What is Dementia?

Learn from our guest educator, German Chique-Alfonzo, about the science and associated behaviours of dementia; the latest evidence-based research and practices; and as well as information regarding community resources.  This is a an educational special edition of the Renfrew Coffee Club.

Learn about optimizing cognitive health through lifestyle choices and social support. This education sessions is intended for people who are experiencing Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and their close family members/friends. MCI involves memory loss that is greater than expected for ones age but not enough to compromise ones ability to carry out daily activities.

Ask the experts: learn from local physicians and allied health professionals about the science of dementia, research, associated behaviours of dementia and community resources. This series is informed by the latest evidence-based research and practices.

Learn about optimizing cognitive health through lifestyle choices and social support. This education sessions is intended for people who are experiencing Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and their close family members/friends. MCI involves memory loss that is greater than expected for ones age but not enough to compromise ones ability to carry out daily activities.

Dementia can be a life changing diagnosis. It is common for someone diagnosed with dementia and their care partners to have feelings of loss and grief as their life is changes as a result of a diagnosis. This education session is an introduction into what grief and loss can look like for people impacted by dementia. Learn about the different types of grief and loss, where to access supports, and how to support others.

Learn to spot the signs of dementia and how these differ from normal aging and where to turn if you have concerns.