Kennedy Cognitive Services Inc.

Kennedy Cognitive Services Inc. We provide cognitive and emotional support for those living with cognitive impairment. Our Founder: Alison Kennedy

Background:
· B.A., Cert. in November 2011.
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Ed., M.Sc., University of Manitoba.
· Sessional Instructor, Department of Human Nutritional Sciences, University of
Manitoba, 2002-2007.
· Interviewer, National and Provincial Studies on Aging, University of Manitoba,
2000-2010.
· Cognitive Educator, Brain Enhancement Services, 2008.
· Companion Care Trainer, Comforts of Home-Care, Inc., 2010-2011.
· Director of Brain Vitality Program, Comf

orts of Home-Care, Inc. 2010-2011. Alison Kennedy started her own company, Kennedy Cognitive Services, Inc. Years of interviewing seniors, their caregivers, and health care staff for provincial and national studies, opened her eyes to the reality of thousands of seniors struggling with cognitive decline and a healthcare system that lacks the resources to address their individual needs for cognitive support. Her personal experience in working with cognitively impaired individuals has motivated her to compile a resource manual and tool kit and train her professional staff as Cognitive Support Specialists. She provides individualized one-on-one fun and stimulating sessions to clients in their place of residence to nurture their brain health, sense of connection and self-esteem and improve their quality of life. Alison has been adapting her methods to the needs of individuals with dementia, Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome, Progressive Aphasia, Parkinson’s Disease and brain injuries such as strokes for over ten years. Alison’s vision is to one day see trained and equipped Cognitive Support Specialists working side by side with other health care professionals in personal care homes, supportive housing units, assisted living units, and in the community, meeting the deep needs of individuals with cognitive impairment for emotional and cognitive support. She was deeply honored in Oct, 2014 to present a cost saving idea for the future of dementia care to an international panel of dementia care experts at the Dementia Services Development Center Ideas Lab in Stirling, Scotland. In 2016 she was awarded a Start Up Canada Senior Entrepreneur Award, Prairie Region. In 2018 she made three presentations to the WRHA at their request. By 2020 she was receiving referrals from healthcare professionals. As a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, half hour sessions were being offered remotely via telephone and teleconferencing. In 2022, she presented a scientific poster entitled "A promising model of individualized dementia cognitive care "at the Alzheimer Disease International conference held in London, England.

06/01/2021
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01/18/2021
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YOUR VERY FIRST SANTA TAUGHT YOU TO LOVE. BE KIND AND GENTLE WITH EACH OTHER THIS CHRISTMAS. WISHING YOU A NEW YEAR FILL...
12/08/2020

YOUR VERY FIRST SANTA TAUGHT YOU TO LOVE. BE KIND AND GENTLE WITH EACH OTHER THIS CHRISTMAS. WISHING YOU A NEW YEAR FILLED WITH NEW HOPE AND JOY!

Alison Kennedy, President, Kennedy Cognitive Services, Inc.

Nail salon day for Mrs. M. Looking pretty in pink polish! Mrs. M. is very creative and we love to see her imagination as...
03/30/2020

Nail salon day for Mrs. M. Looking pretty in pink polish! Mrs. M. is very creative and we love to see her imagination as a manicurist on paper.

Magic Squares is a new activity for Mrs. L. and she successfully completed each grid. Working on old skills in a new way...
03/23/2020

Magic Squares is a new activity for Mrs. L. and she successfully completed each grid. Working on old skills in a new way! Nice work Mrs. L.

To our clients and their loved ones and to friends of Kennedy Cognitive Services... we hope you find yourself blessed th...
03/16/2020

To our clients and their loved ones and to friends of Kennedy Cognitive Services... we hope you find yourself blessed this St. Patrick's day.

Mrs. B. really enjoyed this Wildlife Hex puzzle. This is a little different than What Mrs. B is used to and let me tell ...
03/09/2020

Mrs. B. really enjoyed this Wildlife Hex puzzle. This is a little different than What Mrs. B is used to and let me tell you, its trickier that what it looks. A nice change for a puzzler.

Mrs. M. and I love to go on virtual shopping trips! As you can see here we sharing are icecream treat.  Mrs. M. is using...
03/02/2020

Mrs. M. and I love to go on virtual shopping trips! As you can see here we sharing are icecream treat. Mrs. M. is using her math skills to count out the correct cost of our purchases. Its a fun activity and a good cognitive exercise.

During our session Mrs. B. and I worked on a bird matching activity.  It was interesting to review the types of birds fo...
02/24/2020

During our session Mrs. B. and I worked on a bird matching activity. It was interesting to review the types of birds found in our area of the country. We then decided to use our creativity to design our own birds. Mrs. B's "Three-footed rainbow bird" is magnificient! So much fun. It even managed to dig up a worm for breakfast!

Mrs. C. took on the challenge of completing these two mathematical pyramids.  It was something new for her to learn but ...
02/17/2020

Mrs. C. took on the challenge of completing these two mathematical pyramids. It was something new for her to learn but she was a trooper and did a great job.

02/01/2020

Our goal and mission at Kennedy Cognitive Services is to connect with your loved one living with dementia. Below is a touching video of how a daughter learned to connect and comfort her mother.

