Dementia Education Program Newsletter
We have compiled a list below of trusted resources to support people with dementia, their care partners and their family.
Government of Canada
Government of QuébecÌý
Government of Québec, Santé Montérégie Portal
World Health Organization
Alzheimer Society of Canada
Alzheimer Societies across Canada continue to provide programs and services in accordance with public health guidelines, many of which are now being offered remotely. Please contact your for updates.
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Alzheimer Society Toronto
Alzheimer's Disease International
covid-19_and_dementia-difficult_decisions_about_hospital_admission_and_triage.pdf
MUHC Patient Education Office
Association des bibliothèques publiques du Québec
Caregiver Support Hotline: 1 855 852-7784
Caregiver Abuse ScreenÌý(CASE)
Canadian Association of Gerontology.ÌýCopyright 1992-2005 University of Toronto Press
Forward with dementiaÌý
1-888-489-2287
A free service aiming to serve isolated and vulnerable older adults/seniors with mental health/cognitive issues and their caregivers. They provideÌýonce/twice a week friendly phone calls from trained volunteers to older adults (age 60+)/caregivers, particularly those struggling with mental health/cognitive issues.
You can leaveÌýa voice mail at 514-485-7811 x25406 and a member of their team will contact you.
Canadian Coalition for Seniors’ Mental Health (CCSMH)
A practical guide created by The University of Exeter
This nonprofit social impact organization empowers youth and families who are living with younger-onset dementia. Based in Chicago, they are actively building community with families and partners worldwide and offer virtual and in-person youth initiatives, support groups and healing spaces.
Developed by Dr. Matthew Parrott in collaboration with members of the Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging
Le Centre ÉPIC de l’Institut de Cardiologie de Montréal (ICM)Ìý - The Montreal Heart InstituteÌý
contains content (in French) relating to physical activity, preventative medicine, nutrition advice,Ìýsmoking reduction and healthy lifestyles.Ìý
Tel:Ìý450-686-2572Ìý Ìý
Offers activities and services for people who have suffered a stroke, people with aphasia, and their loved ones.
SAMS is the largest network of professional musicians presenting custom concerts in health care settings in Quebec. Its mission is to improve the lives of patients and residents in health care institutions through better access to the arts.Ìý
Ìýis a collaboration between AVC-Aphasie Laval and SAMS that offer a weekly choir for people living the Alzheimer's disease and aphasia to participate in.
The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
The Conversation Project is dedicated to helping people talk about their wishes for end-of-life care. Download their free guide, Being Prepared in the Time of COVID-19.
The CHSSNÌýsupports 30 organizations in offering 75+ Senior Wellness Centres (SWC) across Quebec. SWC’s aim to maintain and improve the health, well-being, and autonomy of English-speaking seniors, to improve their access to and knowledge of health and social services, and to decrease social isolation through purposeful health education and health promotion programming.
Members benefit from free access to the Virtual Learning Library of over 220 recorded videos covering a wide range of stimulating topics, along with technical support to help access these resources.ÌýThe annual cost of membership is $25
Fondation ÉmergenceÌýaims to educate, inform and raise awareness about the realities of LGBTQ+ people. Their Chosen Family program is designed to support LGBTQ+ caregivers, to educate them about existing services, and to help them develop knowledge that will be useful to them in their role.
Family Support Services Hay Doun is committed to serve the community by providing an effective tool for integration, social education, and support at multiple levels.
The Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Society of Quebec is dedicated to improving the lives of people living with ALS as well as their caregivers.
Tel: 514-398-5262
Clinical Administrative Assistant: Ritsa Argyriou : ritsa.argyriou [at] muhc.mcgill.ca
This toolkit was developed by the University of Waterloo for people living with dementia and their care partners to learn about the risks of becoming lost due to changing abilities caused by dementia.
This collaborative project was created in response to an unprecedented rise in mental health and substance use concerns due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with funding from the Government of Canada. The mission of Wellness Together Canada is to provide high-quality resources to improve the health and wellness of Canadians.Ìý
An initiative of the Public Health Agency of Canada to improve the quality of life of people living with Alzheimer’s and related disorders and their carers.
Driving and Dementia
Source : Alzheimer Society of Canada
Source: Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care and Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Source: The Champlain Dementia Network & the Regional Geriatric Program of Eastern Ontario
– conversations about Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and driving
Source: The Hartford Center for Mature Market Excellence®
-ÌýRealistic scenarios to help families start the conversation about driving.
Source: Alzheimer Association of the US
Source: Alzheimer Society of B.C.
Source: East Carolina University Older Adult Driver Initiative (ROADI)
Research Studies and Clinical Trials
Learn more about this research study and find out how you can get involved.
ACTIONcardioRisk: Effects of aerobic, resistance and cognitive training on neurocognitive function in older adults with cardiovascular risk factors.
Palliative Care Resources
Legal Resources
Addiction Support Resources
- Centre de réadaptation en dépendance, Montréal – 514-385-1232
- Centre de réadaptation en dépendance, Foster – 514-486-1304
- Nouveau Départ EHN Canada – 1-866-970-5878
- Maison Jean Lapointe – 514-288-2611
- Portage – 514-939-0202
- Alcoholics Anonymous – 514-374-3688
- Narcotics Anonymous – 514-249-0555
Recommended Reading
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Autism Support Resources
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In addition, please find the most recent information on COVID-19 here:
The Dementia Education Program is hosting a free biweekly webcast series,ÌýÀ¦°óSMÉçÇø Cares.ÌýDuring these candid, 30-minute interviews with leading experts, Claire WebsterÌýexplores topics related to caring for a loved one with dementia.
The À¦°óSMÉçÇø Community for Lifelong Learning (MCLL) is for mature learners who wish to continue learning simply for the joy of it.ÌýTheirÌýpeer-moderated study groups and lectures cover a wide range of subjects such as the arts, literature, history, and music, to science, philosophy, world culture, and travel.Ìý
Here are some ideas for activities to keep you occupied during this period of self-isolation.
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