Health Link Dementia Advice Line Program
This presentation will provide an overview of how the Health Link Dementia Advice line program was developed to meet the needs of Seniors living with Dementia in Alberta. The presentation […]
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Shifting Focus - A Guide to Understanding Dementia Behaviour
This booklet is for the family, friends, and co-residents of people who live with dementia and act in ways that create distress. The tips and tools are designed to help […]
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Designated Supportive Living (DSL)
Designated Supportive Living services are provided by Alberta Health Services and are available once you or your loved one have contacted and been assessed by a Case Manager. For more […]
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A Guide for Creating Dementia Friendly Communities in Alberta
Throughout the journey of creating a Dementia Friendly Community in the geographic areas of Calgary Westhills and Okotoks, Alberta, we have heard the voices and stories of many community members […]
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Indigenous Ways of Knowing about Dementia - Some lessons from the Gitxsan Perspective
In 2017, direct care nurses within the Gitxsan Health Society identified that an increased understanding of dementia was needed by both health authority and band-employed nurses to better support the […]
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Signs and Symptoms of Dementia: An Indigenous Guide
Rates of dementia in Indigenous people are higher than they are in non-Indigenous people in Canada. Research suggests that the number will continue to rise and by 2031 there may […]
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Tips for visiting someone with dementia during the holidays.
Over the holidays, people with dementia want to see people they care about, just like everyone else. But as dementia progresses, visits can become challenging. Whether the person you care […]
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A Dementia Strategy for Canada: Together We Aspire
"Canada's first national dementia strategy sets out a vision for the future and identifies common principles and national objectives to help guide actions by all levels of government, non-governmental organizations, […]
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Supporting 2SLGBTQI+ Seniors Living with Dementia
Join Us for This Online Event Discover the unique challenges faced by 2SLGBTQI+ seniors living with dementia in our enlightening webinar. Join nurse practitioner Suza Hranilovic to learn how to […]
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Living and Transforming with Loss and Grief
An inspirational guide for people living with dementia and care partners.
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