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Volume 34, Number 2 • Fall 2012
Quebec’s first!
The Alzheimer Society of Montreal Alzheimer
Café
in partnership with the Atwater Library and Computer Centre will be launching the first Alzheimer Café in the province! A café, as the term suggests, is an informal and inclusive setting that acts as a meeting space for all members of the community including those living with memory loss, their caregivers, and other interested community members. Please come join us for the opening of the Café on September 18th, 2012 during the week of World Alzheimer Day. Further details on page 5 In this edition... Letter for our Director Page 3 Parter’s Circle Page 6 Words to inspire you Page 8 www.alzheimer.ca/montreal
To be noted!
Conferences
The Alzheimer Society of Montreal offers Montrealers a variety of conferences and trainings throughout the year to promote a better understanding of the disease. We are pleased to invite you to join us: September 12, 2012, 1:00 pm‐ An Introduction to Alzheimer’s Disease and Communication Strategies (English Presentation, Contactivity Senior Centre) September 13, 2012, 6:30 pm– Caring for the Caregiver (French Résidence Allegro) Presentation, September 15, 2012, 10 :00 am‐ Demystifying Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias (In English, Council for Black Aging Community of Montreal) November 23, 2012– Before you forget (In English, with Teresa Anuza– Coordinator, Educational Services from 10:30 am to noon and Dr Serge Gauthier from 1:30 to 3:00 pm, presented in collaboration with The Council on Aging Anglican Diocese of Montreal, for information and early registration contact Mrs. Carol Hutton at 450 653‐8768)
For a complete list, please go to : www.alzheimer.ca/montreal. Core Training Workshops for Health Care Professionals
The Society presents a series of four interactive workshops comprising 16‐hours of training. These workshops are designed to give participants (1) a basic introduction to Alzheimer’s and dementia, (2) a grasp of what it might be like to have the disease, (3) furthermore how to communicate with someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia, and (4) how to assist the person in activities of daily living. November 14 and 15, 2012 (In French) November 28 and 29, 2012 (In English)
For more information: Teresa Anuza: (514) 369‐0800 #230 or tanuza@alzheimermontreal.ca Recruiting Speakers!
Did you know that volunteer speakers give lectures for the ASM across the Island of Montreal to help demystify Alzheimer’s disease and bring awareness to the community? These volunteers are available to present in multiple languages and are an important part of our outreach efforts. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer speaker, please communicate with our Volunteer Coordinator, Réginald Godin: (514) 369‐0800 or rgodin@alzheimermontreal.ca If you would like to invite a speaker to give a presentation, contact Harneet‐Kaur Singh: (514) 369‐0800 or hsingh@alzheimermontreal.ca 2 Liaison • Volume 34, Number 2
Letter from our Director
Implementation of Service Fees: A Heartbreaking Decision
Last July, our request for funding from the (PSOC) program (Programme de soutien aux organismes communautaires) was declined by the ASSS (Agence de la santé et des services sociaux of Montreal). We have been applying to the program for the past three years and, on every occasion, our application was rejected. The money attached to the program comes from a budget envelope. On the island of Montreal, approximately 570 community organizations have shared the sum of $ 97,000,000 that was given by the Ministry of Health and Social Services. Our organization has been so far financially self‐sustaining, but since 2009, has been applying to the PSOC program for a basic grant, which is generally awarded to community organizations recognized by the Quebec Government. The Society is presently recognized by the government and respects their standards and regulations. In fact, we meet all the criteria highlighted in the PSOC program. Unfortunately, our grant request will continue to be rejected until new money is injected into the program to allow the inclusion of new organizations. In 2011–
2012, we recorded a shortfall of approximately $ 250,000. Consequently, our non‐affected accumulated surplus is steadily de‐
creasing. This difficult situation, coupled with the increasing number of requests for help, can jeopardize the sustainability of certain services. Since our establishment in 1981, our organization has always emphasized the importance of being accessible and offering services free of charge. In spite of our fundraising efforts and the great generosity of our donors, our situation is becoming increasingly unbearable. At their last meeting, the Board members decided to review expenditures and impose service fees. The table below outlines the fee structure. However, the contribution being requested cannot sustain the services for the long term. Therefore, we will have to convince the MPs of the National Assembly of the absolute necessity of our services, which are really in connection with the government priorities : “home care” and “ageing at home”. Service
