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FALL/WINTER 2018
Enhancing the lives of everyone touched by Alzheimer’s and other dementias
Together we build a strong community
Ensemble, bâtissons une communauté solide
Circles of Care
CARING FOR ONE ANOTHER:
Cercles de soutien Caregiver Support Groups at AGI page 26
PRENDRE SOIN UN DE L’AUTRE :
Nos groupes d’appui pour proches aidants page 26
THE POWER OF MUSIC page 37
AGI’s ANNUAL CAMPAIGN
Are you caring for a loved one
with dementia?
Do you know anyone touched by
Alzheimer’s who needs support?
You are not alone.
They are not alone.
WE ARE HERE TO HELP.
Alzheimer’s disease
and other dementias
affect all of us.
Together, we can build
a strong community!
AGI’s Annual Campaign
provides financial stability
to the vital programs and
services we offer to everyone
touched by Alzheimer’s
and other dementias.
Donate
Today!
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AGI’s 2018 Annual Campaign begins October 15!
Donations must be received by December 31st to be eligible for the 2018 tax receipt. We thank you for your generous support.
A Message from AGI President
Paula Levinson, AGI President
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his has been another outstanding
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broadening our “circle of caring” with the
FALL/WINTER 2018 ongoing addition of new support groups
and educational opportunities for all of
our AGI family.
ALZHEIMER GROUPE (A.G.I.) INC. offers therapeutic
programs to individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease A major achievement this year is our
upcoming expansion to the West Island thanks to the efforts of
and other dementias. Additionally, AGI provides Linda and Teri in obtaining financial support from government
support services to families and professional caregivers, and other sources. They have also been hard at work scouting
focusing on best practices in dementia care, while out a suitable location. This extended reach is possible due to
sensitizing the community at large through education the support of the West Island community who have eagerly
and awareness.. been awaiting our services. We should be up and running this
fall.
EXECUTIVE / EXÉCUTIF Another area where we have grown is in the scope of our activity
President / Présidente groups, support and educational services. Our counsellors and
Paula Levinson the Education Committee have been hard at work throughout
Vice Presidents / Secretaries / Treasurer / Trésorière the year updating the content of these sessions in order to
Vice-présidents Secrétaires Eileen Walfish bring the most recent knowledge to all members of the AGI
Wilfred Kravitz Lynne Brodrick Cochrane
Richard Walsh Linda Rosenbloom community.
Board of Directors / Conseil d’administration In order to achieve all of this, we depend on the support and
Andrea Elias Marlene Levenson Debra Schwartz contribution of the entire staff at AGI and that of the many
Mona Golfman Lucy McInnes Mark Shalhoub dedicated volunteers who help with planning and fundraising
Iris Hersh Felice Oberfeld Bill Silverman
Romi Swidler Howard Astri Prugger Kenny Tajfel for the many activities AGI sponsors throughout the year. None
Shirley Konigsberg Sheryl Rosen Adler Earl Veinish of this would be possible without your valuable contribution of
Jessica Lapointe Alan Rimer time and energy. A big thank you to all of you. I look forward
Past Presidents / Anciennes présidentes to seeing each and every one of you at the many activities we
Carole Arbess Elaine Kotler Marilyn Rosenbloom z”l have taking place during this upcoming year.
Phyllis Benjamin Esther Landsman Beverly Salomon
Miriam Friedman Risa Libman Scherzer This year we have just bid a fond farewell to Harriet, our
dedicated office manager. She has been with AGI for 25
Honorary Board of Directors / Conseil d’administration honoraire
devoted years. Everyone will miss her very much and we hope
Bernice Brownstein Mirna Hofbauer Sheila Pearl
Libby Ditkofsky z”l Judy Kaback Evelyn Shrier she will stay in touch with us, visiting from time to time. As we
Malka Ettinger Mimi Kerman Gertie Wexelman look to the future, we are happy to welcome Katia to the AGI
Rosalie Faigan Nan Lassner
family.
Advisors / Conseillers
Bernard Arbess, CA Dorothy Bloch, MSW Louise A. Legault
Rubin Becker, MD Henri Elbaz Fiona Macfarlane
Howard Bergman, MD Serge Gauthier, MD, FRCPC Joyce Rappaport, Ph.D. Message de la présidente d’AGI
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PERSONNEL AGI STAFF
’équipe AGI a connu une autre année extraordinaire à
Linda Israel mesure que nous poursuivons notre développement et
Executive Director / Directrice générale notre expansion à tous les niveaux. Nous avançons en
Meghan Williams élargissant notre « cercle de soins » avec l’ajout de nouveaux
Director, Support Services / Directrice, Services de soutien
groupes de soutien et d’occasions d’éducation pour toute la
Lynn Abelson Karin Derouaux Peggy Obaroghedo
Secretary / Secrétaire Counsellor / Conseillère Activity Program famille AGI.
Marivic Aplaon Coordinator, Fruchter Facilitator / Aminatrice
Counsellor / Conseillère Respite-on-WheelsTM Une réalisation majeure cette année est notre expansion dans
Carmen Oprea
Paola Bresba Susan K. Hutt Art Therapist / l’Ouest-de-l’Île grâce aux efforts de Linda et Teri pour obtenir
Art Therapist / Communications Art thérapeute du financement du gouvernement et d’autres sources. Elles
Art thérapeute Omega Julien Shaindl Shaffer
Program Coordinator/ Recreation Therapist / Activity Program
sont à la recherche d’un endroit approprié. Ce prolongement
Coordinatrice de Récréologue Facilitator / Animatrice de nos services est possible grâce à l’appui de la communauté
programme
Katia Kuzmenko Jill Surridge de l’Ouest-de-l’Île qui attend impatiemment notre venue, qui
Teri Cota Office Coordinator Bookkeeper /
Assistant to the Executive Coordinatrice de bureau Commis comptable
devrait se concrétiser à l’automne.
