Caregivers’ Week 2009 – A Success
Initiated by the Professionals Networking for Caregivers (PNC) in 2003 and officialised by the Quebec government in 2007, Caregivers’ Week aims to: celebrate and honour caregivers, further public awareness about caregiving issues, promote social, individual and government action, and offer a diversity of special activities for caregivers throughout the first week of November.
Caregivers’ Week 2009 was defined by 2 main areas of activity:
- The PNC joined a Quebec-wide social marketing campaign, Not Superheroes (www.notsuperheroes.com), which was launched by Care-ring Voice. This campaign aimed to sensitize the public at large to the realities of caregivers, and was transmitted through viral media, articles, posters, internet, and concrete materials. The PNC participated in the campaign as the leaders of Caregivers’ Week in Quebec, and helped disseminate the materials and promote the campaign. The PNC helped organize a launching event, a free public rally held at Place Ville Marie on November 3, 2009. The rally attracted approximately 500 people, and speakers included Minister Marguerite Blais.
- The PNC provided funding to its members to help them develop local Caregivers’ Week activities. In total, 11 projects received funding, and many more organizations held activities even without specific funding. Approximately 18 organizations throughout the Montreal region held activities during Caregivers’ Week, reaching over 3000 caregivers.
Thank you to all those who were involved in the planning of this year’s Caregivers’ Week activities!
Caregiver Week Activities by:
Centre de jour alternatif Évasion
Alzheimer Groupe Inc.
Le Centre de soutien au réseau familial
Action-Services aux aidants de parents âgés de Longueuil
Regroupement des aidantes et aidants naturels de Montréal (RAANM)
Centre d’action bénévole du grand Châteauguay
St-Mary’s Hospital
CSSS Cavendish
Association des familles soutien des aînés de St-Hubert
Cummings Jewish Center for Seniors
Alzheimer Society of Montreal (ASM)
Jewish Rehabilitation Hospital
Jewish Eldercare Centre
NDG Senior Citizens’ Council (NDGSCC)
Centre de jour alternatif Évasion
« Évasion for a night »
Wednesday November 9, 2009 From 6pm – 8pm
At Centre Évasion (5701 Décarie, Montreal)
OPEN TO CLIENTS OF THE CENTRE ÉVASION ONLY (AND BY RESERVATION).
An evening of dinner and entertainment to honour caregivers and their beneficiaries.
Ramona Mincic
514-738-5151
centre-evasion@videotron.ca
Alzheimer Groupe Inc.
« Strategies for Success in Alzheimer Care – Communication is Key »
Tuesday November 3, 2009
From 9am – 3 :30pm
At Ruby Foo’s Hotel (7655 Décarie, Montreal)
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – FREE ADMISSION
World famous validation therapy expert Vicky de Klerk-Rubin shares her communication strategies to bridge the gap into the world of dementia.
Registration begins at 8am.
Alzheimer Groupe Inc
514-485-7233
admin@alzheimergroupe.org
Le Centre de soutien au réseau familial
Caregiver Celebration of the Centre de soutien au réseau familial
Wednesday November 4, 2009
From 8:30am – 12:30pm
At Foyer du Palace de Granby (135 Principale st., Granby)
OPEN TO ACTIVE CAREGIVERS OF THE HAUTE-YAMASKA REGION
A continental breakfast followed by a conference on personal growth (M. Marc Éthier).
Cynthia Gagnon
450-375-9115
cgagnon.csrf@qc.aira.com
Action-Services aux aidants de parents âgés de Longueuil
Tribute cocktail for caregivers
Friday November 6, 2009
From 4pm – 6pm
At Maison Le Cavalier (2027 rue Daniel, Longueuil – salle polyvalente)
OPEN TO CAREGIVER MEMBERS ONLY
A celebration full of surprises and sweetness to honour caregivers.
Donald Gilbert
450-928-0776
aidants@videotron.ca
Regroupement des aidantes et aidants naturels de Montréal (RAANM)
Teleconference on the petition by the RAANM
Wednesday November 4, 2009
From 12pm
At the RAANM (1150 St-Joseph E. blvd., bur. 002, Montreal)
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – FREE ADMISSION
The RAANM is currently circulating a petition to grant greater access to sufficient and quality health and social services for caregivers.
Sylvie Riopel
514-374-1056
raanm@b2b2c.ca
Caregivers Exchange and launch of the RAANM website
Friday November 6, 2009
From 10:30am – 1pm
At Grande Bibliothèque de Montréal (475 De Maisonneuve E. blvd., room R-515, Montreal)
OPEN TO THE CLIENTS OF THE RAANM AND ORGANISATIONS DEALING WITH CAREGIVERS – FREE ADMISSION
An opportunity for exchange and information between stakeholders regarding the different issues that touch caregivers.