Activity Centres Support Groups: Caregivers/ People with Alzheimer’s Monthly Support Groups : Caregivers/
People with Alzheimer’s Description
Pricing
Three centres are open on Saturdays, $ 20 / day / participant 44 weeks / year, from August to June : people with Alzheimer’s participate in adapted activities while caregivers benefit from respite time. $ 50 / participant / session Eight‐week session, two hours / week, led by qualified group leaders discussing various subjects Monthly meetings led by qualified $ 50 / participant / year group leaders : ten meetings / year $ 50 / participant / workshop / session IMPORTANT : one weekly workshop : $ 50 / participant /one weekly workshop / session $ 100 /participant /two weekly workshops/session $150/participant/three weekly workshops/session Art Therapy Workshops offered to people with Alzheimer’s, led by a qualified art therapist : up to three workshops / week / two sessions, from August to December ; from January to June In‐Home Stimulation and Respite Programme A two/four–hour period of respite $ 8 / hour / participant providing the individual with Alzheimer’s an opportunity to engage in therapeutic stimulating activities. I IMPORTANT : no one will be excluded from our services for being unable to pay. In conclusion, all those who wish to give us a helping hand can take action to promote the Alzheimer Society of Montreal with your MPs and to encourage community action. Our organization carries out our mission through the generosity of our community. Therefore, any initiative in this direction is is welcome.
Gerald Hubert Executive Director Liaison • Volume 34, Number 2
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An open door
2012 Walk for Memories
On Sunday, May 27th, the Alzheimer Society of Montreal held its annual Walk for Memories. On this occasion, more than 800 walkers gathered on the Quays of the Old Port in solidarity with the 33, 000 families in Montreal touched by Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder. We are pleased to announce that as of today more than $ 128 500 was raised during this 6th edition of the Walk for Memories. We wish to thank everyone who was in attendance as well as those who helped us raise funds for our cause, in particular people contributing to the « Residences Project ». Whether by organizing fundraising activities within their home or inviting elders to come walk, through their various forms of participation they raised more than $ 30 000! We thank the teams of participating residences: le Vent‐de‐l’Ouest à Pierrefonds, les Résidences Le Symbiose et Les Terrasses Versailles, Sunrise de Dollard‐des‐Ormeaux; Château Royal, Résidences Symphonie de l’Ile des Sœurs, Le Vivalis, le Vista, Les Deux Aires, Floralies LaSalle, Élogia, Résidence pour ainés Lev‐Tov, La Rédidence Outremont, Résidence St‐Eugène, Lux Résidences Le Symbiose Residence Gouverneurs, Château Vincent‐d’Indy, Les Résidences Soleil Pointe‐aux‐Trembles, Résidence Maywood, Manoir Claudette‐Barrée, Manoir Kirkland, Ambiance Île des Sœurs et enfin, L’Image d’Outremont. A special thank you to Louise Vanden Abeele, volunteer and person responsible for the "Residences Project", for her dedication and determination to make this fundraising initiative a success , as well as Yvette and Guy Grenier Lacoste. Finally, we would like to thank Création Confort for their generous contribution and providing us with t‐shirts that gave special color to this wave of solidarity. « Young Memory Guardians »
Prizes for the second edition of the «Young Memory Guardians» contest were awarded on June 18, 2012. Through this project, the Society wishes to acknowledge the volunteer work of students helping people affected by a disease linked to memory loss. The third place bursary of $250 was awarded to Sahida Chowdhury; 10th grade, Lauren Hill Academy of Ville Saint‐Laurent.The second place bursary of $500 was awarded to Elisabeth Beauchamp, a 10th grade student at Villa Sainte‐
Marcelline of Westmount. The first place bursary of $750 was awarded to Photo : 2012 YMG contest finalists th Marilou Caravecchia‐Pelletier, a 11 grade student at Joseph‐François‐Perreault School in Montréal. Congratulations to the winners and to all the contest participants. All of them submitted very interesting projects, which made the jury’s task very difficult. The winning projects can be found on our website : www.alzheimer.ca/montreal. We invite all Montreal high school students to register this fall for the third edition of the «Young Memory Guardians» contest. We wish to thank our two financial partners for the second edition of this contest: 4
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into the Society
The first Alzheimer Café in Québec !