Director / Adjointe à la
direction générale Une autre source d’expansion est l’étendue de nos groupes
d’activité et de soutien ainsi que de nos services éducatifs. Nos
AGI WEST ISLAND / L’OUEST DE L’ÎLE
Stephanie Geller Jaimie Byrne
conseillers et le comité d’éducation ont travaillé fort au cours
Counsellor / Conseillère Counsellor / Conseillère
Suite à la page suivante
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Message de la directrice générale
Linda Israel, AGI Directrice générale
C
royez-vous que nous soyons- de connaître Harriet et de la compter parmi mes amis les
nous destinés à remplir un plus chers - voilà un autre avantage de faire partie d’AGI !
objectif particulier dans la vie ? Maude Robitaille retourne aux études pour faire une
Je sais bien que la réponse à cette maîtrise en travail social. Au fil de ses trois courtes années
intéressante question est de nature parmi nous, son souci incomparable pour le bien-être des
personnelle et indémontrable, mais ne autres, sa passion, sa chaleur et son dévouement tant
donne-t-elle pas matière à réflexion ? envers les gens que dans son travail ont fait que nous nous
Albert Schweitzer aurait dit que y sommes attachées. Nous sommes persuadées qu’elle
« L’objectif d’une vie humaine est de servir et d’avoir réussira dans tous ses projets et ne lui souhaitons que de
la volonté de faire preuve de compassion et d’aider son bonnes choses tout au long de sa vie.
prochain ». Mes presque dix ans au sein d’AGI font de moi « Raison d’être » – on trouve à cette expression des synonymes
une ferme croyante, car je vois au quotidien le dévouement, comme aspiration, but, direction, intention – chaque
la compassion et la chaleur dont nos familles, nos amis et personne qui fait partie d’AGI, qu’elle soit professionnelle
notre personnel font preuve envers toute personne qui ou bénévole, incarne ces mots. Quelle chance pour nous de
passe nos portes ou qui nous rejoint au téléphone. compter plus de 100 bénévoles œuvrant à diverses tâches
Aspects intégraux et importants des services prodigués aux pour cet organisme spécial et unique !
personnes atteintes de démence, notre programmation, Je reviens à ma question initiale quant à la raison d’être – Je
nos ateliers, nos conférences et nos activités nous donnent n’ai toujours pas la réponse, mais combien l’objectif atteint
une raison d’être. Le talent et l’empathie de tous ceux qui à travers notre engagement envers AGI est authentique,
offrent de tels services sont extraordinaires et j’ai le privilège réconfortant et crucial !
d’en être témoin chaque jour. De nouveaux programmes
« Les dirigeants doivent établir un but commun et établir
novateurs sont conçus avec soin – notre Groupe social
un climat de confiance dans une organisation. » Nous
de démence précoce, nos Aidants aux fourneaux, notre
avons beaucoup de chance d’avoir un leadership, laïque et
Groupe de chant du dimanche sont tous des exemples
professionnel, qui mène AGI à de plus hauts sommets de sa
de résultats enthousiasmants. Pour AGI, la personne
raison d’être, de dévouement, de service, de chaleur, et ce,
diagnostiquée et le cercle de ses aidants naturels sont le
avec soin et intelligence. Mes remerciements personnels à
« client » ; c’est un aspect crucial de notre approche.
notre comité exécutif et conseil d’administration sous la
Beaucoup d’entre vous savent qu’il y a déjà plusieurs années direction compétente de notre présidente Paula Levinson
que nous avons débuté nos démarches dans le but d’étendre ainsi qu’aux membres talentueux et dévoués de notre
nos services à l’Ouest-de-l’Île. Ceci requiert un effort concerté équipe avec qui j’ai le plaisir de travailler au quotidien. Ils
de la part du leadership, du personnel et des bailleurs de sont tous de précieux cadeaux dans ma vie et je leur suis
fonds, mais nous nous sommes tous engagés à atteindre très reconnaissante !
un seul objectif : « y arriver ». Les besoins de services réels
de la région nous ont bien préoccupé et nous sommes fiers,
enchantés et, oui, un tout petit peu nerveux de nous savoir
à l’aube de la mise en œuvre de nos plans. À la suite de
l’approbation par L’APPUI d’une subvention pouvant financer Message de la présidente d’AGI
une grande partie du projet, nous avançons ce dernier et de l’année pour mettre à jour le contenu de ces sessions
envisageons d’ouvrir nos bureaux de l’Ouest-de-l’Île vers afin de partager les plus récentes connaissances avec tous
la fin octobre – gardez l’œil ouvert pour voir l’annonce de les membres de la communauté AGI.
l’événement d’ouverture et préparez-vous à vous joindre Pour y parvenir, nous comptons sur l’appui et l’apport
à nous. Nous sommes en quête de fonds pour défrayer le de tout le personnel d’AGI et des nombreux bénévoles
coût de rénovations devant être apportées à l’emplacement dévoués qui aident à la planification et à la collecte de
choisi, donc si vous désirez nous porter main forte, nous fonds des nombreuses activités qu’AGI commandite au
accueillerons vos dons avec grand enthousiasme ! long de l’année. Rien de tout cela ne serait possible sans
votre précieuse contribution en temps et en énergie. Un
Notre petite famille AGI change – le changement fait partie gros merci à vous tous et c’est avec plaisir que je vous
de la vie; néanmoins, il nous porte à réfléchir. Depuis 25 ans, croiserai lors des nombreuses activités qui auront lieu
Harriet est le visage et la voix d’AGI et s’est mérité toute l’année prochaine.
notre affection. Comme vous le savez, elle a récemment
Cette année, nous ferons nos au revoir à Harriet, notre
pris sa retraite afin de profiter plus tranquillement de la
dévouée chef de bureau. Elle a consacré 25 années à AGI
vie. Elle nous manquera énormément et nous ne sommes – elle nous manquera beaucoup à tous et nous espérons
que plus riches d’avoir connu cette femme chaleureuse, qu’elle donnera de ses nouvelles et passera nous voir de
drôle et intelligente qui sera toujours la bienvenue dans temps à autre. Avec l’avenir en tête, nous accueillons
nos vies. Personnellement, je me sens plus que chanceuse maintenant Katia dans la famille AGI.
