LAVAL| June 2018

 
 

TRAVELLING WITH A LOVED ONE WITH LOSS OF AUTONOMY? IT'S POSSIBLE!

Travelling can contribute to everyone’s well-being, regardless of age or ability. It's a way to get away, to let go of the daily routine. But when your loved one is experiencing loss of autonomy, planning trips can be more complicated. With summer on its way, we have asked Julie-Anne Perrault, from the Kéroul organization, to share some tips for successful vacations.  Read our practical tips.

A WORD FROM L'APPUI LAVAL

Want to know more about the work performed by l’Appui Laval to improve the quality of life of caregivers in Laval?

Join us at our Annual General Meeting on Thursday, June 21, 2018, at 3:30 p.m., at Axion 50+ (Place des aînés de Laval), 435 Curé-Labelle Blvd., H7V 2S8. To register or for more information: 450-681-7090.

LAVAL EN MARCHE pour la bientraitance des personnes aînées

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Compassion fatigue: how far can you go without burning out?

Compassion fatigue is defined as a deep emotional and physical erosion that takes place when people providing care are no longer able to reinvigorate and refresh themselves. It's a state that Madeleine Fortier knew well. This month, the author tells us her story and explains what led her to write her book and develop workshops to raise the awareness of caregivers and support workers about compassion fatigue and to help them protect themselves. Read more.

A SURVEY TO MAKE THE CAREGIVER NEWSLETTER REFLECT YOUR WISHES!

To produce a Caregiver Newsletter that better suits your needs and expectations, we would like to get your opinion! It won’t take you more than 10 minutes to answer all the questions. The survey is available here [in french]. 

 
 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

 

Monthly meeting: PUBLIC CURATOR OF QUEBEC

Association lavalloise des personnes aidantes (ALPA)

  • Tuesday, June 5 | 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Location: 1850 Le Corbusier Blvd., Suite 306, Laval H7S 2K1
  • Information and reservations: Laurence Dagenais, 450-686-2572, Ext. 221 | administration@aldpa.org
  • Cost: $3 for members and $5 for non-members
  • Language: French
  • Description: Information session on many topics related to the protection of incapacitated people, i.e., who have become incapable of taking care of themselves and their affairs. Come and learn more about incapacity, the mandate of protection (formerly mandate in case of incapacity), as well as the role and responsibilities of the legal representative (mandatary, guardian and curator).

 

Annual General Meeting

Association lavalloise des personnes aidantes (ALPA)

  • Tuesday, June 12 | 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
  • Location: 1850 Le Corbusier Blvd., Suite 306, Laval H7S 2K1
  • Information and reservations: Laurence Dagenais, 450-686-2572, Ext. 221 | administration@aldpa.org
  • Cost: free
  • Language: French
  • Description: This annual meeting is an opportunity to meet all the members of the board of directors as well as the administrative staff, learn about the results and activities of the past year, find out about upcoming projects and forecasts, ask questions and/or make suggestions about your organization.

 

Fun and Games

Association lavalloise des personnes aidantes (ALPA)

  • Monday, June 18 | 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Location: 1850 Le Corbusier Blvd., Suite 306, Laval H7S 2K1
  • Information and reservations: Laurence Dagenais, 450-686-2572, Ext. 221 | administration@aldpa.org
  • Cost: free
  • Language: French
  • Description: Come and spend the afternoon in pleasant company: have a coffee, play cards or board games, or simply chat.

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WHO WE ARE

Founded in 2009, L’Appui pour les proches aidants d’aînés strives to improve the quality of life of caregivers of seniors, lighten their daily workload and ensure that they take full advantage of the resources at their disposal.

With 17 regional Appuis offices supporting local organizations dedicated to the caregivers’ wellbeing, our coverage extends accross Quebec. We make sure they can access the services that suit their needs.

Each region manages a fund and invests in various direct services designed for caregivers of seniors.

 

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