The Alzheimer Café was initiated by Dutch Psychologist Dr. Bère Miesen in 1997 and we are proud to follow his lead. We will be giving talks, distributing information but most importantly enjoying each other’s company! We are excited about this initiative and look forward to its success and future expansion! This year`s theme is `Dementia: Living together' which is very closely connected to the goals of our partnership with the Atwater Library and Computer Centre. Please come join us for the opening of the Café on September 18th, 2012 during the week of World Alzheimer Day. September 18, 2012, 1:00‐3:00 pm, Atwater Library and Computer Centre, 1200 Avenue Atwater, Westmount, H3Z 1X4 The Café will be held regularly at 1 PM on the 3rd Tuesday of every month. This program is free of charge and open to the public– presentation is provided in English For more information, please contact Jessica Seidman at (514) 369‐0800 ext. 231 Public Assembly
On June 18, 2012, the Society held its Public Assembly. On this occasion, Dr Serge Gauthier, neurologist, researcher and co‐author of «La Maladie d’Alzheimer– Le guide» presented the conference «Non‐pharmacological Approaches». More than 120 people came to obtain information and participate in the discussion. The success of this Public Assembly was made possible thanks to Dr Gauthier and our panel of special guests : Mrs. Pauline Charbonneau and Mr. Marco Speranza. We thank them for sharing their thoughts regarding Alzheimer’s. Changes in the Society
The Alzheimer Society of Montreal would like to inform you that Jocelyne Évraire, Director of the Financing Development , left her position. We would like to thank Jocelyne for her excellent work, her generosity and her devotion to the cause. We salute the arrival of the new Director of the Financing Development, Gérard Briand. Gérard has a M.B.A (major in collective enterprises) from UQAM and since 2007 he has been teaching philanthropic management in colleges and universities. We welcome him in our team. We also take this occasion to inform you that April Hayward, Director of Programs and Services is now on a maternity leave. She gave birth to a baby boy on August 1st, 2012. We would like to wish Mr. Gérard Briand April the best and also take this occasion to wish the best of luck to Jessica Seidman, who will be the Programs and Services Team Leader during this period. Liaison • Volume 34, Number 2
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Partner’s
Here are some of the projects from the Partner’s Circle of the six last months:
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Young Sierra Shuster‐Liebner celebrated her Bat Mitzvah (Jewish ceremony) this year in a very special way. She decided to make cards and put them on sale. The grandfather of Sierra has Alzheimer's and has had the opportunity to benefit from the services of the Society. "We are pleased to see our young 13 year old daughter get involved with an organization like yours. A small donation, but giving is so rewarding! " said her mother. •
As a Saint Patrick Day celebration, Danny and Shawn Doyle organized a "Mingle Irish," an Irish party, on March 16 in downtown Montreal. Over 300 people enjoyed themselves at this "5 à 7". The sum of $ 3, 600 was raised for the Society. Mrs Sierra Shuster‐Liebner •
Residents of Westmount One, held a Casino Night on Thursday, April 19. Guests enjoyed themselves at this event which helped raise $ 1,872 dollars for the Society. •
Thursday, April 26, a group of students from the Zoom Académie of Montreal organized "Memento, Remember the Moment" at Theatre Plaza. Several artists performed on stage. It was a great success with over $ 2, 500 raised for the Society. •