4 514.485.7233 | INFO@AGITEAM.ORG | WWW.AGITEAM.ORGMessage from Executive Director
Linda Israel, AGI Executive Director
A
re we destined to fulfill a chosen location so if any among you wish to help we would
particular purpose in life? I welcome your contributions with great enthusiasm.
realize this interesting question Our happy AGI family is changing. Change is part of life
is individual and impossible to prove; but nonetheless it gives us pause. Harriet has been the first
however, it raises questions, don’t you face and voice of AGI for 25 years and has earned our great
think? affection. As you know she has recently retired from her
Albert Schweitzer is quoted as saying position as Office Manager to enjoy life at a more leisurely
“The purpose of human life is to serve, pace. She will be missed enormously and we are all the
and the will to show compassion and to help others”. richer for knowing the warm, funny, bright woman she is
Being at AGI for almost 10 years makes me a believer in but we know she will remain a welcome fixture in our lives.
this statement as I witness daily the devotion, compassion Personally, I feel beyond lucky to know Harriet and count her
and warmth among family members, friends and our among my dearest friends – another perk of being at AGI!
staff to everyone who comes through our doors or who Maude Robitaille has returned to Université de Montréal to
communicate through electronic means. earn her Masters in Social Work. Maude, too, in her short
Our long-running programs, lectures, conferences and 3 years with AGI has endeared herself to each and every
activities provide purpose to our existence as an integral one of us with her unparalleled concern, passion, warmth
and important aspect of dementia services. The talent and and dedication to individuals and work. We know she will
empathy of all who deliver these services are extraordinary succeed in all her endeavours throughout life and we wish
and I am privileged to witness this on a daily basis. We her nothing but the VERY BEST always.
have introduced new, innovative programming not solely to ‘Purpose’ - the Thesaurus offers synonyms for the word as
respond to needs but proactively as a manner of support. aspiration, aim, direction, intent – each person who is part
Our Young Onset Social Group, Caregivers in the Kitchen, of AGI, whether professional or volunteer, embodies these.
Sunday Singing Group are examples. AGI sees the diagnosed How fortunate we are to have over 100 volunteers in
individual and the caregiver circle as the ‘client’ and this is a various capacities in this special and unique organization!
critical aspect of our approach. Back to my initial question about ‘purpose’ – I still do not
It has been several years since we began our quest to expand know the answer but what a genuine, heart-warming and
to the West Island. This requires a concerted effort from crucial purpose we provide through our involvement at AGI!
leadership, staff and funders but we have all been dedicated “Leaders must establish common purpose and build trust
to the purpose of ‘making it happen’. The reality of the need within an organization.” We are so fortunate to have
for services in this region has weighed heavily on all of us leadership, lay and professional, who, in bringing AGI to
and we are proud, thrilled and, yes, a wee bit nervous about new heights of purpose, dedication, service and warmth,
our plans which are so very close to realization. With a grant do so with careful thought and intelligence. My personal
for a large part of the funding secured from L’APPUI, we are appreciation goes out to our Executive, Board of Directors
forging ahead and believe our West Island office will open by under the capable leadership of our President, Paula
mid November. Please watch for announcements and plan to Levinson and to our entire talented and dedicated staff
be with us for the launch at that time. We are still seeking the with whom I am delighted to spend my days – they all
funding for the renovations which need to be made to our represent special gifts in my life and I am most grateful!
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ALZHEIMER GROUPE (AGI) INC. 5Enhancing the lives of everyone living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias
Marva Whyte Alzheimer Awareness Conference
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Multiple Factors at Play in Late-Life Cognitive Decline
Dr. Serge Gauthier C.M., C.Q, MD, FRCPC.
Professor of Neurology & Neurosurgery, Psychiatry and Medicine at McGill University
Director of the Alzheimer Disease and Related Disorders Research Unit of the McGill
Center for Studies in Aging, Douglas Hospital
Recipient of the Order of Canada 2014
Stroke is More Treatable. Dementia is More Preventable.
Dr. Antoine Hakim
Emeritus Professor, uOttawa Brain and Mind Research Institute
Neurologist, the Ottawa Hospital
Recipient – 2017 Canada Gairdner Wightman Award
Hotel Ruby Foo’s, 7655 Decarie Blvd., Montréal H4P 2H2
Light refreshments served at 6 pm | Conference begins at 6:30 pm sharp
Admission $20 | PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Conference in English | Question period in English and French
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NAMUR
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Full Complement of AGI Services Now Offered on the West Island
AGI’s services offered on the West Island will include:
• Individual and family counselling
• Support groups for family caregivers
• Day programs for individuals with a diagnosis
• Fruchter Respite-on-Wheels™
• Monthly open house
• Caregiver training courses
• Caregivers in the Kitchen
• Linda Rosenbloom Family AGI Safety Net program
SECOND
LOCATION • Lindsay Lectures
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6 514.485.7233 | INFO@AGITEAM.ORG | WWW.AGITEAM.ORGPassing the Torch Passer le témoin
Paula Levinson, President Paula Levinson, Présidente
Rick Walsh and Willy Kravitz, Co-Vice-presidents Rick Walsh et Willy Kravitz, Co-vice-présidents
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n behalf of Alzheimer Groupe AGI’s Board of e conseil d’administration et l’exécutif d’Alzheimer
Directors and Executive, we wish to announce that as Groupe AGI annonce la retraite en date du 31 décembre
of December 31, 2018, Linda Israel, AGI’s Executive 2018 de Linda Israel, la directrice générale d’AGI.
Director will be retiring. Au cours des dix dernières années, le dévouement de Linda
Over the last 10 years, Linda’s commitment ensured the a assuré la poursuite de services de soutien essentiels aux
continuation of vital support services for families touched familles touchées par la démence de la région montréalaise
by dementia within the greater Montreal area. Grâce à une plus grande sensibilisation du public et à la
Through improved public awareness and the establishment création de liens solides avec des professionnels des soins
of meaningful relationships with healthcare professionals, de la santé, Linda a pu consolider la position d’AGI en tant
Linda has been instrumental in solidifying AGI’s position qu’expert dans le domaine des soins et de l’éducation à la
as an expert in the field of dementia care and education. démence. De plus, à l’aide d’un soutien financier additionnel
Further, through increased provincial and federal des gouvernements provincial et fédéral, de même que de
government financial support, Linda has guided AGI’s contributions de fondations familiales et de particuliers,
recent expansion to the West Island, bringing to life a Linda a piloté la récente expansion d’AGI sur l’Ouest-de-l’Ile,
longstanding dream of this organisation. réalisant un rêve de longue date de l’organisme.
