Managing ambiguous loss and grief
The issue of loss and grief is one of the most significant issues when supporting people living with dementia and their care partners. Losses and grieving occur in different ways […]
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Seniors Program and Services Information Guide
This Guide is designed to help seniors and their families stay informed about the assistance available to seniors in our province, through programs such as the Alberta Seniors Benefit. This […]
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2015 - 2016 Report to the Community
The Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories is working to change the face of dementia and improve the quality of life for those with the disease. Our vision is […]
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My Tools 4 Care
My Tools 4 Care was developed to help you as a care partner as you care for a person with dementia. It is based on a research study and what other […]
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I'm Still Here Public Forum
Hear people living with dementia share their stories and provide tips. This will help us better understand and support those living with dementia. Care partners will speak about how they […]
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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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Late Stage: Maintaining the Connection Session 4
A recreation therapist will give you the ideas to help support a family member who is living in a care facility to ensure the best quality of life.
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Late Stage: Taking Care of You, Grief and Self Care Session 5
A bereavement counselor will help you understand the grieving process and how to recognize grief. Find out how grief can affect you throughout your journey as a care partner and […]
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The Importance of Oral Hygiene for People Living with Dementia
Many people under-estimate the importance of good hygiene for people living with dementia (and us)! Minn Yoon will discuss what can happen if good oral health is forgotten. Minn will […]
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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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