The first annual gala "A Night to Remember" was held on Saturday, June 2. The event hosted by a trio of young professionals and caregivers for someone living with Alzheimer's disease: David Gold, Mark and Scott Broady. This evening enabled them to raise $ 41,000, this is not only a great start but it is very promising for the years to come. Congratulations to these fantastic organizers who are already planning the 2013 edition of " A Night to Remember"! « A Night to Remember » As you surely noticed, events for the benefit of the Society are organized by young and some less young people! You too can help to alleviate the consequences of Alzheimer's disease, by calling: 514 369‐0800 ext 226. Reginald Godin, coordinator– financing development and volunteering, will gladly help you in your efforts to create and organize an event. Sale of engravings of Marc-Aurele Fortin
On November 12, the Alzheimer Society of Montreal joins forces with partners including the Foundation Marc‐Aurele Fortin and the Société Alzheimer Rive‐Sud to present, in the magnificent Salle des Bronzes of the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts‐ a unique exhibition and sale of more than 400 prints by the famous artist Marc‐Aurele Fortin. We expect about 400 guests to join us at this very special event. This dinatoire cocktail will be offered at $ 100 per person, including early access to the new exhibition « De l’école de Barbizon à l’impressionnisme ». Artwork on display will be offered at very attractive prices ranging from $ 400 to $ 12 000 per print. Hurry and bring your friends! « Arbre d’automne » Marc‐Aurèle Fortin Tickets and information: Denise Langevin, 514 369‐0800 ext. 224 or dlangevin@alzheimermontreal.ca.
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Circle
Alzheimer’s disease : a play for a better understending of people living with it
The Théâtre Fleury prepares the launch of its next production entitled ‘I’m still here’ «I’m still here » which demonstrates the various stages of Alzheimer’s Disease. This production is aimed especially at people who work with people living with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias: caregivers, volunteers, health care professionals, etc. This production is a translation and an adaptation of the play This November! created by the Murray Alzheimer Research and Education Program (MAREP), of the University of Waterloo in Ontario. To understand his subject, author, Vrenia Ivonofski, met with dozens of people living with some form of dementia in addition the play’s content has been validated by health experts. The aim is to demystify various stages a person with dementia goes through and the consequences for the family. It was essential for MAREP that the content would not be considered as fiction but recognized as based on reality. It is the whole point of this production. The mission of the Théâtre Fleury is two fold: to allow a group of seniors to work collectively on a voluntary basis on different theater projects and to respond to community needs. The production "I'm still here" will be officially launched Sunday, November 4 at the Maison de la culture Ahuntsic in Montreal. Subsequently, the play will be presented throughout the province, according to demand. As the troupe is composed of volunteer seniors, the charges related to the presentations are minimized. The goal being to educate as many people as possible to this reality. If your organization is interested in presenting this play to its members, you can contact the Theatre Fleury (theatrefleury@presages.org). Please contact us to receive tickets free of charge for November 4 performance. Support Groups for People in the Early Stage of Alzheimer’s Disease
