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Meeting over coffee, connecting through care

Dementia is a tough diagnosis. Having people to lean on, who deeply understand, is so important. The Alzheimer Society is your place to connect, ask for help and grow your support system.

The ‘coffee ladies’ can attest to that. Every week, these five women bring their husbands to the Society for their support group for people living with dementia, and then, together, head across the street to a local coffee shop.

What began as a simple coffee break turned into a regular get-together — a time to talk, laugh and support one another. While each of their experiences is unique, they’ve found comfort in knowing they’re not alone.

Bev’s story

Being part of this group means a lot to Bev. It’s a place where she feels understood without having to explain herself. However, it has been a journey to get here — it was only two years ago that Bev felt lost when she and her husband Bob received the news.

“When we got that diagnosis, it really blew my world apart,” Bev says. “I’d never met anybody who knew or cared for someone living with dementia. I didn’t know where to turn for help.”

It didn’t take long for Bev to learn about the Alzheimer Society; every doctor she and Bob saw suggested they reach out for support.

“That first call was so helpful and changed everything for us. I talked and talked to the point where I apologized,” Bev laughs. “But they told me that’s why they’re here — to listen and help figure out your next steps.”

From that moment on, Bev realized she had found somewhere to turn where she’d be heard and understood. “The Society was our saving grace,” says Bev.

Join a community of monthly donors

Bev often tells her family how grateful she is for the Society and how important it is to help sustain it for others.

The programs Bev and Bob attend, the support groups they lean on and the education Bev has learned from, are all possible thanks to donations, big and small.

Monthly donations are important as they are a reliable source of funding that allows the Society to plan and budget for the future.

“If you’re looking to pay it forward — even if it’s giving just a little bit every month — your donation to the Alzheimer Society will have a lasting impact,” Bev says. “I can’t say enough about how grateful I am for their support.”

Ask any of the ‘coffee ladies’, and they’ll tell you — there’s something special that happens when you connect with the Alzheimer Society. Please consider making a gift today that will impact someone’s life in the future.

If you or someone you know are experiencing dementia, reach out today. Learn more and connect by visiting their website at alzheimer.mb.ca.