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Strategies for Effective Communication in Supporting Individuals Living with Dementia

Dr. Tammy Hopper will share tips and strategies to help you as a care partner communicate more effectively with your family member living with a dementia. Tammy will share examples…

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Communication

An Alzheimer Society info sheet related to the topics of "Caring for Someone with Dementia" and "Living Day to Day" and most relevant to all the stages.

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Communicating the Diagnosis

An Alzheimer Society tough issues sheet related to the topic of "Caring for Someone with Dementia" and most relevant to the early stage.

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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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After the Move: Communicating and working with the staff

The caregiving 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 I…

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Understanding Dementia – Tips and Techniques

In this session, you will learn techniques to help you support your family member or friend living with dementia. As care partners, it can be challenging to know what the…

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Middle Stage: Living with Change Session 3

Session 3: Communication and Caregiving - A speech language pathologist will help you communicate more effectively with your family member.

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Information for First Responders

Through various circumstances, people with dementia sometimes come into contact with police officers, paramedics and search and rescue personnel. The situations under which you as a first responder may come…

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Tips on How to Interact with a Person with Dementia

Dementia affects everyone differently so it's important to communicate in a way that is right for the person. Listen carefully and think about what you're going to say and how…

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Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an unpredictable autoimmune disease that causes damage to the central nervous system (brain, spinal cord and optic nerve). This damage can cause interrupted or distorted communication…

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