Caregiver's Fiesta-Honouring National Caregiver's week The Caring Circle Café an oasis for local English-speakers caring for aging family members and they are looking for a few enthusiastic volunteers to help out at the upcoming Caregivers’ Fiesta in honour of National Caregiver’s Week. We will be giving our caregivers the royal treatment that day including facials, foot soaking and scrub, paraffin treatments for […]
The Caring Circle Café offers an oasis for English-speaking caregivers to meet, share experiences, recharge their batteries, find resources, learn new things and enjoy mutual support. Join us in the multipurpose room of the Jeffery Hale Pavilion (1270 ch. Ste-Foy) for a fiesta in honour of national caregiver's week that will provide participants with a […]
Subject: Powers of Attorney, Protection Mandates and Advance Medical Directives: Know Your Rights & Protect Yourself Your invited to a Community Health Education Program (CHEP) Videoconference Speaker: Sarah Dougherty, Lawyer with Éducaloi When: Wednesday, February 22, 2017 from 10 am to noon Where: Foundation Room in the basement of St. Brigid’s Home (1645 ch. St-Louis […]
The Caring Circle Café offers an oasis for English-speaking caregivers to meet, share experiences, recharge their batteries, find resources, learn new things, and enjoy mutual support. Join us in the board room of Saint Brigid’s Home as we explore the cost of long-term care with Marie-Éve Beaudoin, Unit Manager. A tour of the facilities will […]
Do you have a close tie with someone living with memory loss? If so, you are not alone. The Alzheimers’ Society of Canada tells us that the disease affects 1.1 M Canadians directly or indirectly. Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias slowly erode a person’s ability to communicate. Memory impairment can be isolating for the one […]
Join other English-speaking caregivers and discover how to de-stress using simple yoga stretches guided by Sule Tomkinson, a hatha yoga teacher and a political scientist. Sule’s compassionate approach to yoga and life encourage self-inquiry. Her classes are creative, energetic and accessible. Wear comfortable clothing, bring your water bottle and enjoy some relaxation exercises. We will provide the […]
Death may be inevitable but dying without a will is optional. Discover how to simplify things for those left behind. Find out more about the various types of wills and learn about the main steps in settling someone’s affairs after death. Notary Pier-Luc Girard will be on hand to answer frequently asked legal questions about […]
Nearly one in four adult Canadians report some hearing loss. In older adults, hearing loss often happens gradually over time. This loss can easily go undetected. It may interfere with communication and often leaves seniors feeling quite isolated and misunderstood. It can become a common source of frustration for caregivers. However, support is available. Join […]
The Community Health Education Program returns this fall with another informative teleconference at the Wellness Centre. This time we will be learning more about Organ & Tissue Donation in Quebec. This event is free and will be held in Room 1123 on the main floor of the Jeffery Hale pavilion. More details coming soon … […]