Merry Christmas to our clients and their families, and friends of KCS. May you find peace and joy this holiday season.
12/25/2019

Merry Christmas to our clients and their families, and friends of KCS. May you find peace and joy this holiday season.

12/23/2019

KCS president Alison Kennedy was deeply touched by a lovely sentiment she recently received in a Christmas card from a client's family...
"Thanks for all you do for Mom. It gives the family peace and joy to know she is well cared for."

Today Mrs. G. and I designed these funky purses. Although Mrs. G.'s manually dexterity is limited she helped with decisi...
12/02/2019

Today Mrs. G. and I designed these funky purses. Although Mrs. G.'s manually dexterity is limited she helped with decisions on color and design and commented frequently on how nice they looked. She was pleased with our unique and eclectic collection.

Celebrating the snow by creating these beautiful unique snowflakes.  Mrs. M. helped design and cut snowflakes to decorat...
11/25/2019

Celebrating the snow by creating these beautiful unique snowflakes. Mrs. M. helped design and cut snowflakes to decorate her door for the winter season.

Ok...this is the last of our autumn artwork.  I just had to publish this one.  A joint effort by Mrs. B and myself. We h...
11/04/2019

Ok...this is the last of our autumn artwork. I just had to publish this one. A joint effort by Mrs. B and myself. We had so much fun using sea sponge to create the clusters of leaves. Mrs. B. chose appropriate colors for the sky, grass and autumn leaves. Job well done Mrs. B.

10/28/2019

Mrs. T. and I were working on an A-Z quiz. We did very well but got stuck on the letter "t". The hint is
"an invention by John Logie Baird"
t __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
Without cheating does anyone know???

Autumn leaves have fallen [and so has the snow!] Mrs. S and I worked on some free hand painting on a sheet of paper. Mrs...
10/21/2019

Autumn leaves have fallen [and so has the snow!] Mrs. S and I worked on some free hand painting on a sheet of paper. Mrs. S helped choose the fall colors needed. We then taped it to the back of this green paper which had the leaf shapes cut out of it . We were both pleased with the outcome.

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Mrs. T. and I enjoy working on crosswords together. Our theme was Fruits and Vegetables. We both were stumped on a four ...
10/14/2019

Mrs. T. and I enjoy working on crosswords together. Our theme was Fruits and Vegetables. We both were stumped on a four letter word. The clue..."This dark leafy member of the cabbage family makes an excellent chip." We had to look at the answer but are curious...do you know?

Time to enjoy the apple harvest! Let's see how well we do on this matching game about apples.  We may discuss the variet...
10/07/2019

Time to enjoy the apple harvest! Let's see how well we do on this matching game about apples. We may discuss the variety of things we use apples for...juice, jelly, pie, sauce etc. This may bring back pleasant memories of working in the kitchen at harvest time. Then comes the final discussion...what is best to dip your apple slices in; peanut butter or caramel?

So grateful to be a part of the Reh-Fit Center Community Health Fair this past Friday. We had many opportunities to shar...
10/06/2019

So grateful to be a part of the Reh-Fit Center Community Health Fair this past Friday. We had many opportunities to share about our work and our passion for cognitive stimulation with those living with dementia. Thanks to all those who stopped by.

Kennedy Cognitive Services is proud to be participating in the Reh-Fit Community Health Fair this Friday from 9:00-1:00....
09/30/2019

Kennedy Cognitive Services is proud to be participating in the Reh-Fit Community Health Fair this Friday from 9:00-1:00. Come visit us for information on how we assist those living with dementia to keep their minds active.

Come by the Reh-Fit on Friday from 9 am to 1 pm for our annual Community Health Fair. The fair is FREE and open to everyone and is a great chance for you to speak with a wide variety of community health organizations.

Mighty Mind shapes puzzles have been a favourite activity. These puzzles require critical thinking, shape recognition, e...
09/30/2019

Mighty Mind shapes puzzles have been a favourite activity. These puzzles require critical thinking, shape recognition, eye-hand and fine motor coordination. As dementia progresses these same puzzles can be used with the appropriate shapes drawn in place. Our clients still enjoy the sense of accomplishment.

Card games may have been a favourite past time for some. When simple card games like “crazy eights” or “go fish” become ...
09/23/2019

Card games may have been a favourite past time for some. When simple card games like “crazy eights” or “go fish” become to difficult try cutting cards in half and make it into a matching game. It can be a fun challenge to get them all matched. Mrs. B did an awesome job.

Sound Stimulation; Show your loved one a picture of an animal. Can they name the animal.  Give clues to assist if needed...
09/09/2019

Sound Stimulation; Show your loved one a picture of an animal. Can they name the animal. Give clues to assist if needed. Can they imitate the sound that the animal makes. If not...you do it. Make it interesting and fun. Can you imitate an elephant...few people can. What sound does a rabbit and fish make...glub, glub. You can also turn it around. Play animal sounds on your phone and ask if they recognize what animal it is. Be creative!

Address

162-2025 Corydon Avenue, Suite #205
Winnipeg, MB
R3P0N5

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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