Sylvie Riopel
514-374-1056
raanm@b2b2c.ca
Centre d’action bénévole du grand Châteauguay
A day of resources: “The reality and needs of caregivers”
Thursday November 5, 2009
From 8:30am – 3pm
At Salon de quilles Quillorama II (133 Maple blvd., Châteauguay)
OPEN TO THE MUNICIPALITIES OF CHÂTEAUGUAY, MERCIER, LÉRY, ST-ISIDORE, STE-MARTINE AND ST-URBAIN-PREMIER – FREE ADMISSION (BY RESERVATION)
A day of resources featuring a first-aid workshop, lunch and a conference on the different ways to defuse stress
Johanne Reid
450-699-6289
johanne.reid@bellnet.ca
St-Mary’s Hospital
“Empowering Caregivers”
- Nov. 2: from 11am-2pm at the Cafeteria, 1st Floor
- Nov. 3: from 8 :30-11:30am near the Labs, Ground Floor
- Nov. 4: from 11am-2pm at the Main Entrance, Ground Floor
- Nov. 5: from 9am-12pm at Family Medicine Center, Hayes Pavilion
At St-Mary’s Hospital (3830 av. Lacombe, Montreal)
OPEN TO THE CAREGIVER CLIENTS OF ST-MARY’S HOSPITAL
There will be kiosks set-up and a flower will be given to each caregiver to celebrate their dedication, spirit and courage, as well as a draw for a special gift certificate.
Florence Tabora
514-345-3511 local 2650
social.services.st-mary@ssss.gouv.qc.ca
CSSS Cavendish
Conference on the “Safe Use of Medications for Caregivers of Seniors”
Tuesday November 3, 2009
From 1:30pm
At the Eleanor London Public Library auditorium (5851 Cavendish blvd., Côte St-Luc)
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – FREE ADMISSION
A conference intended to sensitize and empower caregivers around the topic pf medication safety.
Norma Gilbert
514-484-7878 local 1518
norma.gilbert.cvd@ssss.gouv.qc.ca
“Moving to Music”
Friday November 6 , 2009
From 1-3pm
At CSSS Cavendish (5800 Cavendish blvd., Côte-St-Luc, 6th floor, rooms 19-21)
OPEN TO THE CAREGIVERS OF THE CSSS CAVENDISH – FREE ADMISSION
A musical relaxation activity with Ruth Dranov.
Esther Hockenstein
514-484-7878 local 1311
esther.hockenstein.cvd@ssss.gouv.qc.ca
Association des familles soutien des aînés de St-Hubert
“É-Moi”
Saturday November 7, 2009
From 9am – 3:30pm
At Club de golf de la Vallée des Forts (1145 Petit-Bernier road, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu)
OPEN TO THE CAREGIVERS OF THE MONTÉRÉGIE AREA – BY RESERVATION ($30 PER PERSON)
In its 12th year, this event aims to recognize and celebrate caregivers of seniors through an exchange workshop, gastronomical lunch and conference by Nicole Gratton (sleep hygienist)
Mélodie Roy
450-465-2520
mroy.afsas@videotron.ca
Cummings Jewish Center for Seniors
Just For You: A Caregiver’s Workshop
It’s your health too!
Thursday November 5, 2009
From 1:30pm – 3:30pm
At Cummings Center (5700 Westbury, Montreal)
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – FREE ADMISSION (BY RESERVATION)
An afternoon of creative activities and fitness. Come learn about the benefits of exercise, art and yoga.
Tanya Nemiroff
514-342-1234 local 7323
Alzheimer Society of Montreal (ASM)
Caregivers in first class
Thursday November 6, 2009
From 5:30pm
At Centre communautaire Côte-des-Neiges (6767 Côte-des-Neiges, Montreal)
OPEN TO THE CAREGIVER CLIENTS OF THE ASM
The Alzheimer Society of Montreal wishes to offer caregivers with a resourceful evening during which they will experience some relaxation methods. Specifically, participants are invited to enjoy an amusing lecture on the benefits of laughing, as well as a demonstration of safety tips for assisting persons with limited mobility, followed by a hands on demonstration of art therapy. Massage therapists will also be on site to offer free massages.
Laurence Beaumier-Grant
514-369-0800 local 229
lbgrant@alzheimermontreal.ca
Jewish Rehabilitation Hospital
Gestures of recognition are planned during the whole week:
Every day, social workers will offer recognition stickers to caregivers.
Every day, an article on caregiving will be posted on the intranet in order to sensitize and familiarize the personnel.
Sarah Philantrope
450-688-9550 local 593
Jewish Eldercare Centre
Information session for caregivers
Thursday, November 5, 2009
From 5:30 p.m.
At Jewish Eldercare Centre (5725 Victoria ave., Montreal)
Information for caregivers about the H1N1 pandemic with Josette Charles, R.N., infection control nurse
Tina Tenenbaum
514-735-4488
NDG Senior Citizens’ Council (NDGSCC)
Caregiver Support Luncheon
Tuesday November 10, 2009
From 12-2 pm
At NDG Senior Citizens’ Council (88 Ballantyne N., Montreal)
OPEN TO THE CLIENTS OF THE NDGSCC ONLY (AND BY INVITATION).
A hot lunch will be served followed by an information session, entertainment, and the formation of a support group.
Elaine Brooks
514-487-1311
ebrooks@ndgscc.ca