Her unwavering devotion has brought honour and Son dévouement sans faille a couvert notre organisme
excellence to all that we do. We are forever grateful. d’honneur et d’excellence. Nous serons à jamais
We thank Linda for her exemplary leadership and extend reconnaissants.
our very best wishes for happiness in the future. Nous remercions Linda pour son leadership exemplaire et
We are pleased to introduce Allison Cobrin as AGI’s lui souhaitons franc succès à l’avenir.
incoming Executive Director. Allison brings with her more C’est avec plaisir que nous vous présentons Allison Cobrin,
than 10 years’ experience in the non-profit world. We notre nouvelle directrice générale. Allison compte plus de
look forward to working with Allison as she leads AGI in dix années d’expérience au sein d’OSBL. Nous travaillerons
its continuing Mission: to meet the needs of a growing avec elle à accomplir la Mission d’AGI : Répondre aux besoins
community of families living with dementia through d’une communauté de familles en expansion qui vivent avec la
compassion, support and excellence. démence grâce à la compassion, au soutien et à l’excellence.
Great News! Bonne nouvelle!
We are thrilled to announce that our long-held plan to C’est avec un immense plaisir que nous pouvons
expand to the West Island is about to become a reality! annoncer que notre projet d’expansion dans l’Ouest de
AGI’s West Island address is 72A Brunswick Boulevard l’Ile deviendra bientôt réalité !
(between Boulevard des Sources and Tecumseh) with Notre nouvelle adresse est le 72A, boulevard
the launch to be held shortly. We are in the process of Brunswick (entre le boulevard des Sources et Tecumseh).
renovations and furnishing the space, after which we will L’inauguration est imminente : nous procédons à des
be open 3 days per week for the first year. rénovations et meublons l’endroit, après quoi nous pourrons
This has been a long process after a multi-year plan and ouvrir trois jours par semaine pendant la première année.
we are so very appreciative to David Gandell, Danny Il s’agit d’un processus de longue haleine et nous sommes
Levinson and Gerry Soiferman for their generosity of très reconnaissants envers David Gandell, Danny
time, formidable expertise and beautiful spirit. Each of Levinson et Gerry Soiferman pour leur temps, leur
these gentlemen assisted us throughout and we owe expertise et leur dynamisme. Chacun d’eux nous a aidé
them enormous gratitude. sur ce parcours et nous leur devons une fière chandelle.
Each and every one who is reading this can take pride in Chers lecteurs, vous pouvez tous être fiers de cette
this accomplishment which has been aided significantly réalisation financée en bonne partie par L’APPUI.
through funding from L’APPUI. La bonne nouvelle, c’est que tous les programmes,
This great news will mean that all the programs, support, l’appui, l’éducation, la formation et les activités que nous
education, training and activities we offer currently will offrons seront maintenant disponibles à la communauté
now be available to everyone throughout the entire West de l’Ouest de l’Ile.
Island community. Merci à tous ceux qui nous ont permis de réaliser ce rêve
Thank you to everyone who has helped to realize this –nous vous reviendrons sous peu avec la date d’ouverture
dream – watch for the date of the opening and plan to officielle !
be with us for this commemoration!
ALZHEIMER GROUPE (AGI) INC. 7Continuing a new tradition at AGI: 2018 AGI Champion
Willie Kravitz, Vice-President and a Founding Member of Alzheimer Groupe AGI
On volunteering: skills. We live in an ageing society, find a way to provide this help and it
I
t is hard to with many baby boomers either assuages the children’s feelings of guilt
believe that retired or about to be. Many are and reduces their worry, then we have
almost forty looking for meaningful ways to fulfilled a need. We may choose to call
years have use their skills, honed over long it “foster” caregiving.
passed since careers. Let us help them. The satisfaction we derive from
my involvement If you are an accountant, you can helping others is an extraordinary
with Alzheimer provide bookkeeping assistance to reward.
Groupe (AGI) those who have never managed I am permitting myself to provide an
began. Serving as finances. If you are a social worker, example from my own experience.
a member of the Board and on various you can help navigate the limited Many years ago, as a young student of
committees over the years could have assistance that is available from psychology, I did what is now known
provided sufficient material to write government agencies. Providing and/ as an “internship” at the Douglas
about history of how we started and or sharing a meal with a caregiver is Hospital. A child was assigned to
developed this organization into one equally helpful. Respite for caregiver me. He had suffered severe brain
of which we can be so justifiably is essential. Social isolation is all too damage at the hands of a brutal
proud. However that has been well common for someone living with father. It was believed that he would
documented. It is time to focus on dementia or their caregiver. If you can never speak. My task was to try to
what we may still achieve. spend an afternoon with someone in get him to communicate. Week after
No organization can function without the early stages of dementia, playing week, I would spend hours with him,
fundraising and volunteers. Ours a game of cards, going to a movie reading, talking, and playing some
is no different. It is basic to the or simply for a walk, you will have rather infantile games. No success.
accomplishment of our mission. provided much needed assistance. The last time I saw him and explained
However, it is now time to focus on Think of the times in which we live. that I would not be coming back,
another aspect of volunteering. I refer Globalization has made so many he patted my head and said “Bye,
to “hands on”, one-to-one volunteer mobile, living and working all over the Willie”. To this day, I remember the
support. We recognize the endless world. The result is that many adult sense of satisfaction at hearing these
need for caregiving and respite for children live far from their ageing words. It has never been matched by
caregivers. Unfortunately, the cost parents when they may be needed at any fee I have received for providing
of both is beyond the capacity of home. The support that these adult professional services.
most families. Government funding children wish to provide may not be That can be as true to those of us who
is either inadequate or non-existent. possible. My experience has shown choose to help on a one-to-one basis,
The question then, is how can we that these children live with guilt and as I have tried to encourage in this
help satisfy these needs and ease the worry. They are in desperate need of piece. While recruiting a base of one-
burden? someone living close to their parent/ to-one volunteers may be difficult,
My own practice of law provides some parents who can visit and report to I believe we must try in that it is an
answer. I have witnessed firsthand them on how their parent/parents essential component of what we do
the distress caused by the myriad are faring. Coupled with this is the at AGI. I leave this open to further
of legal problems faced by families need for a substitute to advocate for discussion.
when a member is experiencing them when the need arises. If we can
dementia. I have distinguished
these problems as adding “insult to
injury”. To assist, I have provided pro
bono time, answering questions and
sometimes even lobbying for families
with government bodies such as
office of the Public Curator. We, as an
organization, are fortunate to not only
have talent in our midst, but many of
us have access to persons with many
various skills.