The Alzheimer Society of Montreal will be offering as of October 15th, a support group for people in the early stage of Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder. This program has been created to enable people to connect with a peer group, forge important relationships, access information and learn strategies to maintain autonomy and hope. A pre‐group meeting is required before the start of the session. A support group for caregivers will also be offered simultaneously. The number of places is limited. Call today to register and find out more about our weekly and monthly groups! Laurence Beaumier‐Grant: (514) 369‐0800 extension 229 or lbgrant@alzheimermontreal.ca Liaison • Volume 34, Number 2
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Words to inspire you
A word from Rodrigo
Let me introduce myself : My name is Rodrigo Gonzalez. By chance in faith, I have Alzheimer’s Disease. I am from Chile and I arrived in Canada in 1974, fleeing the tyranny of Pinochet. Since my arrival in Montreal, I have always felt accepted. I was able to produce a movie ( “Il n’y a pas d’oubli”, very ironic considering…). I am married to a fabulous woman with whom I performed theatre for kids. This career path allowed me to travel in Europe, Asia, Africa, North and South America. I have two kids (Simon (37) and Nicolas (9). Life has been good to me. Mr. Rodrigo Gonzalez Now, as I walk with Alzheimer’s in my soul, I go religiously every week to the Alzheimer Society. The Alzheimer Society of Montreal is like a second family to me. Having been a writer since the age of 14 (fairytales, plays, poems, stories ...), I gladly accepted the Alzheimer Society of Montreal’s offer to write some articles. So here I am, sharing with you my experiences as a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Everything goes wrong-Part II
I am in the Alzheimer Society of Montreal. I tell myself that there is something truly human there. Being here is all that I wish for the moment. Seeing eye to eye, it is healthy. Reality is getting me. Here or elsewhere, the song still ringing in my ears : ''everything goes wrong, everything goes wrong...''. But, we are not only affected by Alzheimer’s these days : stress, loneliness, indifference, seeking human warmth. On my way back home, I find myself in the subway. With the same feeling : I feel a lack of humanity, a need of human warmth. I feel a chill in the heart. Is it the disease or a freezing cold over the city? Rodrigo Gonzalez’s Artwork (2011) Alzheimer’s is an oversight that is in the soul of a person. Can I say that something similar happens at a social level? How many cases of empty souls exist in Montreal? In Canada? In that moment, we can say ''everything goes wrong, everything goes wrong...''. Jesus‐Christ healed with love. Today, we cure with radiation, x‐rays... Alzheimer’s is like a cancer in the soul. The difference is that the chemotherapy treatments do not reach the soul. Will there be hope for love, solidarity, humanism to reach our hearts? Is there such a human potential? Reach the soul and release our capacity to love. I believe in this miracle. I am now thinking about another song : ''Quand les hommes vivront d'amour, il n'y aura plus de misère...'' (When man will live for love, there will be no more misery)
Rodrigo Gonzalez 8 Liaison • Volume 34, Number 2
News
New Hope for treating Alzheimer’s: A Role for the FKBP52 Protein
New research in humans reveals that the so‐called FKBP52 protein may prevent the Tau protein from turning pathogenic. This may prove significant for the development of new Alzheimer's drugs and for detecting the disease before the onset of clinical symptoms. A study published online March 21 in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, for the first time demonstrates that the FKBP52 protein, may prevent hyperphosphorylation of the Tau protein, which has been shown to characterise a number of cerebral neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's Disease. The Zebrafish presents tau proteins, a critical component in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s Disease. discovery of the FKBP52 protein is the only 'anti‐Tau' perspective so far. Its reduced production in the brains of Alzheimer's patients marks a turning point in understanding this complex disease. Source : Sciencedaily.com Too Much, Too Little Sleep Linked with Alzheimer’s Risk
