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The Importance of Music for People Living with Dementia and Care Partners

This presentation by Sara Brooks, Edmonton-based singer and choir conductor, will have you singing….literally, we will be singing (no previous music experience needed)! Sara will share some knowledge of how…

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Being an Engaged Care Partner

A guide for spouses of people with lewy body dementia.

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The Courage to Care: Psychological Safety and Self-Preservation in Caring Roles

The Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories presents an evening with human-centred leadership advocate, Jennie Gilbert. In this session, we'll explore how to approach care work with honesty 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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My Tools 4 Care

My Tools 4 Care was developed to help you as a care partner as you care for a person with dementia. It is based on a research study and what other…

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Self-Care During the Holidays

Angela King, MTS, ARCT, a Certified Spiritual Care Practitioner with AHS, joins us to share holiday tips for care partners of individuals living with Dementia. Additionally, Angela will offer advice…

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Guidelines for Care: Executive Summary

The Alzheimer Society believes that people with dementia have the right to enjoy the highest possible quality of life and quality of care. The Society believes that each person with…

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Exploring Nutrition Care: How Dietitians Can Support You on Your Journey Through Alzheimer’s Disease Presented by Kristin Hruschak

Join us for an insightful webinar on the different roles nutrition can play in the Alzheimer's journey. In this session, we will explore the role of dietitians in providing compassionate…

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Adjusting to Long Term Care

An Alzheimer Society brochure that focuses on how care partners can prepare for and adjust to the changes that occur when the person they are caring for moves to a…

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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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