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You may live near a person living with dementia, or be in a group with common interests.
Summary of what a Community Member is:
Interested in finding out more about how dementia affects a person living with dementia and what you can do to be supportive, we can help. We are happy to help you understand dementia and how to support someone in your community.
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Optimizing Supportive End-of-Life Care for Frail Older Adults Living with Dementia in Long-Term-Care
Rest Easy: Sleeping, remembering, and aging well
"Ask Us Anything!" Presentation with Stephanie Dziedzic and Jeannine Chemello
Indigenous Ways of Knowing about Dementia - Some lessons from the Gitxsan Perspective
Music and Wellness: how to use music effectively in caregiving and in self-care
Creating Safer Spaces: Gender Diversity in Long-Term Care Homes
Home Care & the Continuing Care System: How Does it Work?
Alzheimer's Disease is a life-limiting illness with a terminal phase
"Ask Us Anything!" Presentation with Dr. Bill Gibson & Arlene Huhn
Supporting 2SLGBTQI+ Seniors with Dementia/Mild Cognitive Impairment: The Canadian Context
Emergency Preparedness with the Hon. Lisa Raitt
Minds in Motion® - Activities for the home!
Resources
How do I know if a person with dementia is ready to move into a care home?
As dementia progresses, care needs increase and the person with dementia will need supervision and care both during the day and at night. It can become difficult for the care partner to meet the increasing care needs in advanced stages of dementia. Some individuals with dementia tend to leave home if they are unsupervised, leading to concerns about the safety of the individual and wandering. Other factors to consider are the care partner’s physical and mental health and their stress load in addition to the behavioural changes and sleep disturbances experienced by the person with dementia. These things can make it very challenging to care for the person at home. The time to move the person to a care facility varies based on the individuals involved and the situation. The decision is best made by the family. We encourage you to get in touch with us at 1-866-950-5465 or email info@alzheimer.ab.ca
What do I need to do to plan for future decision-making about my financial and legal affairs?
If you have Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia, it is important for you to be a part of the decision-making about your financial and legal affairs, while you are able to make decisions and sign legal papers. Making arrangements in the early stages means that you are able to control your own future.
Talk to your family. It is important to ensure that your finances are managed by someone you trust. Arrange for a power of attorney authorizing someone to legally make decisions on your behalf once you are no longer able to. Talk to a lawyer about naming someone to look after your financial interests.
To find an Office of the Public Guardian close to you, please visit the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee | Alberta. They can provide additional information and guidance.
I have a young child/teen who wants to know what is happening to their grandparent. How do I handle this?
The most important way to help children or grandchildren cope with dementia is to talk openly and be willing to listen. They need the opportunity to ask questions and express their feelings without fear of a negative reaction. Take a look at our resources below for more tips.
Focus - Helping Children Understand Alzheimer Disease
