Alzheimer Society of Grey-Bruce

07/25/2025

The Alzheimer Society of Ontario team will be at this week, and we'd love to connect with you in the poster hall on Sunday, July 27!

We'll be sharing work on lived experience perspectives on disease-modifying treatments, plus our new Young Dementia Supporter Toolkit.

Come learn more about what we're working on.

Register for FREE! | bit.ly/4eIjV1y

07/24/2025

Free registration is still open!

Have there been recent advances in dementia research? The answer is YES.

Join AAIC For All: Community – a free, one-day event open to the public to learn more about recent developments in Alzheimer's disease research and care. Whether you're living with dementia, supporting a loved one, or would simply like to learn more, you'll find much on offer!

Join us in Toronto or virtually from anywhere.

Register for FREE! | bit.ly/4eIjV1y

07/24/2025

Are you passionate about improving support for people living with dementia and their care partners? Do you have lived experience or worked as a first responder (police, fire, or paramedic)? 🚑🚓🚒

Join one of our Rapid Response Advisory Groups made up of people living with dementia, care partners, first responders and Alzheimer Society staff.

👩‍💻We meet online every two months (for 1 hour) to:
• Develop helpful resources.
• Identify and respond to emerging needs.
• Support first responders in understanding and supporting people living with dementia and their care partners.

Your voice can help shape meaningful change across Ontario!

Interested? To find out more about this volunteer role, please email findingyourway@alzon.ca

07/18/2025

Did you know? Just one hour of physical activity can improve mood and memory for people living with dementia.

Minds in Motion® is more than just a fitness class. It’s movement, connection, and fun, all in one in-person or virtual session.

Find a class near you or participate virtually! Visit our website for more information here: bit.ly/4ktmE0J

07/14/2025

Ontario is home to the largest population of trans and non-binary people in Canada. But for many, aging with dignity isn’t guaranteed.

Barriers to healthcare and discrimination increase dementia risk for trans and non-binary older adults, and make accessing safe, affirming dementia care more difficult.

Everyone deserves respect, safety, and support. 💙

Learn how the Alzheimer Society stands united with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community here: bit.ly/4ktyJDd

07/11/2025

Dementia isn’t just more common in women; it affects them differently. Women are also more likely to take on caregiving roles, often without the support they need.

Dementia is not a one-size-fits-all experience. Learn how gender and s*x impact diagnosis, care, and lived experiences across Canada: bit.ly/43SfAUl

07/10/2025

The Minds in Motion® Neustadt group had an amazing time visiting Andre’s Alpacas just outside of Hanover! 🦙 We had so much fun meeting the alpacas, learning all about them, and soaking in the peaceful farm atmosphere.

A big thank you to Henry and Karen for the warm welcome and for sharing so many interesting facts with us — we all left with big smiles and even bigger love for alpacas!
We’re so grateful for opportunities like this to explore, connect, and create lasting memories together.

For more information, please visit their website: www.andresalpacas.com

07/09/2025

If a person living with dementia has become lost or missing, it is an emergency!

• Contact 911 immediately to report that the person is missing (informing police that the person has dementia).
• Try to get a sense of how long since you last saw the person.
• When police arrive, provide them with information you have assembled in the “Identification Kit," including a recent photograph.

The “Incident Response Checklist” provides steps to follow if the person living with dementia goes missing: bit.ly/43BMusd

Don’t wait until an emergency happens—download and complete the “Identification Kit” today: bit.ly/43KN8Vr

07/07/2025

Caring for someone with dementia takes strength, patience, and support.

1 in 4 Canadians care for a family member or friend living with dementia. But too often, they do it without help.

Your monetary support provides:
• One-on-one dementia counseling
• Support groups
• Practical tools for daily care
• Dementia education

Learn how the Alzheimer Society helps across Ontario feel less alone: bit.ly/444jhGt

07/04/2025

The Alzheimer Society of Grey-Bruce kicked off summer with a song at our yearly “Music In The Park” event. 🎶

We gathered at the Dave Spencer Pavilion in to socialize with friends, sing, and even dance, to well-known (and loved) entertainer Ron McManus . The covered picnic area, lively tunes, and cool breeze off the pond was the perfect way to beat the heat. Smiles all around! 😎

If you were not able to attend, watch for ‘Music in the Park’ next summer, as we hope to make this a yearly event! Here are some photos of us enjoying all that summer has to offer at Alzheimer Society Grey Bruce.