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Resources for Living with Dementia

Erin Ridpath — Fri, 31 Jan 2020 12:30:23 +0000

Alzheimer’s Disease International estimates that over 135 million people around the world will suffer from dementia by the year 2050, and are concerned about a looming global epidemic. How can you ensure you are doing the best for your brain in the hopes of preventing dementia? The Alzheimer Society of Canada has a fantastic website […]

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Online Learning for Dementia Patients and Their Families

Julie Entwistle — Fri, 29 Jun 2018 11:30:54 +0000

Take a look at this fantastic resource, iGeriCare, created to provide further education to patients and their families after a dementia diagnosis. iGeriCare

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Dementia in the Workplace

Julie Entwistle — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 12:30:18 +0000

Although dementia is most common in older adults, it can and does affect younger people. The Alzheimer’s Society of Canada states that approximately 564,000 Canadians are currently living with dementia. Of those affected, 16,000 are under the age of 65. With an aging workforce in Canada, there is a greater possibility of dementia in the […]

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Be There For Someone Who is “Still Here”

Julie Entwistle — Thu, 21 Jan 2016 12:00:59 +0000

According to the Alzheimer Society of Canada in 2011, 747,000 Canadians were living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias – which represents 14.9 per cent of Canadians 65 and older. January is Alzheimer’s Awareness month and the Alzheimer Society has launched a powerful campaign reminding us to be there for those who are “Still Here.” Check out […]

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Canada’s First Alzheimer’s Health Club

Julie Entwistle — Tue, 26 May 2015 11:00:25 +0000

Providing care for an aging or ill loved one is a difficult task. A recent study from the Mental Health Commission of Canada found that of the 5.5 million Canadian adults acting as caregivers, approximately 17% reported caregiver related stress. With the aging population and dementia and Alzheimer’s numbers rising, it is more important than […]

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Give Your Mind a Check Up

Julie Entwistle — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 11:00:20 +0000

Whether you think your memory is failing you, or other people are telling you so, or you just like brain games, the following “test” created by Baycrest Health Sciences provides an easy way for a quick “check up” on your memory functions. Of course, the results are not a medical diagnosis, but see how you […]

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