2017 Past Events – Alzheimer Café

Tuesday, January 17, 2017 – 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Concordia University students working with the Alzheimer Society of Montreal
Art Therapy: The Way to Well-Being
A presentation followed by a short practical workshop.

Tuesday, February 21, 2017 – 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Dr. Angela Genge, neurologist at the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital
An update on Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI).

Tuesday, March 21, 2017 – 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Staff of the Office of the Quebec Public Curator/Curateur public du Québec
The role of this government agency in protecting those who are incapacitated.
A presentation with discussion and opportunities to find out about the “continuum of protection.”

Tuesday, April 18, 2017 – 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Alexander Mattias, graduating student in Special Care Counselling at Vanier College and stagiaire at the Alzheimer Society of Montreal
Optimizing the relationship between carers and people living with dementia
A presentation with discussion.

Tuesday, May 16, 2017 – 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Claire Webster, professional Alzheimer Care Consultant and trainer, President and Founder of Caregiver Crosswalk Inc.
The fall and rise of Superwoman
The speaker will discuss her experiences as a caregiver for her mother, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, and the impact of this journey on her health and her family.

Tuesday, June 20, 2017 – 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Meditation instructor Claire Holden Rothman
A presentation on meditation followed by a mini meditation session

Tuesday, September 19, 2017 – 1:00 to 3:00 pm
RECAA (Respecting Elders: Communities Against Abuse)
“Aunt Enid Gets Help”

Tuesday, October 17, 2017 – 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Alzheimer Society of Montreal
“How do you take your café?”
Five years have passed since the Alzheimer Society of Montreal began its Alzheimer Café program – at the Atwater Library. To mark this occasion, we invite people to share their ideas for future programming – topics and format.

Tuesday, November 21, 2017 – 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Gilberte Fleischmann, volunteer meditation guide at the Alzheimer Society of Montreal
Taking care of yourself: how meditation can help manage caregiver stress.

Tuesday, December 19, 2017 – 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Linda Leclerc, laughter yoga trainer and founder of the School of Laughter Yoga
Laughing for no reason: What are the benefits?
Holiday music and refreshments.