On Saturday, October 20, a first-of-its-kind event will take place at the Centre de recherche du CHUM: a day of conferences about progressive supranuclear palsy (paralysie supranucléaire progressive) !
Teresa Anuza, Coordinator of Educational ...
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October 2018 : Dementia-related events in Montreal - Share Information Here!
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Today is World Alzheimer's Day. What can you do to raise awareness about dementia?
Every 3 seconds someone develops dementia. That’s about as long as it will take you to share this post.
In 2018, over 50 million people are living with dementia across the world, and this is expected to increase to 152 million by 2050 if effective ...
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Join us today at our upcoming webinar : "People-Powering Solutions to Health Challenges"
Dear Huddol Members, this is a reminder about our learning event scheduled today, Thursday, September 20th at 1 pm (EST). The webinar is entitled "People-Powering Solutions to Health Challenges", if you have not registered for the event yet there ...
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September 10th in AlzMontreal
Do you want to discuss aspects of life related to dementia in an informal and inclusive space?
AlzMontreal offers Alzheimer Cafés across the island of Montreal for just this reason!
Find out the topics of our Alzheimer Cafés this September here: bit.ly/2MCsAZs
Consult the full Alzheimer Café calendar here: bit.ly/2Oab8Ze
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AlzMontreal's next Alzheimer Café will take place this Friday, September 21 (World Alzheimer's Day!), at Langelier Library, Montreal!
Daniel Geneau, neuropsychologist, will be discussing emotional memory in Alzheimer's disease (in French).
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What activities are offered in Montreal for people living with dementia?
Yesterday, AlzMontreal's Monday Meet-Ups group for people living with dementia was delighted to welcome Aileen Borruel for a laughter yoga session!
For more information about our services for people living with dementia : bit.ly/2B4zYaw
September 17th in AlzMontreal
What can you do to reduce your risk of developing dementia?
#1 Look after your heart!
Smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and obesity all damage the blood vessels and increase the risk for having a stroke or a heart attack that could contribute to developing dementia in later life.
These...
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#2 Be physically active!
Physical activity and exercise are powerful preventive medicines, helping you control your blood pressure and weight, as well as reducing the risk of type II diabetes and some forms of cancer. There is also some evidence to ...
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What can you do to reduce your risk of developing dementia?
#1 Look after your heart!
Smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and obesity all damage the blood vessels and increase the risk for having a stroke or a heart attack that could contribute to developing dementia in later life.
These...
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Would you like to know more about art therapy for people living with dementia in Montreal?
Olive, a charismatic lady with a wonderful sense of humour, recently joined the AlzMontreal art therapy program!
Olive never thought she could paint and surprises herself each time with her creations. Here are a few pieces of her artwork that she is ...
September 5th in AlzMontreal
Canadians living with dementia are entitled to the same human rights as every other Canadian, as outlined in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. However, stigma and discrimination are huge barriers for people with dementia and often ...
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Exactly one week ago, the Alzheimer Society of Canada launched The Canadian Charter of Rights for People with Dementia!
The Charter is now up on the wall at AlzMontreal's head office, and you can also read it online here: bit.ly/2NTIhZ3
September 11th in AlzMontreal
Want to know more about the future of Alzheimer's Research? Attend our free conference on Sept. 14!
Join Dr. Howard Chertkow and the AlzMontreal team this Friday, September 14, for a free specialized conference entitled "Reflections and Views on the Future of Alzheimer’s Research"!
This is one of Dr. Chertkow's last speaking engagements in ...
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MarkStolow Ciara AdrianaAguilar please let us know if you'd like to attend! 😄