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Alzheimer Society Family and Friends Night
The Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia is hosting a family and friends night on the topic “Thinking about tough questions in dementia care.” THere will be light refreshments and a panel discussion.
For more information you can visit the ASNS website or call their infoline at 902-422-7961
Free information forum for persons w/ dementia & their carers
The Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia is pleased to co-host “A Changing Melody” – a learning forum for persons with dementia a their care partners. 
“Coping, Adapting, Enabling,Creating: Striking a Balance” Join persons with dementia, family members, professionals and other care partners in arelaxed setting to share and learn about coping with stigma and fear, adapting to change so as to enhance well-being, enabling persons with dementia, creating strong partnerships in dementia care and support.”
Place: Royal Bank Theatre, Halifax Infirmary 1796 Summer St.
Date: Saturday, April 30, 2011
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Cost to attend is free. Pre-registration required.
For more information or to register, please contact:
Alzheimer Society of NovaScotia
Phone: 422-7961 or1-800-611-6345.
Web: www.alzheimer.ns.ca
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NS Alzheimer Conference Call for Presentations
The Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia has put out a call for presentation for their Provincial Conference, November 7-8, 2011:
50% of baby boomers recently surveyed* identified memory loss as a key symptom of Alzheimer’s disease, but were unable to identify any other critical signs. Another 23% couldn’t name any symptoms. Does this surprise you? In what ways does this affect your work?
Dementia is more than memory loss. It progressively affects many aspects of cognition, function, behavior and ability. How can a broader understanding of dementia inform workplace and care practices? How would a greater awareness of dementia impact the work you do in communities across the province? The Alzheimer Society invites you to share knowledge, tools and insights that have made a difference. Give us something to think about!
This conference is aimed at expanding our understanding of the multiple challenges of living with dementia or caring for a person with dementia throughout their journey.
Presentations formats can include: lectures, panel discussions, plays – or any other innovative teaching methods (usually 60 minutes, including Q&A). The Conference attracts an interdisciplinary audience of 300 participants, primarily health care professionals.
The conference committee will review proposals and selection will be based on relevance to theme and target audience. Please submit a one-page description including title, author(s), and abstract (300 words or less), along with your contact information to:
Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia – Conference 2011
6009 Quinpool Road, Suite 300Halifax, NS B3K 5J7
422-7961; 1- 800-611-6345; FAX- 902-422-7971
E-mail: Linda.bird@asns.ca
Deadline for submissions: Friday April 29, 2011
If you would like to suggest a topic or guest speaker, please call or email!
21st Provincial Alzheimer Society of NS Conference
The Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia is hosting their 21st annual Provincial Conference this fall: Rising Tide, Navigating The Journey.
The Conference will be held October 18-19 at the Holiday Inn Harbourview in Dartmouth Nova Scotia.
From their brochure:
Goal
To provide participants with the latest in research, treatment and best practices that contribute to: health & wellness, care strategies, caregiving & support, and other relevant issues affecting persons with the disease and their families.Conference Participants
This conference will be of special interest to anyone working in the field or caring for someone with dementia. This includes all care providers in continuing care, acute care, home support, educators, health professionals, researchers, families, students, volunteers and members of service organizations.
Click here for more information and registration.
Family Caregiver Education Series
The Adult Day Program Association of Nova Scotia, in conjunction with the Alzheimer’s Society of Nova Scotia is presenting a series designed for family caregivers of dementia patients. This series will include presentations, and interactive activities to help prepare family members for their new role
Who: Family members who are providing care and support to someone recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia (ADRD).
When: Wednesday evenings from Sept. 26-Nov. 3, 2010
Time: 6pm-8pm. Where: 10 Mount Hope Ave, Halifax NS . (Oakwood Terrace)
To Register: Call Andrea Leahey at 405-4400
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