Getting too little ‐‐ or too much ‐‐ sleep could be bad for the aging brain, according to new studies presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference. One of the studies in elderly women, conducted by researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital, showed that those who slept fewer than five hours per day or more than nine hours per day had worse brain functioning than those who slept seven hours per day. Researchers also found that if the amount of time a woman slept changed by two or more hours per day as she progressed from mid‐life to later on in life, her brain Photo : Santé Log functioning was worse, HealthDay reported. Source : HealthDay Aging of the brain: Genetic modifications now identified
Shrinkage of the hippocampus occurs with age and is caused by the cumulative effect of various factors. Hippocampal atrophy is a recognized biological marker of Alzheimer's disease, so it is vital that researchers determine the cause of this process. An international study looked for genetic variabilities linked to the shrinkage of the hippocampus. This new approach, that studies a targeted area of the brain rather than a disease, will help us to more precisely decipher the mechanisms of Alzheimer's disease. Source : Nature Genetics Photo : BibNum Please visit our website to access full text and a broader view of information on Alzheimer’s: www.alzheimer.ca/montreal Liaison • Volume 34, Number 2
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In Memoriam
From Aprili 1st to June 30th 2012 We express our deepest condolences to the people and families who have lost a loved one. We are sincerely grateful to those who have suggested that a memorial donation be made to the Alzheimer Society of Montreal in memory of : ALLARD, Cécile (Vaillancourt) ALPHONSO, Rosa (Ortenzi) ANDREWSKY, Annie (Godecki) ANTINORI, Rosa (Mariani) ARCHAMBAULT, Jacqueline (Labadie) ARNAULT, Réginald ASSELIN, Charlemagne AUBÉ, Mariette (Germain) AUGER, Bibiane (Auger) BABIN, Jean‐Paul BEAUCHAMP, Gaston BEAUDOIN, France (Cossette) BEAUDOIN, Juliette (Côté) BEAUSOLEIL, Gilles BERGERON, Gisèle (Boileau) BERTRAND, Thérèse (Grenier) BÉRUBÉ, Michelle BESNER, Réal BILIOTTI, Françoise (Mercier) BILODEAU, Denise (Lavallée) BLUMER, Sylvia (Cohen) BOIVIN, Arthur BOLDUC, Lorraine (Lachaîne) BOURRET, Roland BRETON, Gisèle (Duval) BROWN, Emma Grace (Richardson) BUIST, Gabrielle (Gilbert) BUJOLD, Gracia (Henry) CALDERONE, Francesca (D’Amico) CHALOUX, Raymond CHAMPAGNE, Andrée (Roy) CHAMPAGNE, Marcel CHAMPAGNE, Roméo CLOUTIER, Fernande (Jutras) COHEN, Irving COOK, Gerald CORDEAU, Yvonne (Laplante) CORNEAU, Georges‐Henri CORON, Hélène (Ménard) CORRIVEAU, Estelle (Dufresne) CORRIVEAU, Marcel CÔTÉ, Yves‐Aubert COUTURE, Paule (Dion) DAIGLE (MD), Georges‐Albert DANAHER, Kathleen E.M. (Burt) DANIS, Aimée DEMERS, Jean‐Paul DENEAULT, Maryse (Dame) 10 Liaison • Volume 34, Number 2
DÉRY, Brigitte (Fournier) DESCHAMPS, Laurette (Chevrier) DESROSIERS, Claude DEVINE, Thérèse (Biron) DEVLIN, John Lorne DI BIASE, Carmela (D’Alo) DI MARCO, Micheline (Latulippe) DÔ, Magali (Arbus De Lapalme) DOLBEC, Bernard DORÉ, Theresa (Flynn) DROUIN, Yvan DUMAS, Gertrude (Girard) DUMONT, Marcelle (Côté) DUROCHER, Roland ÉMARD, Gérard EVOLA, Anna (Galante) FARRELL, Sally FAUBERT, Bernard FIORITA, Franco FOLCO, Giuseppina FOURNIER, Omer FRAPPIER, Guy GABORIT, Michel GALLANT, Mary Rose Doris (Desjardins) GARIÉPY, Louis GARNEAU (MD), Jean GIGUÈRE, Paul‐Émile GILBERT, Agathe (Bolduc) GIRARD, Léona GUÉRETTE, Anita (Caron) GUILLEMETTE, Gabrielle (Allard) HADJIVASSILIOU, Thecla HAMEL, Fernande (Saint‐Jacques) HENNEBURY, Francis M. “Frank” HERRHOLZ, Huguette (Labelle) HOARE, Rollande (Tremblay) HOUSSER, Justine Frances (Fee) HUBERDEAU, Marthe (Villeneuve) ILIAKIS, Mikael IRVING, William “Bill” JACQUES, Laurette (Langevin) JENSEN, Derek Robert JUTRAS, François KELLY, Ella (Flynn) KEOUGH, Marilyn (Carleton) KING, Audrey Ruth (Chipman) KOJTILA, Ann (Lukca) LABBÉ, Benjamin LACROIX, Jean LAFRANCE, Mariette (Lussier) LALANDE, Andrée (Provost) LALONDE, Denise (Brunet) LAMBERT, Denise (De Grandpré) LAMBERT, Rita (Bédard) LANDRY, Michel LANTEIGNE, Roger LAPIERRE, Anyta (Nobert) LAPLANTE, Hélène (Lachance) LAPRADE, Ernestine (Noël) LARIVIÈRE, Brigitte (Laquerre) LATTARO, Lucille (Prézeau) LAUZON–GODBOUT, Anna Rosa (Aloi) LAVERDIÈRE, Gérard LAVICTOIRE, Raymond LeBLANC, Élisa (Lapierre) LEBLANC, Marie (Saint‐Amant) LEFEBVRE, Alice (Demers) LE GRAND, Pierre LEMAY, Pierrette (Lefebvre) LESSARD, Jacques LÉVEILLÉ, Maurice LIZOTTE, Roger LOISELLE, Robert LUPIEN, Florence (Leech) MAHEU, Fernand MARION, Jacqueline (Thouin) MARTIN, Cyril R. MASSÉ, Huguette (Labrèche) MASTRANGELO, Vincenzo MAYER, Marcelle (Racette) McKAY, Pauline (Gélinas) MERCILLE, Isabel (Savignac) MIGIRDITSIAN, Dikran MORABITO, Saverio MOREAU, Louis MORIN, Fernand NADON, Paul‐Émile NAHORNIAK, Helen (Nekraso) NISHIZAKI, Roy O’CONNOR, Yolande (Giroux) O’LEARY, Lucille (Lévesque) OLIVIER, Paul‐Étienne OTIS, Gérald PARENT, Jeannine (Rousseau) PARENT, Raymonde (Bouillé) PITON, Jeanne (Tremblay) PITOSCIA, Graziano PONTBRIAND, Pauline (Jean) POTVIN, Monique (Daigneault) PRIMI, Rolande (Goulet) PRONMAN, Celia (Heitner) PROVOST, Thérèse (Peterson) QUENNEVILLE, Jean‐Marie RAGUSA, Onofria (Cammalleri) RATHÉ, Jean‐Pierre REID, Claire (Brault) RICHARD, Jeannette (Gauthier) RIEL, Gérard ROBERT, Jean ROBIDOUX, Beverly (Keet) ROCHON, Rosaire ROMEO, Domenico ROUSSEAU, Henri ROUSSEAU, Yolande (Benoît) ROY, Jean RUEL, Alphonse RYAN, Rita (Smith) SABOURIN, Jeannine (Tremblay) SABOURIN, Yvette (Lalonde) SAINT‐PIERRE, Dora (Nolé) SANALITRO, Salvatore SANTINI, Julia (Varvaro) SAYEGH, Marie (Beylouné) SCHULTE, Helen SHEDLEUR, Paul‐Émile SIRARD, Lucienne (Aumont) SPICER, R. Lyle ST. JOHN MANLEY, Rockliffe STEVENSON, Richard Henry THIBAUT, Marie‐Claire (Beaudry) TINKLER, Ghislaine (Ostiguy) TOLFTS, Lillian May TORONTOUR, Morris TROTTIER, Jeannine (Doth) TRUDEL, Estelle (Desjardins) TURGEON, Claude VALENCH, Suzanne (Linauskas) VAN DER KROON, Henriette (Bottenhorn) VITALE, Antonia (Di Fruscia) WESTRAM, Germaine ZACCAGNINI, Superna (Pisciaroli) Keep your brain active
Challenge yourself for a healthier brain with these riddles (when finished, please rotate the page and check your answers below). These riddles showcase the artwork of participants from the Art‐Therapy sessions. We would also like to take this occasion to inform you that the visits to the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts will be starting on September 21, 2012. There is one word that stands the test of time and holds fast to the centre of everything. Young or old, awake or in sleep, human or animal, this word stands fast. It belongs to everyone, to all living things, but no one can master it. What is in seasons, seconds, centuries and minutes but not in decades, years or days? The letter «n» Jean‐Paul Gravity Jacqueline Half‐way up the hill, I see thee at last, lying beneath me with thy sounds and sights‐A city in the twilight, dim and vast, with smo‐
king roofs, soft bells, and gleaming. You saw me where I never was and where I could not be. And yet within that very place, my face you often see. What am I? Aline Margaret A reflection The past (Longfellow) Liaison Newsletter
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Volume 34, Number 2, Fall 2012
mission
The Alzheimer Society of Montreal’s mission is to alleviate the personal and social consequences of Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders and to promote research into their causes and cure.
