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January is National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, and the Alzheimer Society of Hastings Prince Edward is pleased to announce the Society is launching a…

At the end of this year of COVID outbreaks, extreme weather and evacuations, people in the Central Kootenay region living with dementia and their caregivers face more challenges than ever before. It’s never been more important to support them. The Alzheimer Society of B.C. is gearing up for Alzheimer’s Awareness Month in January 2022. Residents will have the chance to hear the

Tours open on Thanksgiving night

WDAY News reporter Grace O'Neil talks with mental health experts about the suicide prevention available to students, and the impact a loss can have on the community.

The Alzheimer Society of B.C. will launch a new online education workshop initiative for caregivers and people living with dementia in October. These free virtual workshops are a smaller format, which allows more opportunities for in-depth discussions on a variety of topics related to dementia. Anyone in Castlegar, Nelson, Creston, Nakusp, the Slocan Valley, and other Central

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by Contributor on Tuesday Jul 06 2021 Earla Legault (right) and her mother Joey, who lives with dementia. Earla is among the many caregivers and people living with dementia who are attending virtual support groups through the Alzheimer Society of B.C. Groups are now accepting new members, with options to participate online or by phone. Five years after a diagnosis, Earla Legault and her mother Joey approached a milestone on their dementia journey: Joey was set to mov...

Local couple plays major role in Fargo police film for students and families called "Breaking the Silence" 6:03 am, May 16, 2021 × Todd Medd and his wife, Elizabeth, of Fargo are shown during the Fargo Police Departments film "Break the Silence" that aims to help young people and families find answers on suicide prevention and mental health awareness. FARGO — Todd Medd said his family has been taking "small steps together" in the past four months. He and his wife, Elizabeth, and da...

Sell Out/Injury News/First Link of Summer Monday, 15th May 2000 12:11 Wednesdays crucial play-off with Bolton at Portman Road has been confirmed as sold out. David Johnsons collarbone is still very sore after the clash with Mark Fish which saw him substituted on Sunday. He will have x-rays on his injured shoulder today and is rated as very doubtful for Wednesday. Tony Mowbray had a finger pushed into his eye socket during the incident with Dean Holdsworth which saw him replaced. He has had ...

by Contributor on Thursday Feb 25 2021 A diagnosis of dementia can bring on worry and anxiety about the changes one is going to experience. Preparing for legal, health-care and financial decisions can help ease transitions and soothe anxieties as dementia progresses. It can be difficult to know where to start, but the Alzheimer Society of B.C. is here to help. Trail and Rossland residents are invited to learn more in the Alzheimer Society of B.C.’s free webinar, �...