2019 Past Events – Alzheimer Café

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Tuesday, January 15, 2019 – 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Mélanie Roy, MBA, MPM, occupational therapist
How to Preserve the Autonomy of People with Alzheimer’s Disease in Daily Activities:
Strategies and Tools

Tuesday, February 19, 2019 – 1:00 to 3:00 pm
How to Make it Through: Inspiring and helpful testimonials from caregivers followed by a panel discussion led by Christiane Proulx, counsellor at the Alzheimer Society of Montreal

Tuesday, March 19, 2019 – 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Melanie Levy, BSc, MSc, MSW student at McGill University and intern at the Alzheimer Society of Montreal
Caregiver Burnout: Prevention, Signs, and Finding Support

Tuesday, April 16, 2019 – 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Jessica Seidman, Coordinator of Clinical Services, Alzheimer Society of Montreal
GRIEF: The Obscure Companion of Dementia

Tuesday, May 21, 2019 – 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Francine Cytrynbaum, MSW, special care counselling teacher, Vanier College; trainer and support group facilitator, Alzheimer Society of Montreal
CAREGIVING AS A TEAM: Family Dynamics and the Caregiver Experience

Tuesday, June 18, 2019 – 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Amrita Choudhury, instructor and dance therapist at E.N.C.O.R.E for Seniors.
The Joy of Breathwork and Movement for Health and Well-Being

Tuesday, September 17, 2019 – 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Lucile Agarrat, psychologist, Clinique de cognition, Institut universitaire de gériatrie de Montréal
Caregiving: Coping Strategies that Help Prevent Burnout 

Tuesday, October 15, 2019 – 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Howard P. Riback, caregiver and therapist
Addiction and Caregiving: Understanding Addiction and Finding Help

Tuesday, November 19, 2019 – 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Isabelle Caldairou, Coordinator – Groups and Activities, Alzheimer Society of Montreal
How to Spend Quality Time Together – Activities and Strategies

Tuesday, December 17, 2019 – 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Caregivers Got Talent! Talent sharing and creative expression by caregivers.

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