2015 Past Events – Alzheimer Café

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Tuesday, January 20, 2015 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Dr. Howard Chertkow, cognitive neurologist and Director of the Jewish General Hospital/ McGill Memory Clinic, gave a talk on “Stopping dementia and stopping Alzheimer Disease – possible or impossible?”

Tuesday, February 17, 2015 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Janet Pitts, Richard Taylor and Laura Bowley of Dementia Alliance International present “Videoconference-Peer Support and Advocacy: Building a Global Community.”

Tuesday, March 17, 2015 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Nurse Gisèle Coziol discusses “The Memory Clinic: A Better Understanding of the Evaluation Process.” Musicians from the Siamsa School of Irish Music will play Irish music for St. Patrick’s Day.

Tuesday, April 21, 2015 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Melanie Richards, founder and director of HappyTree Yoga Studio, presents “Yoga to Go: Tips for Self Care, Anytime, Anywhere.”

Tuesday, May 19, 2015 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Omer Dor discusses “Alzheimer’s and Technology: How my personal journey influenced my career.”

Tuesday, June 16, 2015 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Audrey-Kristel Barbeau discusses “Playing music to boost your mind and body: The benefits of active music-making for seniors.” Featuring musicians from the Montreal New Horizons Band.

Tuesday, September 15, 2015 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Chris Hosein, MEd, CCRP, Research Coordinator, Jewish General Hospital / McGill Memory Clinic, gives a presentation on “Current Trends in Alzheimer’s Research in Montreal, a Practical Approach.”

Tuesday, October 20, 2015 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Author Amy Fish discusses strategies for having your concerns heard, drawing on her book How to Complain Effectively.

Tuesday, December 15, 2015 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Holiday time celebrations! Join us for Music Therapy: Come sing and play music with us! An activity for all!

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