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Supporting Islanders affected by Alzheimer’s disease & other dementias.

The Alzheimer Society of Prince Edward Island exists to support and assist Islanders affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementias. It is responsible for raising the level of awareness, and providing support and education within our community.

11/06/2026

Beginning this month, ASPEI is pleased to announce a series of new education sessions taking place across PEI as part of enhanced services to support changes in mood and behaviour in dementia.

These sessions will explore why behaviour and mood changes happen, tools for understanding behaviours that emerge, practical strategies to investigate and respond in order to prevent, reduce, or stop responsive behaviours, and the new resources and services that can help you navigate these realities.

If you are caring for someone living with dementia or just want to learn more, we encourage you to join one of our upcoming IN-PERSON info sessions:

💙 Montague: Nov 24 | 10am-12pm | Cavendish Farms Wellness Centre
💙 Stratford: Nov 26 | 1:30pm-3pm | Stratford Emergency Services Centre
💙 Charlottetown: Nov 30 | 10am-12pm | Rodd Charlottetown
💙 St. Peter's Bay: Dec 2 | 1pm-3pm | Jim MacAulay Community Complex
💙 O'Leary: Dec 9 | 10am-12pm | O'Leary Community Complex
💙 Summerside: Dec 10 | 2pm-4pm | Centre Belle-Alliance
💙 O'Leary: Jan 13 | 2pm-4pm | O'Leary Community Complex
💙 Summerside: Jan 21 | 2pm-4pm | Centre Belle-Alliance

We will also be offering one VIRTUAL session, covering the same content:
💙 Nov 19 | 6pm-7:30pm

In-person session registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7c5IyhRBn-eNve3AZVoGMXO0h8aOmQ_fqEb9KclhECAuGpQ/viewform

Virtual session registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/TKLooaMGRp-XApuZf88ALw #/registration

If you require any assistance with registering, we encourage you to get in touch with our team at 902-628-2257.

11/05/2026

Tis' the season to celebrate! Join us in Montague, Charlottetown or Summerside for a fun afternoon of connection with refreshments, music, cookies and more! 🎄

Free to attend. Open to ALL including seniors in the community, caregivers, and persons living with dementia.

❄️ Montague - November 20th, 1:30 - 3:30 pm, Cavendish Farms Wellness Centre (21 Sullivan Lane, Montague)
❄️ Charlottetown - December 1st, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Beaconsfield Carriage House (2 Kent St, Charlottetown)
❄️ Summerside - December 16th, 2:30 - 4:30pm, Centre Belle-Alliance (5 Maris Stella Ave)

Register today at the link below, by calling 902-628-2257, or by speaking to your Support Services Coordinator if you are an existing client. We hope to see you there!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfl1om_916mXPrQc8xP0wrI1VqfKIO0iAQjbzHVv5jETWzh4A/viewform

11/05/2026

Walking regularly is incredible for your physical and mental wellbeing. Walking with others gives a supercharged bonus of the power of connecting with others.

Our walking groups for Seniors are also dementia friendly, and are led by dedicated volunteers. The group gathers twice weekly in Charlottetown and explores a variety of beautiful and interesting locations.

They are a fantastic bunch, as you can see below. 😆 We love seeing the Halloween spirit 😍

Interested in trying it out? All are welcome. Call the office at 902-628-2257 for more information.

Also, most of the time, costumes are not required, though they are certainly welcomed. 😉

11/04/2026

Reminder that our ‘Care in the Later Stages’ series will return on November 19th, 26th, and December 3rd from 3pm-4pm at the Summerside Rotary Library. Learn more and register below:

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Join us next month for Care in the Later Stages, a FREE 4-part workshop as part of our First Link Learning Series!

This series aims to help family members and friends of people with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias understand what to expect in the later stages of the disease. Topics include: Late stage symptoms and progression, understanding the experiences of grief and loss, recognizing pain and distress, and providing care that promotes dignity, comfort and quality of life.

We also encourage you to explore the other First Link Learning Series workshops being offered this fall:
🧩 First Steps (Summerside) - Nov 12th, 19th, 26th and December 3rd | 10:00am - 11:00am
🧩 Options for Care (Charlottetown) - November 23rd & 30th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm

To learn more, visit our website at the link below:
https://alzheimer.ca/pei/en/help-support/programs-services/first-link-education-series

Registration is required for all sessions, and it is recommended that you attend all sessions in the series you register for.

11/02/2026

Reminder that our ‘First Steps’ series will return on November 12th, 19th, 26th, and December 3rd from 10am-11am at the Summerside Rotary Library. Learn more and register below:

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This series aims to help individuals with early stage dementia and their caregivers understand their diagnosis and the changes they experience. It will also offer participants an opportunity to share and connect with others embarking on a similar journey. They will learn about topics including understanding dementia and different symptoms like memory loss, strategies for living well, medications, treatments, research, planning for the future, and community resources and support.

We also encourage you to explore the other First Link Learning Series workshops being offered this fall for family caregivers:

🧩 Options for Care (Charlottetown) - November 23rd & 30th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
🧩 Care in the Later Stages (Summerside) - Nov 19th, 26th and December 3rd | 3:00pm - 4:00pm

To learn more, visit our website at the link below:
https://alzheimer.ca/pei/en/help-support/programs-services/first-link-education-series

Registration is required for all sessions, and it is recommended that you attend all sessions in the series you register for.

