Programs and Services - ASANT Cafe

What this episode covers

Christine discusses her role as the lead for the ASANT Cafe, an online learning community platform that has since become a valuable resource for education, webinars, and support for individuals living with dementia and their families. She shares her background in social work and how she became involved in dementia care and highlights the importance to combat misinformation online and encourages individuals to reach out for accurate information and support. Summary Christine’s role at the Alzheimer Society. [01:00] Introduction to ASANT Cafe and its creation. [02:47] Importance of live meetings. [05:29] Brain Hub and its focus on brain health. [07:04] Seeds of Hope and its stages of dementia education. [09:09] Shift in stigma surrounding dementia. [15:14] Ways to find the ASANT Cafe. [18:08] Resources ASANT Cafe: alzheimer.ca/en/help-support/programs-services/find-support Seeds of Hope: https://alzheimer.ca/ab/en/help-support/programs-services#Seeds_of_Hope_Family_Learning_Series Brain Hub: https://alzheimer.ca/ab/en/node/1716 Reducing stigma: alzheimer.ca/ab/en/take-action/change-minds The Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories: alzheimer.ca/ab/en Phone Number: 1-866-950-5465

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