Ask Us Anything!
Join us as we welcome back Dr. Adrian Wagg, a specialist in Geriatric and General Medicine with expertise in health services research. Joining the panel will be Navigators with our … Continued
Topic: Alzheimer's
Nature, Creativity, and Grief: Gentle Practices for Support with Loss
Explore how nature and creative expression can gently support grief with facilitator Jess Winnicki. Participants will learn simple, nature‑based and art‑making practices that can help grief move through the body … Continued
Ask Us Anything! Spend an Evening with the Alzheimer Society and Geriatric Specialist, Dr. Adrian Wagg
Spend an evening with Dr. Adrian Wagg, a specialist in Geriatric and General Medicine with expertise in health services research. Joining the panel are Jennifer and Stephanie, two Navigators with … Continued
Dementia Diagnosis from an Insider’s Perspective
Christine Bryden was a top civil servant and single mother of three children when she was diagnosed with dementia at the age of 46. “Dancing with Dementia” is a vivid … Continued
The Progression of Alzheimer’s Disease
Let’s now explore the changing brain function in a person living with dementia. The highway system analogy used in the video below is an illustration of brain function. Please feel … Continued
Dementia Numbers in Alberta and Canada
Let’s explore some of the current statistics to help create a picture of the urgency and impact of Dementia in our communities. Dementia Statistics Quiz Let’s explore some of the … Continued
What is Alzheimer’s Disease?
Alzheimer's disease is a fatal, progressive and degenerative disease that destroys brain cells. It is the most common form of dementia, accounting for 64 per cent of all dementias in … Continued
Quels sont les changements auxquels s’attendre dans vos activités quotidiennes?
Lorsque votre proche emménage dans un établissement de soins de longue durée, vos activités quotidiennes changent. Vous pourriez noter des changements dans les tâches, les habitudes de sommeil, d’alimentation, la … Continued
Quels sont les changements auxquels s’attendre en ce qui a trait au milieu?
Des changements de ce type incluent le changement d’endroit, soit de la maison ou de l’hôpital à l’établissement de soins de longue durée, de même que des changements dans votre … Continued
Quels sont les changements auxquels s’attendre sur les plans de la santé physique, mentale et spirituelle?
Voici des changements qui ne manqueront pas de se produire lorsqu’un proche entre en établissement de soins de longue durée. Exemples : Fatigue Tristesse Solitude Se sentir comme un étranger … Continued