team.

The staff of the Alzheimer Society celebrated the Holiday Season with a "Cup of Cheer" virtual party. Although we would have preferred to gather together in person we know if we are to keep COVID-19 numbers down in Sarnia Lambton and protect each other and our loved ones we must all sacrifice this year so that we will all be there to celebrate in person next year. We wish everyone all of the Joy that the Holiday Season inspires, May 2021 bring peace, good health and much happiness! Stay safe!

Thank you to our partners at Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery for providing this experience to our clients.

Have you downloaded Together Apart: A Guide to Visiting from a Distance yet? This guide was created to help care partners like you create valuable visits, even from afar, by providing you with communication tips, visiting activities, and more. Download Together Apart today! http://bit.ly/togetherapart-download

It's that time of year again and Giving Tuesday is only a few weeks away! As the largest day of global giving, we can't wait to come together and raise funds for people living with dementia, their care partners, and family. To give today, visit https://bit.ly/Give-Sarnia.

Today we are celebrating #NationalPhilanthropyDay! Thanks to you, we can offer support, information, programs, and education to people living with dementia, their families, and care partners, all while funding ongoing research into the cause and cure.

Being a care partner is mentally, physically, and emotionally challenging. The holidays can bring additional feelings of stress, so we have put together some tips to implement in your life that will help you feel less overwhelmed. Do only the occasions and traditions that are most important to you and your family. Keep celebrations short. Involve the person living with dementia in the preparations and decorating.... For more tips, go to http://bit.ly/as-holiday-tips

On November 17, join us for a 1-hour online session of Gentle Non-Impact Aerobics Fitness with Jennifer! This program uses easy to follow movements to build strength and flexibility while conditioning your body. The sessions are adapted and sensitive to all levels of agility and are suitable for individuals who want the support of being seated throughout the class. Wear comfortable clothing and footwear. Register here: http://bit.ly/NIA-registration

While living with dementia can pose a variety of challenges, the interactive Living Safely with Dementia Resource Guide provides you with tips and strategies to ensure that people living with dementia can live safely in their day-to-day lives. Try it today: http://bit.ly/FYW-IRG

#NationalSeniorSafetyWeek is almost over, but we want to share some tips that will help protect you from financial fraud and other scams. Use strong passwords & change them often. Be suspicious of messages claiming to be urgent. Always check the sender's email address.