I believe it is time to harvest those
8 514.485.7233 | INFO@AGITEAM.ORG | WWW.AGITEAM.ORGAGI: Providing Dementia AGI : Nous offrons l’éducation
Education and Knowledge to sur la démence à la
the Community communauté
Paula Levinson, Education Committee Chair
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ducation is a key component of ’éducation est un élément clé de l’aide aux personnes
helping those with dementia and atteintes de démence et à leurs proches afin
their loved ones in coping with qu’ils puissent vivre le défi que pose un diagnostic
the journey that having a diagnosis de démence de façon plus positive. Les bénévoles
of dementia involves. The enthusiastic enthousiastes et dévoués du comité de même que les
and dedicated volunteers, as well as membres du personnel s’assurent que les plus récentes
the staff members, on the Education connaissances et informations sont partagées avec les
Committee have been aidants, qu’ils soient professionnels ou
hard at work ensuring 2017 Education Committee/ non. Nous y parvenons de diverses façons
that the most up-to-date knowledge Comité d’éducation : conférences, ateliers, cours et sessions
and information are made available to informelles destinées à une variété de
caregivers, both professional and non- Paula Levinson groupes communautaires.
professional. This is accomplished in a Chair/Présidente
AGI continue d’offrir une conférence d’une
variety of ways: conferences, lectures, Rita Aber journée en novembre ; une conférence
education courses and informal talks to Carole Arbess en soirée dans le cadre du Mois de la
various community groups. Patricia Belchior sensibilisation à la maladie d’Alzheimer,
AGI continues to offer a day-long conference Susan Bloom ainsi que la série de conférences Lindsay
every November; an evening one in January Lynne Brodrick Cochrane Memorial sur une base mensuelle tout
as a part of Alzheimer Awareness Month, Joan Foster au long de l’année. Le comité voit à la
and the Lindsay Memorial Lecture Series on Mirna Hofbauer planification et à l’organisation de ces
a monthly basis throughout the year. The Wilfred Kravitz activités. Cette année, les membres du
committee is instrumental in planning and Marilynne Malkin comité d’éducation ont reçu une formation
organizing these activities. This past year, the Cindy Pinchuk pour devenir des « Ambassadeurs
members of the Education Committee have Barbara Sederoff AGI », participant à divers évènements
trained to become “AGI Ambassadors”, Sandy Sitcoff communautaires pour faire connaitre les
attending various community events in services qu’offre AGI.
order to spread the word regarding the La conférence de novembre essaie de procurer des
various services available at AGI. stratégies et des techniques pratiques au quotidien afin de
The November day-long conference endeavours to provide rehausser l’expérience de l’aidant et d’améliorer la qualité
hands-on, day-to-day strategies and techniques to enhance the des interactions avec la personne atteinte de démence.
caregiving experience and improve the quality of interactions Cette conférence s’adresse tant aux aidants professionnels
with the person living with dementia. This Conference is que non professionnels et ce, à cout minime. Cette année,
available to professional and non-professional caregivers at la conférence de sensibilisation de janvier regardera au-delà
minimal cost. This year, the January Awareness conference will de la maladie d’Alzheimer et explorera d’autres causes de
be looking beyond Alzheimer’s disease and will explore other la démence. Les conférences Lindsay Memorial présentent
causes of dementia. The Lindsay Memorial lectures consist des sujets pertinents reliés aux soins à la démence et aux
of topics related to dementia caregiving and concerns. These préoccupations des aidants. Ces conférences sont gratuites
lectures are open to the public at no cost and take place both et ouvertes à tous et ont lieu tant à Montréal que dans
in Montreal and on the West Island. l’Ouest-de-l’Ile.
I thank all of you for your support and hard work, and Je vous remercie tous pour votre soutien et votre travail
look forward to continuing the good work we have et espère poursuivre l’excellent travail que nous avons
accomplished to date. accompli jusqu’aujourd’hui.
Share. Learn. Discover how others are
moving through the care experience.
Alzheimer Groupe (AGI) is committed to supporting family and friends who care for individuals living
with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. Join our AGITeam community on Huddol and connect with our
network of healthcare professionals and other caregivers like you.
www.huddol.com/AGITeam
ALZHEIMER GROUPE (AGI) INC. 9AGI’s Lindsay Memorial Lecture Series
Lindsay Memorial
Foundation Lecture Series
AGI is proud to host engaging
monthly lectures
in Montreal and on the West Island
featuring guest speakers
discussing specialized and relevant topics
related to dementia and caregiving.
These lectures are designed for
family caregivers, providing tools that
enhance their lives with their loved
ones diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or
AGI’s free monthly lectures offer everyone in Montreal other dementias. We invite a variety
and on the West Island information on a variety of topics of experts to address caregivers, family
relevant to dementia caregiving. The AGI Education members and friends eager to learn
Committee is presently working on finding innovative and more about how dementia can affect
interesting subjects for the upcoming 2018/2019 Lindsay different aspects of life. These lectures
Memorial Lecture Series, beginning this fall. are free and open to the public due to
the generosity of the Lindsay Memorial
The dynamic Lindsay Memorial Lectures that took place in 2017 Foundation.
Discovering Your Options for Caregiver Respite Registration required / Donations welcome
Megan Williams, MSW Free and Open to All
Lectures in English
Understanding MCI: Diagnosis, Treatment and Future
Les conferences sont en anglais seulement
Heather Kape, RN
Driving and Dementia: Things to Consider
Isabelle Gélinas, PhD
Lectures for caregivers
Addressing Challenges with Activities of Daily Living in
Dementia Care in TWO NEW locations
Joan Foster, BN
Montreal
What to Consider when Thinking about Residential
Benny Library
Placement
6400 Monkland Avenue
Shiri Rosenbaum, CLSC Social Worker
Montreal, QC H4B 1H3
Organizing your Finances
Alison Miller CPA, CA and Daniel Brisebois, L.L.B., D.D.N., M.FISC West Island
Caregiving, the Legal Perspective Arthur Séguin Chalet
Corinne Harbec-Lachapelle, Public Curators Office 365 St. Louis Avenue
Pointe-Claire H9R 2A1
The Power of Musical Therapy
Samantha Borgal, Certified Musical Therapist
How to Advocate for your Loved One 514.485.7233 | info@agiteam.org
Amy Fish, Ombudsman, Concordia University
AGI extends much appreciation to the Lindsay Memorial
www.agiteam.org
Foundation for their continued generosity, which enables
these valuable lectures to take place.
