Making a Referral to First Link®
Working together to link individuals and families affected by Alzheimer's disease and other dementias to a community of learning, services and support.
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COVID-19 and People Living with Dementia
It is important to know that dementia does not increase risk for COVIDâ€19, the respiratory illness caused by the new coronavirus. However, altered behavior, increased age and other health conditions […]
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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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"Ask Us Anything!" Presentation with Stephanie Dziedzic and Jeannine Chemello
Have you been recently diagnosed, supporting a family member or friend who has been diagnosed, or are just generally interested to learn more about dementia? Then this is the live […]
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Tips for downsizing your home
Sifting and sorting through years of family history and possessions can feel overwhelming. It's important at this time to seek support from friends and family members and remember that you […]
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Late Stage: Growing Seeds of Hope Session 1
A hope therapist will help you understand the importance of hope on your journey as a care partner. Find out how to maintain hope, the importance of self-care, and how […]
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Late Stage: Maintaining the Connection Session 4
A recreation therapist will give you the ideas to help support a family member who is living in a care facility to ensure the best quality of life.
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Late Stage: Taking Care of You, Grief and Self Care Session 5
A bereavement counselor will help you understand the grieving process and how to recognize grief. Find out how grief can affect you throughout your journey as a care partner and […]
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The Importance of Oral Hygiene for People Living with Dementia
Many people under-estimate the importance of good hygiene for people living with dementia (and us)! Minn Yoon will discuss what can happen if good oral health is forgotten. Minn will […]
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Indigenous Ways of Knowing about Dementia - Some lessons from the Gitxsan Perspective
In 2017, direct care nurses within the Gitxsan Health Society identified that an increased understanding of dementia was needed by both health authority and band-employed nurses to better support the […]
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