Reitman Centre Dementia Support

06/03/2024

04/15/2024

April 14 to 20 marks – a time to celebrate the essential role of volunteers who provide care for patients, families and people at Sinai Health.

“Our volunteers share the desire to care for others,” says Theresa Shiel, Senior Manager of Volunteer Resources at Sinai Health. “We are fortunate to have so many dedicated volunteers who contribute their energy and compassion to our patients and community.”

Meet some of the incredible volunteers you’ll find at Mount Sinai and Hennick Bridgepoint Hospitals. Learn more: https://bit.ly/43XXkIL

04/02/2024

The first Tuesday of April is National Caregivers Day in Canada. On this day, we honour and celebrate people in Canada who provide personal care, physical and/or emotional support to those in need. Caregivers make a difference in the lives of many people across the country. The support they provide contributes to a better quality of life for those they are caring for.

Are you a caregiver? Visit our Caregiver Support Education website, specifically designed for those caring for individuals with a life limiting illness: https://caregiversupport.hpco.ca/

02/01/2024

12/19/2023

The holiday season can be stressful especially when you are caring for someone with dementia but there are ways to adapt traditions to be sure everyone can enjoy the time together. Check out the Reitman Centre's tips on managing the holidays and caregiving at

The holidays are often a special time for families, including meaningful traditions and get-togethers. When one family member has a diagnosis of dementia, caregivers question how to enjoy the season in a special way for everyone. But there are ways to adapt celebrations so that everyone is able to e...

12/19/2023

12/14/2023

10/02/2023

🎉 October is ! OSOT extends our appreciation to all Ontario and the critical work they do every day.

Learn how we are celebrating at www.osot.on.ca/OTMonth

09/30/2023

Today is and .
We wear orange shirts to honour the children who survived residential schools and to remember those who didn't. Please take some time to learn more about why we recognize this day by visiting https://nctr.ca/ and watch Phyllis Webstead's story that led to Orange Shirt Day at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuW4WbekhxY.

There are resources available for survivors and their families:
A National Residential School Crisis Line is available to provide support to former Residential School students and their families. You can access emotional and crisis referral services by calling the free of charge 24-Hour National Crisis Line at 1-866-925-4419.
Indigenous peoples across Canada can also connect with The Hope for Wellness Help Line 24 hours a day, seven days a week for counselling and crisis intervention. Call the toll-free help line at 1-855-242-3310 or connect to the online chat.
Talk4Healing is a culturally grounded, fully confidential help line available in 14 languages for Indigenous women in Ontario. Call the toll-free number at 1-855-554-HEAL (4325).

Phyllis Webstad explains the story of her experience at Residential School and the origination of Orange Shirt Day in Canada. She discusses the present situa...

09/27/2023

Episode 3 of Defy Dementia dives deep into the role of cognitive engagement in protecting brain health. Join Jay Ingram and Dr. Allison Sekuler as they embark on a captivating conversation with Dr. Rebecca Chopp, former Chancellor of the University of Denver, who continues to engage her brain daily and live with joy following a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. We also connect with Baycrest Senior Science Dr. Nicole Anderson to uncover the science behind cognitive engagement and how it can reduce dementia risk. Tune in at defydementia.org, or anywhere you get your podcasts.

09/26/2023

It is Truth and Reconciliation Week in Canada. Please visit https://nctr.ca/education/coming-soon-truth-and-reconciliation-week-2023/trw2023-gen/ for daily lunch and learns being hosted by the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation. It is so important to acknowledge and learn about this very dark period of Canadian history.

NCTR is located on the original lands of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation.

09/21/2023

Today is 'sDay! Today marks an international day to spread awareness and challenge stigma. The theme this year is to focus on significant risk factors and the steps you can take to reduce them.

09/11/2023

We still have some space available at the webinar in honour of World Alzheimer's Day! On September 28th, at 2pm, join the Reitman Centre to hear J.D. Orange pass on knowledge that will enhance your communication with people living with Dementia. Register today at www.dementiacarers.ca/enhancing-communication

09/07/2023

Join us on September 20 at noon (ET). Together, we will review some of the top 10 ways to reduce your dementia risk. https://bit.ly/3OYyIIJ
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Joignez-vous à nous le 20 septembre à midi (H.E.).
Ensemble, nous passerons en r***e certains des 10 meilleurs moyens de réduire le risque de trouble neurocognitif : https://bit.ly/44B6fyy

08/23/2023

What are normal and abnormal signs of memory loss in everyday life?
Join us Tuesday, September 5 at 10 am in the Evergreen Seniors Community Centre in Guelph for a personal and practical presentation looking at 10 warning signs. No registration required!