This newsletter is published by the Alzheimer Society of Montreal and is distributed to its members, partners, fellow organizations, and al who are interested in Alzheimer’s disease and related
disorders. It is availble in French in English.
Editing and Layout : Esteban Bongiovanni
This issue’s collaborators : Louise Charron, Bruce Paterson,
Personnel
Executive Director : Gérald Hubert, M.B.A.
Board
Director-Financing Development : Gérard Briand, M.B.A.
Director-Programs and Services : April Hayward
Coordinators : Teresa Anuza (Education), Laurence
Beaumier-Grant (Family Services), Esteban Bongiovanni
(Communications), Raffaela Cavaliere (Respite and
Stimulation Services), Pascale Godbout (Art-Therapy),
Réginald Godin (Financing Development and Volunteering),
Jessica Seidman (Intake and Referrals), Harneet-Kaur
Singh (Education).
Assistants : Ginette Boisjoly (Documentation), Pierre
Bourassa (Executive assistant), Denise Langevin
(Fundraising, Lucie Sylvestre (Reception & Programs and
Services).
of
Directors
Executive Committee
Activity Centres
Team Leaders : Linda Banks. Kathleen Benakoun,
Melinda Di Minno.
Animators : Heqofah Bartholomew, Annie Bouthillier,
Nicole Albano Calero, Helen-Anne Chehab. Christina F.
Codignotto , Suzanne Paquette, Pierrette Pépin, Linda
Scalzo.
In-home Respite and Stimulation : Linda Banks,
Kathleen Benakoun, Guilaine Bienvenue , Julie Daigle,
Pascale Godbout, Stephen Hogan, Sabrina Mazza,
Claire O’Brien.
President : Nora Kelner, Ph.D.
Vice-president : Michael Greenberg, B. Com.
Secretary: G. Barry Weldon, Ing., M.B.A.
Treasurer: Joseph Havas, C.A.
Administrators: Mona Beck, BScN, M.Ed and Lisette Joly, LL.L.
Directors
Rita Bonar, Ph.D.
Hildegard Brack, Ph.D.
Norman Crutchfield, M.B.A.
Dolly P. Dastoor, Ph. D.
Peter Eusenio
Support Groups Animators : Luc Armand , Luc
Boudreau, Generosa De Cubellis, Bernie Goulem,
Huguette Pagé , Cristina Roos,
Jacques Hannaux
Michael Litwin, C.A.
Carole Mireault
Luc Thibaudeau, LL.L.
Amélie Tavernier, M.B.A
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Telephone : (514) 369-0800
Fax : (514) 369-4103
info@alzheimermontreal.ca
Since 1981,
the Alzheimer Society of Montreal
1,
has been serving the community:
la Société Alzheimer de Montréal
Listening
est au service de la communauté :
Support
Écoute
Respite
Soutien
Répit
Stimulation
Stimulation
Education
Éducation
Awareness
Sensibilisation
Educational
Services
Education is the most powerful
weapon which you can use to
change the world.
Nelson Mandela
For further information on our
training workshops and
conferences, contact us
Merci
pour
cesces
30 30
merveilleuses
années
Merci
pour
merveilleuses
années
(514) 369-0800
et et
joyeuses
fêtes
! !
joyeuses
fêtes
info@alzheimermontreal.ca
www.alzheimer.ca/montreal