2013 Past Events – Alzheimer Café

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Tuesday, January 15, 2013 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Dr. Joe Schwarcz, well-known science educator and Director of McGill University’s Office for Science and Society, gave a talk on “Alzheimer’s Disease: Myths & Facts.”

Tuesday, February 19, 2013 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Pharmacy students from Université de Montréal gave a presentation (in English) on the role of the pharmacist and the use of medication.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Dr. Peter Whitehouse, author of The Myth of Alzheimer’s, gave a talk on the disease.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
A presentation on Legal Planning by social worker Stephanie Erickson and notary Nadia DeRiggi.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
People with Alzheimer’s led a discussion about living with the disease.

Tuesday, June 18, 2013 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
A season finale with live music and treats.

Tuesday, September 17, 2013 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Pam Wener, Stress Management Educator and Certified Laughter Leader, gave a workshop on how to deal with the everyday stress of living with Alzheimer’s.

Tuesday, October 15, 2013 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Anne Cyr-Marcotte, a social worker with the CLSC Métro, gave a talk on what services are available for people with Alzheimer’s or dementia and how to access them.

Tuesday, November 19, 2013 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Norma Gilbert of the CSSS Cavendish gave a talk on “Healthy Aging: Memory Fitness for Everyone.”

Tuesday, December 17, 2013 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
A holiday party with Christmas songs performed by the FACE School Midi-Jazz Vocal Ensemble, refreshments and informal discussion.

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