The Eden Alternative

**Celebrating the 2024/25 iGen Class in Saskatoon, SK!** Thank you to Eden Member - Sherbrooke Community Centre for continuing to create spaces for fun and meaningful connections. View all the pictures! lnkd.in/gR766yQW #TheEdenAlternative #persondirectedcare

**2 Reasons To Attend #RethinkDementia This June 5.** Excited to see you there: bit.ly/43bt3rL Questions? Email theedenalternative@edenalt.org or comment below. #TheEdenAlternative #dementiaactionalliance #dementiasupport

Looking to strengthen your team's dementia support? Attend #RethinkDementia together! Here are some reasons why attending the Online Symposium June 5 can benefit you, your team, and your community. Register today at bit.ly/43bt3rL #TheEdenAlternative #dementiasupport

Boredom in #dementia care isn't just inactivity it's a lack of meaningful, tailored engagement.Studies show up to 73% of residents feel unfulfilled daily. Understanding types of boredom can drive person-centered solutions, enhancing life in long-term care.buff.ly/3C2Y6uq

As we welcome 2025, we celebrate the power of connection and growth. This year, let’s continue to inspire meaningful change, nurture well-being, and create communities where everyone thrives! #HappyNewYear #TheEdenAlternative #creatingvibrantcommunities

Season’s Greetings from The Eden Alternative! This holiday season, we’re filled with gratitude for the incredible individuals and organizations working to create vibrant, person-directed communities for Elders. Wishing you all peace, joy and warmth this holiday season.

This #GivingTuesday, we thank all the incredible care partners who believe in the transformative power of education! We seek to empower even more teams to make the shift from task-based care to a person-directed approach. Learn ways to support this cause bit.ly/3ABbXro

Announcement: Dementia Action Alliance USA joins The Eden Alternative as an outreach initiative! Together, we are serving individuals living with dementia & mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and their care partners wherever they may live. Read more bit.ly/3YCRDxF

Dismantling the myths around dementia is essential to create a world where everyone can stay connected and thrive. Education > Fear See you at the #RethinkDementia this Oct. 30! Details here: cvent.me/aEXlLZ #TheEdenAlternative #DementiaActionAlliance #Dementia

Today is Ageism Awareness Day! According to the American Society On Aging, people with a more positive self-perception of aging live 7.5 years **longer** than those with less positive perceptions. Explore more insights on ageism: #AgeismAwarenessDay" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">asaging.org/ageism-awarene…

**Open to the Public - Online Symposium Oct. 30!** Hear from the subject matter experts living well with dementia! Attend Rethink Dementia: Shift Perspectives, Shape the Future. Created with Dementia Action Alliance. CE hours applied for. Learn more, cvent.me/aEXlLZ

@FriendlyROC Congratulations!

Congratulations to latest members of #TeamFriendly to complete @edenalt Certified Eden Associate Training! We continue to learn & grow to provide approach to care that supports the whole person, upholds the right to a life full of purpose, connection, empowerment & possibility!

#EdenAltCon recordings coming soon! Nourish your growth mindset by revisiting the incredible insights shared at the conference. Enjoy sessions led by world-renowned experts, like Dr. Rayne Stroebel, all from the comfort of your own space. #TheEdenAlternative #PersonDirectedCare

What to expect: *Sessions about dementia support *Presentations and panels led by people living with dementia *Continuing Education hours

Save the Date! Announcing an Online Symposium hosted in partnership with Dementia Action Alliance! Join us for Rethink Dementia: Shift Perspectives, Shape the Future on Wednesday, October 30, from 10am-3pm ET. Need a calendar invite? bit.ly/3Wv3jkY #RethinkDementia

A leadership quote from Vivian Tellis-Nayak! #TheEdenAlternative #PersonDirectedCare #LeadershipDevelopment

**Take Time To Learn And Grow** If you are looking for a sign this is it! In the hustle and bustle of the week, set aside time to recharge and reconnect. What are your learning goals? And, remember: even biggest changes, start small.

**Poll** Your Favorite Summer Activity (and do Elders in your community also have these options?) #persondirectedcare #TheEdenAlternative

Thank you to everyone who attended #EdenAltCon June 2-4! It was great to see everyone connecting and reconnecting, planting seeds of change. This is only the beginning! Let's keep creating a culture of living well for people of all ages and all abilities. #30yearsofeden