Late Stage: Growing Seeds of Hope Session 1
A hope therapist will help you understand the importance of hope on your journey as a care partner. Find out how to maintain hope, the importance of self-care, and how […]
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Making the holiday season successful.
The holiday season can be particularly stressful for care partners and people living with dementia. Unfamiliar places, large groups of people, noise and a hectic pace can increase anxiety for […]
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Emergency Preparedness with the Hon. Lisa Raitt
What you don't know could harm you. Join us as we welcome the honourable Lisa Raitt as she shares her experience with being a care partner. Learn how you can […]
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Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome (WKS) is a neuro-degenerative disorder that is caused by a severe thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency. Parts of the brain may be damaged as a result of this deficiency, […]
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Be Ready for an Emergency Department Visit
Whether it is a planned admission or an unexpected emergency visit, the unfamiliar noises and activities of a hospital can be especially upsetting for a person living with dementia. Preparation […]
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Work and Caregiving: A Balancing Act
This toolkit was designed to help you manage the competing needs of work and caregiving while taking care of your own health and happiness at the same time. Caregiving needs […]
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Building Connections - 2017 Report to the Community
This past year, the Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories provided more help for today and more hope for tomorrow to more individuals and families than ever before. We […]
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After the Move: Communicating and working with the staff
The care partner role does not end with the move; however, it evolves and is different in some respects. It can be daunting and difficult at first - what do […]
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Dementia Advice Team
Dementia Advice responds to the immediate needs of persons with dementia living in community settings and their care partners, who require health related advice, education, information on community resources, and […]
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Ways to help
A short leaflet suggesting ways to help the person with dementia and the care partner.
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