PPA (Primary Progressive Aphasia) Support Group
This support group is for people living with a diagnosis of PPA along with their main supporter, who may be a family member or friend. The PPA 4 Week Welcome Group helps members build connection, learn and share practical strategies for living better, living well as family or friend supporting someone with a diagnosis of Primary Progressive Aphasia. The Welcome Group is offered as a first stage group where members are then invited to participate in an ongoing monthly PPA support group after these first four weeks. These sessions are happening on Mondays, July 10th, July 17th, July 24th, July 31st from 1 pm - 2:30 pm EST.
Living with Dementia in the Later Stages
This group aims to provide practical information, education and emotional support for families impacted by a rare or young onset dementia during the late stages of the disease. Sessions will cover a range of topics with practical advice, provide a safe space for participating members to share experiences and include educational information. The sessions will start on September 14, 2023 (12 pm - 2 pm EST) and will run for seven weeks ending on October 26, 2023.
FTD (Frontotemporal Dementia) Support Group
This support group is for family or friends/caregivers to someone with a Frontotemporal (FTD) diagnosis. The Welcome Group is offered as a first stage group where members are then invited to participate in an ongoing monthly FTD support group after these first four weeks. These sessions are happening on Mondays, May 29th, June 5th, 12th, 19th from 1 pm - 2:30 pm EST.
Identification Cards: New Resource Available
Printable, diagnosis specific wallet size cards are now available from RDS Canada.
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Our National Launch
Rare Dementia Support Canada celebrated its official opening!
Where to Begin – Poetry Installation at Nipissing University
A poetry installation exploring what it is like to live with a rarer dementia
Rare Dementia Support Canada featured at Canadian Association on Gerontology Conference
20-22 October 2022 in Regina