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Dementia Advice Team

Dementia Advice responds to the immediate needs of persons with dementia living in community settings and their care partners, who require health related advice, education, information on community resources, and…

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2015 – 2016 Report to the Community

The Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories is working to change the face of dementia and improve the quality of life for those with the disease. Our vision is…

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Seniors Program and Services Information Guide

This Guide is designed to help seniors and their families stay informed about the assistance available to seniors in our province, through programs such as the Alberta Seniors Benefit. This…

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What is Dementia? Indigenous Perspectives and Cultural Understandings

Just as Indigenous communities in Canada are different, Indigenous peoples, communities and cultures hold different understandings of dementia, memory loss, forgetfulness and confusion related to aging. These understandings may be…

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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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What to Expect After a Diagnosis of Dementia: An Indigenous Persons’ Guide

For people with a diagnosis of dementia... A diagnosis of dementia can be scary. Sometimes people diagnosed with dementia do not accept it at first. Many older people believe that…

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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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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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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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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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