Our Cultural Communities team provides culturally responsive dementia information, support and programming for people living with dementia, care partners and families. We recognize that language, culture, family relationships and community experiences can shape how people understand dementia, seek support and navigate care. Our services are adapted to reflect the needs, values and experiences of the communities we serve.
Our Cultural Communities Navigators provide culturally responsive dementia information, navigation and support in multiple languages. They work closely with individuals, families and communities to make dementia services more accessible, relevant and responsive to diverse cultural experiences.
Cultural Communities Navigator
Fianee is the Chinese Community Engagement Navigator and is fluent in Cantonese and Mandarin. She provides culturally responsive dementia information, navigation and support to members of the Chinese community.
To connect with Fianee, please call 1-877-950-5465 ext. 117 or email fchan@alzheimer.ab.ca.
简体中文
Fianee 是华人社区参与导航员，能流利使用粤语和普通话。她为华人社区提供具有文化敏感性的认知障碍信息、服务导航和支持。
如需联系 Fianee，请致电 1-877-950-5465 转 117，或发送电子邮件至 fchan@alzheimer.ab.ca。
繁體中文
Fianee 是華人社區參與導航員，能流利使用粵語和普通話。她為華人社區提供具文化敏感性的認知障礙症資訊、服務導航和支援。
如需聯絡 Fianee，請致電 1-877-950-5465 轉 117，或發送電子郵件至 fchan@alzheimer.ab.ca。
Cultural Communities Navigator
Astra is the Filipino Community Engagement Navigator and is fluent in Tagalog and Bisaya. She provides culturally responsive dementia information, navigation and support to members of the Filipino community.
To connect with Astra, please call 1-877-950-5465 ext. 112 or email afepenas@alzheimer.ab.ca.
Tagalog
Si Astra ang Filipino Community Engagement Navigator at matatas sa Tagalog at Bisaya. Nagbibigay siya sa komunidad ng mga Pilipino ng impormasyon tungkol sa dementia, paggabay sa mga serbisyo at suporta na sensitibo at angkop sa kultura.
Para makipag-ugnayan kay Astra, tumawag sa 1-877-950-5465 ext. 112 o mag-email sa afepenas@alzheimer.ab.ca.
Cultural Communities Navigator
Maleeha is a South Asian Community Engagement Navigator and is fluent in Gujarati and Kacchi. She provides culturally responsive dementia information, navigation and support to members of the South Asian community.
To connect with Maleeha, please call 1-877-950-5465 ext. 501 or email mpanjwani@alzheimer.ab.ca.
ગુજરાતી
મલીહા દક્ષિણ એશિયાઈ સમુદાય જોડાણ નેવિગેટર છે અને ગુજરાતી તથા કચ્છી ભાષામાં નિપુણ છે. તેઓ દક્ષિણ એશિયાઈ સમુદાયને સાંસ્કૃતિક રીતે સંવેદનશીલ ડિમેન્શિયા સંબંધિત માહિતી, સેવાઓ માટે માર્ગદર્શન અને સહાય પૂરી પાડે છે.
મલીહા સાથે સંપર્ક કરવા માટે 1-877-950-5465 એક્સ્ટેન્શન 501 પર કૉલ કરો અથવા mpanjwani@alzheimer.ab.ca પર ઈમેલ કરો.
Cultural Communities Navigator
Priya is a South Asian Community Engagement Navigator and is fluent in Hindi and Punjabi. She provides culturally responsive dementia information, navigation and support to members of the South Asian community.
To connect with Priya, please call 1-877-950-5465 ext. 202 or email psharma@alzheimer.ab.ca.
हिन्दी
प्रिया दक्षिण एशियाई समुदाय सहभागिता नेविगेटर हैं और हिंदी तथा पंजाबी में धाराप्रवाह हैं। वह दक्षिण एशियाई समुदाय को सांस्कृतिक रूप से संवेदनशील डिमेंशिया संबंधी जानकारी, सेवाओं तक पहुंचने में मार्गदर्शन और सहयोग प्रदान करती हैं।
प्रिया से संपर्क करने के लिए 1-877-950-5465 एक्सटेंशन 202 पर कॉल करें या psharma@alzheimer.ab.ca पर ईमेल करें।
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
ਪ੍ਰਿਆ ਦੱਖਣੀ ਏਸ਼ੀਆਈ ਭਾਈਚਾਰਾ ਸੰਪਰਕ ਨੇਵੀਗੇਟਰ ਹੈ ਅਤੇ ਹਿੰਦੀ ਅਤੇ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਵਿੱਚ ਮਾਹਰ ਹੈ। ਉਹ ਦੱਖਣੀ ਏਸ਼ੀਆਈ ਭਾਈਚਾਰੇ ਨੂੰ ਸੱਭਿਆਚਾਰਕ ਤੌਰ ’ਤੇ ਸੰਵੇਦਨਸ਼ੀਲ ਡਿਮੈਂਸ਼ੀਆ ਸੰਬੰਧੀ ਜਾਣਕਾਰੀ, ਸੇਵਾਵਾਂ ਤੱਕ ਪਹੁੰਚਣ ਲਈ ਮਾਰਗਦਰਸ਼ਨ ਅਤੇ ਸਹਾਇਤਾ ਪ੍ਰਦਾਨ ਕਰਦੀ ਹੈ।
ਪ੍ਰਿਆ ਨਾਲ ਸੰਪਰਕ ਕਰਨ ਲਈ 1-877-950-5465 ਐਕਸਟੈਂਸ਼ਨ 202 ’ਤੇ ਕਾਲ ਕਰੋ ਜਾਂ psharma@alzheimer.ab.ca ’ਤੇ ਈਮੇਲ ਕਰੋ।
Punjabi.
