Currently, more than 19,550 Manitobans are diagnosed with dementia. Click HERE for more Manitoba statistics.

January Awareness 2012
Let's face it. Get the Facts. Know for Sure.
The Alzheimer Society is encouraging everyone to learn more about the signs and symptoms of dementia to help people get diagnosed earlier in the progression of the disease. Visit the Let's face it website to find out more.

If you are concerned about possible symptoms of dementia in yourself or someone you know, the checklist Preparing for Your  Doctor’s Visit will help you to prepare for a discussion with your physician.

Door to Door Campaign
January is Alzheimer Awareness Month. Please give generously when a volunteer canvassar comes to your door. If you would like to make a donation or if you can spare an hour or two canvassing a street in your neighbourhood click HERE.

Manitoba Researchers Seeking Participants
Manitoba researchers are looking for participants to take part in their studies to help improve quality of life for people living with the disease and ultimately find a cure to eradicate the disease. Click HERE for current participant opportunities.

When Dementia Strikes! - Presentation Slides
On Tuesday, January 17, Dr. Barry Campbell and Dr. Sheldon Permack presented an educational session discussing "What is Dementia?" and "The Importance of Early Diagnosis". Click below to view the presentation PowerPoint slides.
The Family Physician's Role in the Care of Dementia Patients and their Families by Dr. Sheldon Permack

Winter 2012 Newsletter
Click HERE to read our latest newsletter.

2011-2012 Alzheimer Society Calendar of Events
Community Education for Caregivers
Click HERE for a printable calendar of all of the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba's upcoming community education events for 2011-2012

Living With Alzheimer's Disease Workshops
Sat, Jan 28 & Sat, Feb 4, 2012 - These sessions will be helpful to family and friends who support the person living with a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia.
$20 - Please register by Weds, Jan 25.
To register or for more info please contact Maria Mathews at 204-943-6622 EXT 203 or email mmathews@alzheimer.mb.ca

10th Annual Carman Alzheimer Awareness Ukrainian Dinner
Friday, Feb 3, 2012 - Featuring a traditional Ukrainian Dinner which includes borscht, perogies, cabbage rolls, sauerkraut, sausages and live entertainment. Festivities begin at 5:00pm.
Active Living Centre, 47 Ed Belfour Dr., Carman, MB
Click here for more information

Tax Credits for Caregivers
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Presented by: Revenue Canada
Donwood Personal Care Home - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
171 Donwood Drive, Winnipeg
To register or for more info please contact Maria Mathews at 204-943-6622 EXT 203 or email mmathews@alzheimer.mb.ca

Groupe d’information et de soutien
Quand: le quatrième mardi de chaque mois - 19h à 21h
WINNIPEG, Manitoba
Villa Aulneau (Salle polyvalente)
601, rue Aulneau
Pour plus d’information, veuillez contacter Cheryl Demasi, au 943-6622 ext. 229 ou sans frais au 1-800-378-6699.
Email cdemasi@alzheimer.mb.ca
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Support Groups provide members with an opportunity to share feelings with others in similar situations. Click here for more information on a support group taking place near you.

Rising Tide: The Impact of Dementia on Canadian Society
is the report released by the Alzheimer Society to mark Alzheimer Awareness Month. It reveals alarming statistics about the projected economic and social costs of dementia in Canada.
Click HERE to read more
The Rising Tide of Dementia in Manitoba

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