10 514.485.7233 | INFO@AGITEAM.ORG | WWW.AGITEAM.ORGLassner Institute of Learning
A look back!
Through the Lassner Institute of Learning, AGI is committed to providing
the most up-to-date education about Alzheimer’s and other dementias.
Here’s a look back at last year’s informative conferences and lectures.
(l-r): Paula Levinson, Dr. Simon Ducharme, Meghan Williams,
Dr. Serge Gauthier and Linda Israel
(l-r): Paula Levinson, Dr. Nancy Hodgson, Linda Israel, Meghan
Marva Whyte Alzheimer Awareness Conference
Williams
The Dementia Puzzle: Living with Cognitive Decline AGI’s
2018 Marva Whyte Alzheimer Awareness Conference
AGI’s Alzheimer’s Education Conference for on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 was a well-attended
Care Providers conference featuring experts Dr. Serge Gauthier, Director
A
GI’s Alzheimer’s Education Conference for Care of the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Unit of the McGill
Providers which took place on Wednesday Centre for Studies in Aging, Dr. Simon Ducharme, a
November 7, 2018, was a day-long conference Neuropsychiatrist at the Montreal Neurological Institute
featuring guest speaker Nancy Hodgson, PhD, RN, FAAN. and Consultation-Liaison (CL) Psychiatrist at the MUHC,
Nancy is a recognized expert in the areas of palliative along with AGI’s own Director of Support Services,
care and dementia care for older adults. Her main area of Meghan Williams. Attendees left this informative evening
research is dementia caregiving and the training of health with insight into the latest advances in the treatment
care professionals. of Alzheimer’s disease, Frontotemporal dementia and
dementia caregiving.
AGI Training Courses
A
GI, through the Lassner Institute of Learning, is
proud to provide ongoing interactive training
courses about dementia for family members,
(l-r): Teri Cota, Meghan Williams, Linda Israel, Dr. Tamara in-home caregivers and professional care providers.
T
Sussman, Naomi Levine, Paula Levinson hese informative sessions help carers face the
challenges of living with dementia, while offering
AGI’s first ever Spring Conference
practical approaches to improve the quality of life for
T
his year, AGI’s first ever Spring Conference took place the entire family.
on Wednesday, April 25, 2018. “Now I Don’t Have
to Guess – Activating Early Conversations about Courses cover a wide variety of topics, emphasizing
End of Life in Long Term Care”, presented by Dr. Tamara practical knowledge useful on a daily basis. Alzheimer 101
Sussman, Associate Professor, McGill School of Social and other specialized courses offer greater insight into
Work. Dr. Sussman with over ten years of experience dementia-related behaviours, teaching useful skills and
working with adults and families managing health related solutions that can enhance daily life.
issues in both hospital and community settings, presented
her findings on how health services and systems impact Great News. Now available in two locations!
older adults and their family members. AGI will offer training courses on the West Island as
We extend our deepest appreciation to Naomi well. For more information about our upcoming training
Levine and her brothers for facilitating all aspects of courses, call 514-485-7233 or email info@agiteam.org
the new Spring Conference, enabling AGI to provide AGI trainings can be applied towards non-accredited LPN
this important educational opportunity to carers. licensing hours.
ALZHEIMER GROUPE (AGI) INC. 11Caregiver Respite
No matter what, we all need a break from time to time – AGI’s Aisenstadt Activity Centre and
the Young Onset Social Group are examples of safe and nurturing environments for diagnosed
loved ones, which also provide respite for family caregivers. Caregivers in the Kitchen and the
Fruchter Respite-on-Wheels™ are two of AGI’s popular respite programs for carers.
Caregivers in the Kitchen
Caregivers in the Kitchen is a “delicious” AGI program combining a
slice of respite, a dash of camaraderie and a cupful of new cooking
skills.
Caregivers in the Kitchen is a cooking class that’s a fun activity offering
respite to caregivers. This unique program aims to make caregivers
more comfortable in the kitchen while offering them a chance to get
out and enjoy themselves in a warm social environment.
Caregivers in the Kitchen is a wonderful opportunity for caregivers
to finesse their kitchen skills with an experienced chef and Provigo
Culinary School representative.
Learn some new cooking tricks and share quality time with other
caregivers. Ask us about this exciting program.
L’AGI joue un rôle important dans la vie de toutes les personnes touchées par la maladie d’Alzheimer et d’autres démences
3
L’année dernière, AGI a répondu à DES PROGRAMMES
GROUPES
INTERGÉNÉRATIONNELS s’adressent
L’année dernière, DE SOUTIEN
1,905 AGI A FORMÉ toutes les deux
aux jeunes en leur donnant de
l’information sur les déficiences cognitives
courriels et appels téléphoniques
215 professionnels, semaines pour
les conjoints
et comment cela affecte la famille.
1,671 étudiants et bénévoles dans
les hôpitaux, les centres de soin
consultations individuelles
de longue durée et les agences
ou familiales de soin à domicile.
1,048
2,402
heures de RÉPIT ont été fournies aux 48
personnes ont participés aux ATELIERS,
CONFÉRENCES ET PRÉSENTATIONS
familles de Montréal et de l’Ouest-de-l’Île grâce au GRATUITS du LASSNER INSTITUTE
programme FRUCHTER RESPITE-ON-WHEELSTM OF LEARNING.
créé spécialement pour les personnes qui ne peuvent
pas venir au centre d’activité Aisenstadt. Seulement • GROUPE SOCIAL pour
chez AGI
LE CENTRE AISENSTADT d’AGI reçoit AGI collabore avec le MUSÉE
DES BEAUX-ARTS en offrant
3 personnes atteintes de
démence précoce
6
initiatives
GROUPES des visites et des ateliers tous les novateurs! • PROGRAMME DE MENTORAT
mois au musée. Les clients d’AGI FILET DE SÉCURITÉ pour les
et est ouvert
font la visite avec un ami ou un proches aidants
5 JOURS PAR SEMAINE membre de famille qui partage
cette expérience créative.
• RELIER LES GÉNÉRATIONS
PAR LA CHANSON
Aidez-nous à offrir du soutien essentiel aux familles de grand Montréal et de l’Ouest-de-l’Île.
Améliorons des vies ensemble! FAITES UN DON DÈS AUJOURD’HUI.
