Fall Program September to December 2018
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FALL PROGRAM SEPTEMBER TO DECEMBER 2018 Our professional counsellors are here to listen as you explain your situation and to guide you toward services and resources in your community. Contact us! Artwork by Marie-Françoise M. created during the Society’s art therapy workshops for people with dementia CONTENTS Alzheimer Society of Montreal SERVICES FOR CAREGIVERS ............................. 2 Alzheimer Service Centre SERVICES FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH DEMENTIA ........... 10 4505 Notre-Dame Street West, Montréal SERVICES FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH DEMENTIA 514-369-0800 | [email protected] AND THEIR CAREGIVERS ................................ 12 SERVICES FOR PROFESSIONALS AND ORGANIZATIONS ..... 14 Opening hours: SERVICES FOR ALL — ALZHEIMER CAFÉ .................. 17 Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. SERVICES POURFOR CAREGIVERS PROCHES AIDANTS THE COUNSELLING- NETWORK Chalet Coolbrooke, DDO Do you have a friend or family member living with Alzheimer’s 260 Spring Garden Street disease or a related form of dementia? Would you like to talk about your situation and the challenges you are facing? Do you need support and want to know where you can find it? Our counsellors are available to meet caregivers at the following locations to offer accompaniment, free and confidential counselling, training, information, resources, and support. Carrefour des 6–12 ans de Pierrefonds-Est inc. To discuss your situation or make 4773 Lalande Boulevard an appointment: 514-369-0800 [email protected] Foyer Dorval 225 de la Présentation Avenue 2 FALL PROGRAM 2018 SERVICESSERVICES POUR PROCHES FOR CAREGIVERS AIDANTS Corporation Mainbourg 14 115 Prince-Arthur Street Office 426 Soins Gabrielle 5835 Léger Boulevard Office 310 CLSC Saint-Léonard 5540 Jarry Street East Baluchon Alzheimer 10 138 Lajeunesse Street CLSC Mercier-Est-Anjou Office 200 9503 Sherbrooke Street East Cartierville Library 5900 De Salaberry Street CLSC Olivier-Guimond 5810 Sherbrooke Street East Italian-Canadian Community Services of Quebec (ICCSQ) 8370 Lacordaire Boulevard Office 303 Centre des loisirs de Ville Saint-Laurent 1375 Grenet Street CLSC Petite-Patrie Degimi Gestion Inc. 6520 Saint-Vallier Street 1855 du Havre Street Office 107 Alzheimer Society of Montreal 4505 Notre-Dame Street West Head Office Institut universitaire de gériatrie de Montréal CLSC René-Cassin 4565 Queen Mary Road 5800 Cavendish Boulevard Centre du Vieux Moulin de LaSalle 7644 Édouard Street, Office 204 ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF MONTREAL 3 SERVICES FOR CAREGIVERS To see the full calendar of webinars and to register: WEBINAR www.events.huddol.com The Society provides free webinars through Huddol. Thursday, October 4, 2018 A palliative approach to care can be beneficial, not only at the 1 to 2 p.m. | French very end of life but also in the months leading up to it. This is particularly relevant for people with neurodegenerative diseases Presented by Marie Allio, Coordinator — Support Groups such as Alzheimer’s disease, given that the progression of the for Caregivers disease is unpredictable. Quality of Life — at the End of Life — for a In this webinar, we will consider the different factors surrounding Person with a Chronic Illness: a the care of persons with a chronic illness at the end of life, Caregiver’s Perspective such as legal issues, various care options, and pain issues. Resources available to caregivers will also be discussed. The primary aim of palliative and end-of-life care is to enhance the quality of life of both those living with a chronic disease and their families. LISTEN TO THE WEBINARS AGAIN ON HUDDOL: WWW.EVENTS.HUDDOL.COM 4 FALL PROGRAM 2018 SERVICES FOR CAREGIVERS Information: 514-369-0800 ? [email protected] CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS WHO are these groups for? WHERE? Family and friends of people living with The groups take place in different locations Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, across the island of Montreal at various times long-distance caregivers included. and dates. Additional groups may be added according to participants’ needs. WHY join a support group? WHO facilitates the groups? § To discover practical information and strategies to integrate into your day-to-day life and that A team of skilled and compassionate professionals can help you plan for the future. facilitate our support groups. § To experience a reassuring environment free from judgement that allows for you to openly share what you are going through. HOW DO I REGISTER /find out more? § To realize that you are not alone and that others are experiencing similar challenges. Contact Jordan Fish, Intake and Orientation Counsellor, at 514-369-0800, or speak with § To make a connection with the Alzheimer another member of the Alzheimer Society of Society and a vast network of resources. Montreal’s counselling team. The groups followed by an asterisk (*) on pages 6 to 9 are offered simultaneously with a group for people living with dementia. Come with the person you care for and get the support you both need! ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF MONTREAL 5 SERVICES FOR CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUPS: 3 THEMES Support groups for caregivers are held year-round at various service points across the island of Montreal. The groups are offered in English or French and are led by our team of experienced facilitators. They address the following 3 themes: information and support, meditation, and bereavement. INFORMATION AND SUPPORT GROUPS This group meets once a week for 2 hours, over 8 weeks. It covers a variety of topics, including: an overview of Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders, various aspects of communication, understanding behaviours, taking care of yourself as a caregiver, and the different community resources available. COST: $60 for the 8-week session. It is not necessary to have already received services from the Alzheimer Society of Montreal to participate. CENTRE-SOUTH OF MONTRÉAL Alzheimer Society of Montreal | 4505 Notre-Dame Street West FRENCH FRENCH ENGLISH Tuesday | 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday | 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday | 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. October 9 to November 27 October 11 to November 29* October 17 to December 5* *Offered simultaneously with a support group for people living with dementia EAST OF MONTRÉAL CLSC Olivier-Guimond | 5810 Sherbrooke Street East Tuesday | 7 to 9 p.m. | FRENCH October 16 to December 4 CLSC Saint-Léonard | 5540 Jarry Street East Wednesday | 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. | FRENCH October 10 to November 28 GROUPS MAY BE ADDED NORTH OF MONTRÉAL ACCORDING TO PARTICIPANTS’ Location to be determined NEEDS. Friday | 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. | FRENCH October 12 to November 30 IF YOU REQUIRE Cartierville Library | 5900 De Salaberry Street RESPITE SERVICES TO BE ABLE TO Tuesday | 6 to 8 p.m. | FRENCH October 16 to December 4 ATTEND A SUPPORT GROUP, DISCUSS YOUR SITUATION WEST OF MONTREAL WITH ONE OF OUR Location to be determined COUNSELLORS. Tuesday | 7 to 9 p.m. | FRENCH October 16 to December 4 6 FALL PROGRAM 2018 SERVICES FOR CAREGIVERS Information: 514-369-0800 ? [email protected] MEDITATION This group meets once a week for 1.5 hours, over 8 weeks. No previous experience is required. Meditation is proven to help reduce stress, lower distress and exhaustion, and enhance our responses to challenging situations. This meditation group offers caregivers a welcoming space to share a guided practice of relaxation and meditation techniques, and to learn about related topics including bodily sensations (breathing, taste), and compassion. COST: Participants are encouraged to make a donation to the Society. It is not necessary to have already received services from the Alzheimer Society of Montreal to participate. EAST OF MONTREAL CLSC Olivier-Guimond | 5810 Sherbrooke Street East Tuesday | 1:30 to 3 p.m. | FRENCH October 16 to December 4 BEREAVEMENT Based on the training program by Jean Monbourquette, this group is adapted for caregivers of people living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Over the course of the group, participants interact with others in similar situations to help each other face their new reality. COST: $60 for the 10-week session. It is not necessary to have already received services from the Alzheimer Society of Montreal to participate. WHERE and WHEN: Location and time to be determined according to the needs of participants. ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF MONTREAL 7 SERVICES FOR CAREGIVERS MONTHLY GROUPS: 3 THEMES MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUPS Once caregivers have completed the information and support groups, they are encouraged to join a monthly support group to continue receiving peer support and share information. The topics discussed reflect the reality and needs articulated by the participants. COST: $60 from September to June (then on a pro rata basis). It is possible to join a monthly support group at any time. To join a monthly support group, an 8-week information and support group must first be completed. CENTRE-SOUTH OF MONTRÉAL Alzheimer Society of Montreal | 4505 Notre-Dame Street West 1st Monday of the month 4th Monday of the month 1st Thursday of the month (subject to exceptions) (subject to exceptions) (subject to exceptions) 7 to 9 p.m. | FRENCH 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. | FRENCH 6 to 8 p.m. | ENGLISH *Offered simultaneously with a support group for people living with dementia *** PILOT PROJECT *** Group for caregivers of people in the early stages of dementia 1st Thursday of the month (subject to exceptions) | 6 to 8 p.m. | BILINGUAL EAST OF MONTRÉAL CLSC Olivier-Guimond | 5810 Sherbrooke Street East 4th Tuesday of the month (subject to exceptions) 3rd Wednesday of the month (subject to exceptions) 1:30 to 3 :30 p.m. | FRENCH 7 to 9 p.m. | FRENCH CLSC Rivière des Prairies | 8655 Perras Boulevard 2nd Monday of the month (subject to exceptions) 7 to 9 p.m. | ENGLISH NORTH OF MONTRÉAL Cartierville Library | 5900 De Salaberry Street 4th Wednesday of the month (subject to exceptions) 6 to 8 p.m.