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Ambiguous Loss & Grief – Health Care Professionals

The issue of loss and grief is one of the most significant issues when supporting people with dementia and their care partners. Losses and grieving occur in different ways at…

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We Care Home Health Services

At We Care, we understand that seniors, and others who need care and support, enjoy an improved quality-of-life when they continue living at home in familiar surroundings. That's why we've…

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Questions for family physicians and health professionals to ask when cognitive impairment is suspected

Cognitive impairment occurs along a continuum from mild subjective memory complaints occurring during the normal aging process to severe memory and cognitive deficits due to dementia. The significant growth of…

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Questions for Family Physicians and Health Professionals to ask when Cognitive Impairment is Suspected

Cognitive impairment occurs along a continuum from mild subjective memory complaints occurring during the normal aging process to severe memory and cognitive deficits due to dementia. The significant growth of…

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Events and Webinars

Being Together in Dementia Care

Please join us for our first live meeting! Dr. David Sheard presents on understanding the real meaning of person centred care and know if your health care professional and/or care…

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Appropriate Use of Antipsychotics (AUA) Toolkit for Care Teams

The Alberta Guideline on the Appropriate Use of Antipsychotic (AUA) Medications (2016) and accompanying resources provide health care professionals with direction regarding assessment and management of responsive behaviors associated with…

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Getting a Diagnosis

Making the diagnosis can take time. The diagnosis can be made by a family doctor or a specialist. When making the diagnosis, the doctor may or may not refer you…

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The Importance of Early Diagnosis

A brochure for health-care professionals encouraging early diagnosis and addressing how patients with cognitive impairment are assessed. The brochure also outlines what to expect post diagnosis.

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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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First Link Benefits

A information sheet on the benefits of First Link to families and health care professionals.

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