Dementia Empowerment Network

04/23/2026

Happy Earth Day 🌎

Today served as a reminder to appreciate the place we call home and the spaces that bring us together, including gardens, parks, chats outdoors, and the simple moments of connection Mother Earth offers us.

Hoping everyone had a peaceful Earth Day.

04/22/2026

Every group experience is different and hearing directly from people with lived experience reminds us why these spaces matter.

The Dementia Empowerment Network is built on connection, shared understanding, and creating spaces where people living with memory changes can feel supported, included, and surprised in the best ways. 💙

04/10/2026

What a great event hosted by our partners, De dwa da dehs nye>s. Thank you Elaine for coordinating this wonderful event and having us there.

We had a great time getting the word out about an Indigenous-led social group for people living with memory changes coming to De dwa da dehs nye>s in May! More information to follow.

03/31/2026

Boosting this great opportunity!

03/26/2026

The DEN attended the 3rd Annual Sackville Senior Wellness Fair last Thursday!

It was great to see so many people (300+!!) come together for one common goal: to promote the health and wellness of older adults in the local community.

We collaborated with community members and partners about our growing network of social groups shaped by and for people living with memory changes, including dementia, creating a place for shared experience, empowerment, and belonging.

It was meaningful to see how many people are working toward the same goal. Thank you Sackville for having us!

03/17/2026

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from the Dementia Empowerment Network ☘️

Over the years, our groups have created spaces for connection, conversation, and support among people living with memory changes and care partners.

If you’re curious about what a Dementia Empowerment Group is like, we’ve shared a few short videos from our community members about their experiences.

🎥 Starting and Running a Dementia Empowerment Group
https://youtu.be/hxCFom0ucsc?si=8zBdCwAlJPJNXha_

🎥 Benefits of a Dementia Empowerment Group
https://youtu.be/ohUaRIdlcOg?si=kdfRj_05PgqNJ3mi

🎥 Care Partner Support
https://youtu.be/quyUX90vbrg?si=fdcQ-EAbLwAwRmGg

🎥Locations and Funding a Dementia Empowerment Group
https://youtu.be/kj5AKVyNgNg?si=6mxTe8twvOVi6JbF

Se alla dina favoriter bland videor och musik, ladda upp originalinnehåll och dela allt med vänner, familj och hela världen på YouTube.

03/16/2026

Join us this Thursday, March 19 for the 3rd Annual Wellness Fair at Sackville Hill Senior Recreation Centre!

📆Thursday, March 19, 2026
🕑9:00am-2:00pm
📍780 Upper Wentworth St. Hamilton ON L9A 4V5

03/10/2026

☕ Hamilton Coffee Club Returns This Thursday!

We’re excited to share that the Hamilton Coffee Club is returning this Thursday March 12 from 1:30–3:00pm at Sackville Hill Senior Centre (780 Upper Wentworth St.)

Hamilton Coffee Club is a welcoming, peer-led group for people living with memory changes who are looking to connect with others in a relaxed and supportive space.

Come join us for conversation, connection, and community.

New members are welcome.

📍 Sackville Hill Senior Recreation Centre
🕐 Thursdays | 1:30–3:00pm

Alzheimer Society of Brant, Haldimand Norfolk, Hamilton Halton

03/05/2026

March is Brain Health Awareness Month in Canada!

Social connection is one of the factors that supports brain health and cognitive wellbeing across our lifespan. Research has shown that staying socially engaged can help protect against the negative health impacts and support overall wellbeing.

At the Dementia Empowerment Network (DEN), peer-led groups bring people living with memory changes together to connect, share experiences, and support one another.

These gatherings create welcoming spaces where people can stay involved in their communities and build meaningful relationships with others who understand their experiences.

02/27/2026

The YWCA Hamilton Winter Wellness Fair was a wonderful day in the community.

We had the opportunity to connect with older adults, care partners, and local organizations who are committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of seniors in our neighbourhoods.

Having one of our group members with lived experience join and share their voice, along with the support of care partners, is what makes this work meaningful and empowerment based.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table and took the time to connect with us. Thanks to our partner Alzheimer Society of Brant, Haldimand Norfolk, Hamilton Halton for allowing us to share dementia-inclusive resources locally.

02/27/2026

We also got the opportunity to speak to Raymond Cho, the Minister for Seniors and Accessibility. We are excited for these new possibilities in sharing the DEN's impact.

02/27/2026

It was great meeting Andrea Horwath today and speaking about the impact of the DEN on the Hamilton community and beyond