Dementia Care Programs & Conferences
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RESPITE CARE FOR OUR CLIENTS
Memory Lane Home Living Inc. sees the need in our community for respite care. As of September 2019 we offer Respite Care for our clients in need of memory care. For a day, a night or a weekend. Our care is unique because we follow the Butterfly Model in a home setting. We include Eco Therapy with our Respite Care. Your loved one truly is at home with us and part of the activities of the household.
WHERE: Memory Lane Home Living @ Yonge and Major Mackenzie Drive West, in Richmond Hill, ON.
FOR WHOM: Caregivers and their loved ones with memory loss that participate in our program.
For inquiries call Mona at (905) 237-1419
Weekly Programs
Lunch and Music, Motion & Memories
This program was created by Memory Lane Home Living Inc. in collaboration with Seniors’ Consultants specializing in Occupational Therapy and Music Therapy. We begin our program at 11 am with a hot soup lunch compliments of the church. It is a great opportunity for conversation and connection. The program then begins with exercise and singing to live “piano“ accompaniment. We also do line dancing (both sitting or standing) and handbells all in an hour. This program encourages those at home to “live well” with dementia in the community.
Where: 74 Major MacKenzie Dr W, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 3S2.
When: Wednesdays from 11 am to 1 pm. (Lunch Included).
For Whom: Caregivers and their loved ones with memory loss looking for an opportunity to sing in community.
Cost: FREE with a light lunch included.
For inquiries call Mona at (905) 237-1419 or Tammy at (289) 809-1450.
Click here for LIVING WELL EVENT - Moira Welsh
Living well with Dementia
Moira Welsh is a Canadian Journalist, Author, and Investigative Reporter with the Toronto Star. Ms. Welsh will share her AWARD WINNING story of "the desire among some to create homes that can help people with dementia thrive".
When: Friday January 17th, 2020. 10am - 12 Noon.
Where: Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church, 10066 Yonge St, Richmond Hill, ON, MC 1T8
Contact: mlliving14@gmail.com / call (905) 237-1419
Registration: No charge for this event, however registration is required because of limited seating.
In addition to our distinguished speaker, we will have the Alzheimer's Society and other organizations from York region provide information on the services they offer to caregivers and those with a dementia diagnosis.
Memory Lane Home Living Inc.is a not-for-profit dementia initiative. We invite caregivers, health care professionals and the general public to attend this event and learn about the success of the "Butterfly Model of Care"
Living Well with Dementia to recognize January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Every hour in Canada, 9 seniors are receiving a dementia diagnosis. It is time to be informed on how we can live well with dementia.
On Friday January 17th,2020 from 10 am to noon, @ Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church (10066 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill), Memory Lane Home Living Inc. (a not-for-profit dementia initiative dementia) has invited Toronto Star reporter and award winning journalist Moira Welsh to share her findings on how individuals with a dementia diagnosis can live well.
The Registered Nursing Association of Ontario (RNAO) awarded Ms.Welsh the 2019 Media Award for her story called The Fix. Ms.Welsh was also given Honorable Mention by the 2019 Hillman Award for this same story. The Hillman Award recognizes excellence in journalism in the service of the common good. Her investigative reporting demonstrates how there are individuals here in Ontario that are creating living environments that allow those on the journey of dementia to thrive.
Ms. Welsh spent 12 months investigating the “Butterfly Model of Care” at Malton Village Long Term Care in Peel Region. The Central West LIHN awarded the” Butterfly Model of Care” the 2019 Quality Award for their work at Malton Village.
We will have exhibitors within the York Region area who will provide you with information regarding resources available to live well with dementia.
We invite caregivers, loved ones, health professionals, church members, businesses, and the general public to attend this event.
This event is no charge; however, seating is limited. To register, please call (905) 237-1419 or email mlliving14@gmail.com .
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Audience Attendence at Living Well with Dementia Event
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Daisy Wai, MPP, Rev. Duncan Jeffrey of RH Presbeterian Chruch, Jaime Cruz from the Alzheimers Society of YR, Mona MLHL, Lilian of Divine Favor Care, and Ina MLHL
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Daisy Wai MPP in RH, Moira Welsh of Toronto Star, Jaime Cruz of ASYR, and Mona and Ina from MLHL
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Moira and Presbeterian Ladies
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Daisy Wai, Betty and Fred, Moira Welsh of Toronto Star, and Mona and Ina from MLHL
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MLHL Open House Poster Mona Final 2
LIVING WELL LUNCHEON 2019
A fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Society of York Region.
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Downloadable Content from Event
Living Well Luncheon for Alzheimer’s Awareness
Alzheimer’s Donation LetterWHAT IN THE WORLD IS GOING ON WITH DEMENTIA?
A conference for caregivers, health care professionals, church leaders and those interested in learning about what is going on in the world with dementia including Canada. What must change to “live well with dementia”?
Memory Lane Home Living Inc., a not-for-profit dementia initiative, in collaboration with King Township and Seneca’s Social Service Worker Gerontology program, hosted a half-day conference to explore developments in Canada and around the world that allow people to live well with dementia.
We had over 90 attendees.
In addition to our distinguished speakers, exhibitors from King Township and York Region provided information on the various resources and care services offered for caregivers and their loved ones to live well with dementia.
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LIVING WELL WITH DEMENTIA IN YORK REGION
A conference for caregivers, health care professionals, church leaders and those interested in learning about the care needs of caregivers and their loved ones on the dementia journey.
Memory Lane Home Living Inc., a not-for-profit dementia initiative, in collaboration with the York Region community, hosted this half-day conference to explore the care components for both caregivers and their loved ones to live well with dementia. We brought together experts, leaders and practitioners to share their insight on various care aspects, including the Dementia Care Strategy.
In addition to our distinguished speakers, exhibitors from York Region provided information on the various care services they offer as they relate to those with a dementia diagnosis and their loved one.
Memory Lane Home Living Inc. is an Alternative Living Residence in Richmond Hill providing Dementia Home Care & Respite Care Services for Women across Aurora, King City, Thornhill, Vaughan, Stouffville, Newmarket, Markham, Barrie, Orangeville, Bradford, and Toronto, Ontario.
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