A free new educational resource, Dementia, Your Companion Guide, was designed to help provide answers. With engaging illustrations and a friendly writing style, this approachable guide covers a wide array of topics to assist both the person living with dementia (PLWD) and their care partners. It includes information on the science and progression of dementia as well as practical advice on safety and self-care.
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Calling all families and caregivers with young children to join us for an hour of playtime at the park!
This presentation will cover a brief introduction to what music therapy is, who it serves, along with the ways music impacts neurological, cognitive, emotional, mental, and physical health
You must register for this videoconference before March 15th, 5 p.m. by sending Marie-Claude Giroux mcgiroux@heritagelsl.ca an email. She will send you the link to register online.
Join us on March 27th for an information session on the development of gross motor skills in early childhood! We’ll talk about developmental milestones, common concerns, potential red flags, how and when to seek support, and how you can help develop your child’s gross motor skills.
This presentation will focus on the dangerous consequences of social isolation and loneliness as well as the positive implications a sense of belonging can have on our health and wellbeing as we age.
This presentation will cover what you need to know about chronic disorganization, downsizing, and hoarding. The speaker will share definitions and misconceptions and real-life stories to show approaches and processes that lead to successful results.
Our WordPlay Parent-Child Language Development workshops are coming back online in January – February 2022! Registration is limited,
A weekly calendar of attachment was created in collaboration with COSMOSS roundtable partners in early childhood, including the Maison des familles and the community organisation Entraide le Rameau. The calendar proposes 7 actions you can do to promote the bond of attachment between parent and child.