Outlines five key facts about dementia, aimed at raising awareness among South Asian communities and provides concise, culturally sensitive information to help individuals and families understand the condition, recognize symptoms, and seek appropriate support.
English, Hindi, Punjabi.
Explores the unique challenges faced by South Asian communities in understanding and managing dementia. Includes discussions on cultural stigmas, barriers to accessing care, and strategies to promote awareness and support for individuals and families affected by dementia within these
Punjabi.
Provides information in Punjabi to help individuals and families recognize the early signs of memory issues that may indicate dementia. It emphasizes the importance of seeking timely advice and support, explaining the steps for accessing dementia care and highlighting culturally sensitive considerations for South Asian communities.
Punjabi.
A variety of Punjabi resources to support individuals and families navigating dementia including topics like understanding dementia, recognizing symptoms, caregiving tips, and accessing local services and support. The materials are culturally tailored to address the specific needs of Punjabi-speaking communities in Canada.
Hindi.
Educational videos discussing dementia care for South Asian communities, addressing cultural barriers and caregiving strategies.
English.
Explores the cultural perceptions of dementia in the Punjabi community and addresses stigma reduction efforts.
English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu.
Health and wellness information tailored for South Asian communities, including a dementia-specific guide and a hotline for support.
English, French, Punjabi, Spanish.
Free caregiving resources, including videos and guides for dementia care in multiple languages and training on self-care for caregivers
Hindi, Punjabi.
Educational audio recordings in Hindi and Punjabi, addressing common caregiving scenarios and offering ideal responses for caregivers.
English, French, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu.
Culturally tailored resources and personal stories for South Asian communities navigating dementia covering topics like managing changes, reducing stigma, and caregiving strategies.
Punjabi.
A practical guide for managing dementia symptoms and accessing support, tailored for South Asian communities.
English, Hindi, Punjabi.
A “Dementia Talks! Canada” conversation highlighting the increasing need for dementia research and culturally appropriate services tailored to the diverse South Asian communities in Canada. The discussion explores cultural nuances and challenges faced by these communities, and strategies to address gaps in care and research.
Tagalog.
Provides foundational knowledge about dementia, caregiving strategies, and stigma reduction for Filipino Canadians.
English, Tagalog.
Provides dementia awareness campaigns, information sessions, and culturally appropriate assessment tools and resources to support Filipinos living with dementia and their carers in Australia.
Tagalog.
Provides community workers with information on managing and caring for people with dementia.
English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.
Covers dementia facts, myths, care strategies, and ways to access support services.
Simplified Chinese.
Provides culturally relevant resources for Asian communities, including educational materials about dementia, caregiving strategies, and support services. The site addresses unique cultural beliefs and challenges faced by Asian families, offering resources to promote awareness and reduce stigma around dementia.
English, Traditional Chinese.
Offers a variety of resources and factsheets about dementia, including symptoms, diagnosis, and support options, tailored for the Chinese-speaking community in the UK.
English.
English, Simplified Chinese.
An initiative aimed at reducing stigma and promoting awareness about dementia within the Chinese Australian community. Offers free online resources to facilitate conversations about dementia-related concerns.
French, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.
Offers culturally tailored information for Chinese caregivers and persons living with dementia including topics like managing symptoms, caregiver self-care, and navigating services.
English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.
Highlights the importance of brain health and dementia awareness within Chinese communities in Canada. These videos provide culturally relevant insights into maintaining brain health, reducing the risk of dementia, and addressing stigma, with personal stories and expert perspectives tailored to Chinese-speaking audiences.
English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.
Comprehensive dementia resources, including caregiver support, cultural insights, and service navigation.
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