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COVID-19 and People Living with Dementia

It is important to know that dementia does not increase risk for COVID‐19, the respiratory illness caused by the new coronavirus. However, altered behavior, increased age and other health conditions…

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Benefits of a First Link® Referral

First Link® lets health providers focus on the medical aspects of dementia care. Staff at the Alzheimer Society can provide ongoing support, education and help in navigating the health care…

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Community Report 2018

THE ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF ALBERTA AND NORTHWEST TERRITORIES is a provincial* and territorial organization with offices in Edmonton, Fort McMurray, Grande Prairie, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Red Deer and Yellowknife. Our…

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Involuntary Separation

The term “Involuntary Separation” does not mean getting a legal separation or divorce. This means that the spouses are considered single only for the purpose of calculating their OAS and…

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A Tale of Two Solitudes Experienced by Alberta Family Caregivers during the COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic created two solitudes for family care partners. Solitude emphasizes the quality of being detached or separated from others. Family care partners of Albertans living in private homes…

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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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