Health News For South West


Tuesday, January 07, 2014
Alzheimer Society London and Middlesex
It's Alzheimer's Awareness Month: Early Diagnosis Keeps Your Life From Unravelling

Did you know that almost half of Canadians affected by dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, wait too long to be diagnosed? A diagnosis helps in so many ways. That’s why we encourage you to see your doctor sooner rather than later. Knowing what you face helps with planning, getting the right medication, care and support. It also helps you and your family prepare for the road ahead.

We're kicking off a new Canada-wide campaign to provide important information for Canadians and their families who may be living undiagnosed with dementia or are worried about developing the disease.

Visit our new micro-site www.earlydiagnosis.ca to learn why an early diagnosis is one of the most important things you can do to fight Alzheimer's disease or other dementias.

The Alzheimer's Society London and Middlesex has a number of activities planned to commemorate January as Alzheimer Awareness Month including a 16 page special insert in the London Free Press January 15.

Plus, visit us at the following locations in January where our Public Educator, Susan Oster or one of our Registered Social Workers can answer any of your questions.

Alzheimer "SociaALZ" Information Session in partnership with VON-Middlesex Elgin:

  • Lucan Library – Thursday, January 9th 2-3:30pm
  • Parkhill Library – Friday, January 10th 10-11:30am
  • Dorchester Library – Friday, January 10th 1-2:30pm
  • Glencoe Library – Tuesday, January 14th 2-3:30pm
  • Mount Brydges Library – Wednesday, January 15th 2-3:30pm
  • Strathroy Library – Friday, January 17th 10-11:30am

At the Alzheimer SociALZ Information Sessions you can:

  • Ask questions about Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia types,
  • Learn about support services in your community,
  • Gather information to help you in your caregiving role.
  • Learn about volunteer opportunities to help support caregivers

Heads Up for Healthier Brains! Presentation with ASLM's Public Educator Susan Oster

  • Coldstream Library – Wednesday, January 29th 1-2pm

Mall Displays (staffed)

  • Westmount Mall – Thursday, January 16th 9:30am to 5pm – display
  • Covent Garden Market – Friday, January 17th  8am to 5pm – display
  • White Oaks Mall – Thursday, January 30th 9:30 am to 7pm – display

Stand-Alone Displays

  • London Public Library – Central Branch – 2nd Floor (from January 7th)
  • Cherryhill Village Mall – VON Window (from January 7th)
  • CDS Pharmacy Ailsa Craig (from January 8th)

For more information:

Alzheimer Society London and Middlesex
519-680-2404
info@alzheimerlondon.ca

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