11/01/2026

Read below for details on November programming at ASPEI:

First Link Learning Series:
🧩 First Steps (Summerside) - Nov 12th, 19th, 26th and December 3rd | 10:00am - 11:00am
🧩 Care in the Later Stages (Summerside) - Nov 19th, 26th and December 3rd | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
🧩 Options for Care (Charlottetown) - Nov 23rd and 30th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Info Sessions: Understanding Changes in Mood and Behaviour in Dementia:
🧠 Nov 19 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm: Virtual
🧠 Nov 24 - 10:00am -12:00pm: Montague
🧠 Nov 26 - 1:30pm - 3:00pm: Stratford
🧠 Nov 30 - 10:00am-12:00pm: Charlottetown

Caregiver Support Groups for family and friends:
💙 November 3, 6:00pm - 7:30pm: O’Leary
💙 November 4, 1:30pm - 2:30pm: Charlottetown
💙 November 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm: Summerside
💙 November 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm: O’Leary
💙 November 18, 1:30pm - 2:30pm: Charlottetown
💙 November 18, 12:30pm - 2:00pm: Montague (rescheduled from Nov 11)
💙 November 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm: Summerside
💙 November 25, 10:00am - 11:00am: Souris
💙 November 25, 12:30pm - 2:00pm: Montague
💙 November 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm: Young Onset (Virtual)

Group for persons living with mild cognitive impairment or early stages of dementia:
⭐ November 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm: Charlottetown
⭐ November 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm: Charlottetown

Walking Groups for seniors (dementia-friendly):
👟 November 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28 | 9:45am - 11:00am

Registration is required for our programming. For more information, please contact our team: [email protected] or 902-628-2257

10/30/2026

On Sunday, November 1st, Daylight Savings Time ends. This time change can be difficult for many, but can come with additional challenges for people living with dementia and their caregivers.

As winter mornings and evenings become darker, people with dementia may find it difficult to differentiate between 6am and 6pm. This can disrupt their circadian rhythm and make it hard for them and those who care for them to get enough sleep, leading to changes in mood and behaviour.

Below are some tips for managing the time change:

⏰ Prepare the evening before: Consider having dinner and going to bed an hour later on Saturday, so that the person can still get their usual amount of sleep and wake up at their usual time on Sunday. In this way, the person’s routine will only be different for an evening rather than a full day.

⏰ Research different clocks you may be able to purchase: From ‘Day and Night’ clocks to help distinguish the time of day, sunrise alarms that simulate a sunrise with an alarm at the same time each morning, or even just digital clocks that can auto-adjust to a time change - this seemingly simple technology can make a big difference for people living with dementia.

⏰ Stick to routines: Doing regular activities at the same time each day (eg: going for a walk after breakfast) can help a person with dementia make sense of the time and regulate their disrupted body clock.

⏰ Focus on getting some gentle exercise: This can help the person feel sleepier during the evening so that they go to bed at their usual time. Getting outside for short walks can be a great way to introduce this activity!

If you have more tips for navigating this time of year, we encourage you to leave them in the comments!

This post was created using tips provided in a blog post from the Alzheimer’s Society of UK: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/blog/supporting-people-with-dementia-when-the-clocks-change

10/28/2026

Join us next month for Care in the Later Stages, a FREE 4-part workshop as part of our First Link Learning Series!

This series aims to help family members and friends of people with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias understand what to expect in the later stages of the disease. Topics include: Late stage symptoms and progression, understanding the experiences of grief and loss, recognizing pain and distress, and providing care that promotes dignity, comfort and quality of life.

🧩 Care in the Later Stages sessions will take place on November 12th, 19th, 26th, and December 3rd from 3-4pm at the Summerside Rotary Library.

We also encourage you to explore the other First Link Learning Series workshops being offered this fall:
🧩 First Steps (Summerside) - Nov 12th, 19th, 26th and December 3rd | 10:00am - 11:00am
🧩 Options for Care (Charlottetown) - November 23rd & 30th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm

To learn more, visit our website at the link below:
https://alzheimer.ca/pei/en/help-support/programs-services/first-link-education-series

Registration is required for all sessions, and it is recommended that you attend all sessions in the series you register for.

10/26/2026

Our FREE 2-part Options for Care series returns on November 23rd as part of our First Link Learning Series!

This series will help family members and caregivers evaluate their current caregiving needs and explore other possible care options available, including long-term care. Topics include: Where to turn when care needs are increasing, long term care - how the system works, and coping with changes.

🧩 Options for Care sessions will take place on November 23rd & 30th from 2-3pm at the ASPEI Charlottetown Office.

We also encourage you to explore the other First Link Learning Series workshops being offered this fall:
🧩 First Steps (Summerside) - Nov 12th, 19th, 26th and December 3rd | 10:00am - 11:00am
🧩 Care in the Later Stages (Summerside) - Nov 12th, 19th, 26th and December 3rd | 3:00pm - 4:00pm

To learn more, visit our website at the link below:
https://alzheimer.ca/pei/en/help-support/programs-services/first-link-education-series

Registration is required for all sessions, and it is recommended that you attend all sessions in the series you register for.

10/23/2026

The Alzheimer Society of PEI is now offering Behaviour Support services for care partners of people living with dementia!

Changes in mood and behavior are incredibly common in dementia, especially as symptoms progress. We know families struggle to understand and live with these realities every day. We’re here to help you interpret the changes, and mentor you through solutions that can prevent, reduce, or stop distressing behaviours and improve the overall mood for the person living with dementia.

Call now to access our free, confidential services - 902-628-2257 or visit alzpei.ca

Address

166 Fitzroy Street
Charlottetown, PE
C1A1S1

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+19026282257

Website

http://www.alzheimer.ca/pei

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