Alzheimer Society of Grey-Bruce

08/21/2026

What a wonderful day spent at Andre’s Alpacas! 🦙 💙

Our Neustadt Minds in Motion group enjoyed a fantastic visit where we had the opportunity to meet these gentle, curious animals up close. Everyone had fun feeding the alpacas, learning more about them, and even taking them for a walk!

There were plenty of smiles, laughter, and memorable moments shared throughout the visit. Thank you to the wonderful staff at Andre’s Alpacas for making us feel so welcome and for creating such a fun and relaxing experience for our group.

We loved every minute of our adventure! 🦙✨

08/20/2026

📚 Did You Know?

As children head back to school, they can also become champions for dementia awareness and inclusion.

The Dementia Supporter Toolkit is designed for youth in Grade 5 and up (ages 9+) who want to learn about dementia and make a difference in their communities.

Created with input from kids, people living with dementia, care partners, and experts, the toolkit helps young people:

✅ Learn about dementia
✅ Challenge myths and misunderstandings
✅ Build confidence talking about dementia
✅ Hear real-life stories
✅ Create an Action Plan to support people living with dementia

Whether they have a family member with dementia, know someone in their community, or want to learn more, anyone can become a Dementia Supporter!

Check out the full toolkit by visiting: https://alzheimer.ca/on/en/take-action/Young_Dementia_Supporter_Toolkit

08/19/2026

What is a Dementia Friendly Community?

It's a community where people living with dementia and their care partners feel understood, respected, included, and supported.

A dementia-friendly community isn't about having all the answers. It's about showing kindness, patience, and understanding. Small actions can make a big difference:

✅ Smile and say hello
✅ Speak clearly and give people extra time to respond
✅ Offer help if someone seems lost or confused
✅ Learn more about dementia and challenge stigma
✅ Support local programs that help individuals and families living with dementia

Together, we can create a community where everyone feels welcome, connected, and valued.

Every act of understanding helps someone live well with dementia. 💙
Visit our website to learn more. https://alzheimer.ca/on/en/take-action/become-dementia-friendly/dementia-friendly-communities-ontario

08/17/2026

A huge thank you to Midwestern Communications for helping deliver our Coffee Break host kits throughout Grey-Bruce! Your support ensures our amazing hosts have everything they need to make their events a success. 💙 ☕

We are also incredibly grateful to all of our Coffee Break hosts who are organizing events in support of the Alzheimer Society Grey-Bruce. Your dedication helps fund vital programs and services for local individuals and families impacted by dementia.

Together, we are making a meaningful difference in our communities.

If you or your organization is interested in hosting a coffee break, please call us at 519-376-7230 to request your free host kit, or email [email protected]. 📩

08/14/2026

We're hiring! Come grow with us. 💙

The First Link Support Counsellor provides supportive counselling and education to individuals and their caregivers affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, using a person-centered approach. This service is delivered in-person and virtually utilizing both individual and group approaches. The First Link Support Counsellor is also responsible for marketing the First Link program and promoting/developing key partnerships/working relationships with potential referral sources such as primary care professionals, family health teams, and community health centres.

Applications accepted until August 31st, 2026.

For more information, please visit our website at https://alzheimer.ca/greybruce/en

08/13/2026

☕📦 Coffee Break host kits are packed and ready to go!

A heartfelt thank you to all of our incredible Coffee Break hosts who are helping make a difference across Grey-Bruce. Last year, 67 community events raised more than $25,000 in support of dementia education, support services, and social recreation programs for families across Grey-Bruce impacted by dementia.

Together, let's reach even higher this year. Every event helps build awareness for the vital programs and support the Alzheimer Society Grey-Bruce provides for people living with dementia and their care partners.

☕Make your coffee count and host your own Coffee Break today!

If your group, workplace, church, club, or organization is interested in hosting, we'd love to hear from you. Get in touch by calling us at 519-376-7230 or at [email protected]

08/12/2026

A monthly donation is one of the easiest and most effective ways to support our work. Reliable, ongoing contributions help us provide essential support services, education, and social recreation programs throughout the year to families impacted by dementia across Grey-Bruce.

Your monthly gift allows us to plan for the future, reduce administrative costs, and focus on what matters most: helping people thrive.

Ready to make a difference every month?

🔗 Visit our website today at https://alzheimer.ca/greybruce/en?form=DONATE

08/12/2026

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, we are at the 36th Annual Health Fair at the James Mason Memorial Culture and Recreation Centre, Saugeen First Nation!

Come say hello and learn about the programs and services the Alzheimer Society of Grey-Bruce offers, along with many other great local organizations! 💙

Chippewas of Saugeen First Nation

08/11/2026

Save the date!

Just over a month away from the 4th Annual CMC - Ride for Dementia - 2026

We have 2 Rides this year!!
Members of the Canadian Motorcycle Cruisers and their invites guest riders, fund raising and riding to support those with Alzheimers and other forms of Dementia, their families, and caregivers through the Alzheimer Society of Ontario and the multiple local societies we ride for.

On Saturday Sept 12 a ride will leave Two Wheel Motorsport & Pro-Action Suspension north of Guelph, ON and ride to multiple Long Term Care and retirement facilities in the Guelph, Fergus/Elora, Kitchener/ Waterloo and the Cambridge area, stopping to socialize and show our support. With funds raised, directly supporting the Alzheimer Society of Brant, Haldimand Norfolk, Hamilton Halton, Alzheimer Society Waterloo Wellington, Alzheimer Society of Peel in these areas.

On Saturday Sept 19th, a ride will leave Hortons in Hanover, riding to and stopping at Long Term Care and Retirement Facilities in multiple Communities throughout the Saugeen/Maitland Valley Region, supporting Alzheimer Society Huron Perth and Alzheimer Society of Grey-Bruce

If you are not a CMC member, but have a passion to support those afflicted by this disease, contact Steve Adshade or Tom Williams at , [email protected], for an invitation to participate in this awesome Event!