514.485.7233 | info@agiteam.org www.agiteam.org
12 514.485.7233 | INFO@AGITEAM.ORG | WWW.AGITEAM.ORGAGI Amazingly Fun Race
AGI’s Amazingly Fun Race is a unique fundraising event that combines team
building, adventure, excitement and fun, all beginning and ending at the iconic
Montreal Forum! Although the fun challenge is to claim the AGI Cup, the ultimate
mission is for teams to raise awareness and much-needed funds for AGI.
The fourth annual AGI Amazingly Fun Race took place on Sunday, October
14th! After three years of wet weather, we finally had a sunny autumn
day! Friend, family and corporate teams came together in an atmosphere
of camaraderie, solving puzzles, completing challenges and following clues
throughout Montreal. We are enormously appreciative to our title sponsor
Dorel Industries.
Congratulations to the 2018 AGI Cup winners – the Rotarians of Old Montreal!
Second place went to Team Arrival, and the third place spot went to the
Oberfeld Snowcap Avengers. All of this year’s AMAZING teams are winners!
A special appreciation to our two Co-Chairs, Andrea Elias and Felice Oberfeld.
For more information on how you can participate in next year’s event,
please contact Teri at 514-485-7233 or teri@agiteam.org
2nd 3rd
1st
Sponsorship
opportunities
Sponsors | available.
Partenaires Call us!
514.485.7233
ALZHEIMER GROUPE (AGI) INC. 13AGI and the Student Community
A
GI is committed to providing a positive and multi-faceted approach to life with Alzheimer’s and other
dementias. As part of our commitment to training and mentoring, we welcome the opportunity to train
students from related professional fields.
AGI Students 2017/18
Stephanie Sing Maryam Gerami Yulia Izmerli
Concordia MA Creative Arts Concordia MA Creative Arts Therapies Concordia University
Therapies 175hours (Therapeutic Recreation)
350hours 16 hours
Alex Pitcher Quinn Hodgkinson
Assistant Recreation Facilitator 360 hours
360 hours
Quinn was employed through
Alex was employed again this Canada Summer Jobs - as AGI’s
summer through Canada Summer Summer Outreach and Development
Jobs as Assistant Recreation Assistant from June through August
Facilitator. This fall, she will begin for a total of 360 hours
her Masters studies in Therapeutic Recreation at Concordia Quinn returns to his 5th year of Political Science and Jewish
University . Studies at McGill University
Alex’s testimonial Quinn’s testimonial
“Being part of the summer student employment program “My experience with AGI has not only enriched my
here at AGI for the past three years has been a very learning and growth by teaching the inner workings of a
educational and enlightening experience, from working non-profit organization and the value of a close-knit and
with the clients to working with the staff. It has allowed dedicated staff, but has also increased my sense of the
me to use and continue to develop my practical skills as importance of community outreach and support. AGI not
a program facilitator in a field setting. That being said, only provides a necessary service, but distinguishes itself
over the past three summers I have had the opportunity by the emphasis it places on the well-being and comfort
to assist in developing and implementing programming of its ever-grateful clientele. AGI has contributed to my
and activities for the participants in the activity center. professional development through the work experience
Developing programming includes assessing strengths, I have had with them, but it has also made me a more
abilities, needs, difficulties and interests. This can be engaged and aware citizen through my exposure to the
difficult as all clients have different abilities and needs; work it does for a segment of our society that truly needs
however, it was always worth it at the end. Seeing how the support not only from AGI, but from the communities that
clients respond to the different programs and seeing how house it.”
they benefit, there is no better feeling. Working with the
staff has been fantastic, as well, and I can truly say I have
learned an incredible amount from all of them. Although A perspective on Dementia in
my summer placement was short and my career just
beginning, I have seen some of the best interactions with
Quebec and Canada:
clients from the staff here at AGI. They have been able to 141,000 Québecers are currently living with
push me far beyond my comfort zone but at the same time dementia
provide me with constructive feedback on how I can better
myself. I am truly grateful for being able to have such great EVERY day in Quebec another 17 cases of
opportunities during my summers here.” dementia are diagnosed
564,000 Canadians are living with dementia.
Savez-vous que... 1.1 million Canadians are affected directly or
L’année dernière, AGI a répondu à 1 659 indirectly by the disease
courriels et appels téléphoniques et 487 Approximately 76,000 new cases of dementia
consultations individuelles ou familiales. are diagnosed in Canada every year
14 514.485.7233 | INFO@AGITEAM.ORG | WWW.AGITEAM.ORGAGI’s Fruchter Respite-on-Wheels™
AGI’s Fruchter Respite-on-Wheels™, a program greatly subsidized
by the generosity of private donors, offers a weekly 4 hour block
of respite to caregivers of people with dementia. Activities help
reduce isolation and under-stimulation for those with a diagnosis.
This in-home enriching program is designed for people who
cannot attend day programs and/or afford home care.
Programming includes:
• An assessment and activity plan tailored to the person’s needs
and abilities
• Consistency/reliability: the same home health aide each week
allows the family to build a trusting relationship
• Passionate professionals who are knowledgeable about those
experiencing dementia
• Home care services as required, eg. showering, toileting
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AGI plays a pivotal role in the lives of everyone touched by Alzheimer’s and other dementias
3
Last year, AGI responded to... INTERGENERATIONAL PROGRAMS
Bi-weekly
provide young people with an
SUPPORT
1,905 Last year, AGI provided GROUPS
understanding of cognitive impairment
and its effect on the family.
emails and telephone help calls TRAINING to for spouses.
215 Professionals,
students and volunteers
1,671 in hospitals, long-term care
individual or family consultations facilities, home-care agencies
and universities.
2,402
hours of RESPITE were provided
1,048
people touched by AGI’s outreach through
to 48 families in Montreal and the FREE LECTURES, CONFERENCES and
West Island through the FRUCHTER COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS through
RESPITE-ON-WHEELSTM program the LASSNER INSTITUTE OF LEARNING.
created especially for those unable to
attend the Aisenstadt Activity Centre. AGI collaborates with the Only at AGI • A SOCIAL GROUP for those with
The AGI Aisenstadt Activity Centre hosts
MONTREAL MUSEUM OF
FINE ARTS offering monthly 3
Ground breaking
YOUNG ONSET DEMENTIA (Under 65
years of age)
6 GROUPS
and is open
tours and art workshops
at the museum. AGI clients
visit with a friend or family
initiatives for
families • SAFETY NET MENTORSHIP
PROGRAM for Family Caregivers
5 DAYS A WEEK member to share this creative
experience together.
• LINKING GENERATIONS
THROUGH SONG
Help us provide vital dementia support services to families in Montreal and on the West Island.
Let’s enhance lives together. PLEASE CONTRIBUTE TODAY.
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ALZHEIMER GROUPE (AGI) INC. 15What we do | Ce que nous faisons
AGI provides a warm, caring positive and respectful Depuis plus que 30 ans, AGI continue d’offrir un
environment that fosters enjoyable and enriching environnement chaleureux, attentionné, positif et
experiences. The AGI team of counsellors is proud respectueux qui favorise le plus agréable et une
to support you and your loved ones throughout your expérience enrichissante. Nos conseillères donnent
journey with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. du soutien nécessaire à vous et vos proches tout au
long de votre voyage avec la maladie d’Alzheimer et
les démences connexes.
Programs for people with dementia Programmes pour personnes
• Aisenstadt Activity Centre atteintes de démence
• Fruchter Respite-on-Wheels™ • Centre d’activités Aisenstadt
• Tours at Montreal Museum of Fine Arts • Fruchter Respite-on-WheelsCM
• Young Onset Social Group • Visites en groupe privées du Musée
• Linking Generations Through Song des Beaux-Arts de Montréal
• Groupe social de démence précoce
Education and Training • Relier les générations par la chanson
• Healthcare professionals
• Professional home caregivers Formation
• Family caregivers • Professionnels des soins de la santé
• Aidants à domicile
Support and Respite for Caregivers • Aidants naturels
• Help/Support telephone line
• Counseling – individual and family Soutien et répit pour les aidants naturels
• Support groups • Ligne de soutien téléphonique
• Linda Rosenbloom Family AGI Safety Net program • Consultations individuelles/familles
• Caregivers in the Kitchen • Groupes de soutien
• Programme Filet de sécurité Famille
Community Outreach Linda Rosenbloom d’AGI
• Education and Awareness Conferences • Les Aidants aux fourneaux
• Lindsay Memorial Lectures
Éducation/Sensibilisation
• Professional speakers for Community • Conférences d’éducation et de sensibilisation
Groups, Schools, Organizations, etc. • Conférences Lindsay Memorial
Intergenerational projects • Conférenciers professionnels pour les groupes
• Learning to Care communautaires, les écoles, les organismes, etc.
• Our Community, Our Stories Projets intergénérationnels
• Apprendre à se soucier
• Notre communauté, nos histoires
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16 514.485.7233 | INFO@AGITEAM.ORG | WWW.AGITEAM.ORGSnapshots from the AGI Community
Dementia affects us all: diagnosed individuals, caregivers, families and the community,
but it doesn’t prevent any of us from living our lives with dignity and joy.
AGI plays a pivotal role in promoting connections - we are all stronger together.
Food always tastes
better when it’s made
in good company –
Caregivers in Kitchen.
The Amazingly Fun Race – AGI
supporters complete unique challenges
throughout Montreal in AGI’s one-of-
a-kind team building and fundraising
event.
Creating beautiful bouquets is a wonderful
activity for Sonia and Omega. Deepest
appreciation to Christine and Westmount
Florist.
AGI’s Spring into Summer
Jean and Shayna Bash gives clients,
collaborate on a caregivers and staff a
creative project during wonderful opportunity
a visit to the Montreal to celebrate summer’s
Museum of Fine Arts. arrival, dance to great
tunes, and enjoy one
another’s company.
ALZHEIMER GROUPE (AGI) INC. 17Safety Net
A Unique Bonding experience!
Linda Rosenbloom Family AGI Safety Net
program has had a tremendous positive impact
on the lives of mentees and mentors alike!
The Safety Net program coordinator collaborates
for
Registration ter with the counsellors at AGI to match mentors
Win
the Autumn/ and mentees to create a wonderful bond. We
gun!
session has be work together to make sure everyone feels
pour la
L’inscription comfortable, enjoys one another’s company, and
io n au to m ne/hiver
sess cée !
est co m m en has the kind of positive experience that is often
life-altering.
Young Onset Dementia Social Group Safety Net is a valuable program providing
untold benefits. We are presently seeking more
For those with a diagnosis before 65
mentors; if you have any caregiving experience
Thursdays, 10 am – 2:30 pm and you’d like to help someone else through
*Bring your lunch! their journey of caring for a loved one with
dementia, you may make a great mentor!
• Artistic, physical and intellectual activities
We will be happy to answer any questions
• Education and information about the disease you may have. Please do not hesitate to call
• A chance to share experiences in a supportive environment 514.485.7233 or email info@agiteam.org.
• Appropriate to age, abilities and needs
• The group is offered in French and English New!
• Small Group with 2 staff members Watch video testimonials from our
• Cost $20 / day mentors and mentees on AGI’s YouTube
channel at www.agiteam.org
Groupe social de démence précoce
Pour les personnes de moins de 65 ans atteintes de démence Someone could benefit
Les jeudis de 10 h à 14 h 30 from your experience as a
*Amenez votre lunch! dementia caregiver
• Activités artistiques, physiques et intellectuelles
If you would like to guide and support
• Éducation et information sur la maladie
• Possibilité de partager des expériences dans a family caregiver, consider
un environnement compatissant becoming a Safety Net Mentor.
• Activités appropriées à l’âge, aux habiletés et aux besoins Please contact AGI at 514.485.7233
• Les activités se déroulent en français et en anglais or email info@agiteam.org
• Petit groupe avec 2 conseillières
• Coût : 20$ / journée
Quelqu’un pourrait profiter
de votre expérience d’aidant
St. Raymond’s Community Centre
Pour conseiller et soutenir un autre
Centre communautaire Saint-Raymond
aidant familial, vous pourriez devenir
5600, ch. Upper Lachine, Montréal H4A 2A6
un mentor du programme Filet de
514.485.7233 | info@agiteam.org sécurité. Veuillez communiquer avec
In partnership with | En partenariat avec AGI au 514.485.7233 ou par courriel
The McGill University
Center for Studies in Aging au info@agiteam.org pour en
le Centre de recherche et d’études
sur le vieillissement de l’Université McGill
savoir plus.
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