Feelings and Unmet Needs
Watch the video below and listen to a conversation with Geriatric Psychology Nurse, Jeannine Chemello. Jeannine talks about the types of behaviors people living with dementia sometimes experience in the … Continued
Topic: Alzheimer's
Living with Change
This session includes the following parts: Part 1: Middle Stage Dementia Part 2: Learning to Balance Part 3: Sources of Support Part 4: Asking for Help Part 5: Family Dynamics … Continued
Exploring Dementia and Memory Loss
Dementia is not a part of normal aging. Almost 40 percent of people over the age of 65 experience some form of memory loss. When there is no underlying medical … Continued
Stages of Dementia: What Happens
Dementia is a set of symptoms caused by many different diseases and conditions. Dementia is caused when brain cells become damaged and eventually die. Thinking about your brain as a … Continued
What is Dementia?
Dementia is an overall term for a set of symptoms that is caused by disorders affecting the brain. Symptoms may include: These dementia symptoms are caused when brain cells become … Continued
Understanding Dementia
This session includes the following parts: Part 1: What is Dementia? Part 2: The Stages of Dementia: What Happens? Part 3: Exploring Dementia and Memory Loss Part 4: Getting … Continued
Exploring the Experience of Dementia
This session includes the following parts: Part 1: The Experience of Dementia: Personal Stories Part 2: Dementia Diagnosis from an Insider’s Perspective Part 3: Take Action for Healthier Living Part … Continued
Communication and Dementia
Dementia creates distinct challenges in how people express themselves and understand what is being communicated. Here is a conversation with speech-language pathologist Tammy Hopper. Tammy shares her expertise in verbal … Continued
Questions for Reflection
Click on the icon below to download and print a brief self-reflection activity sheet. The purpose of this tool is to help you think about what you have learned … Continued
Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act (AGTA)
The Alberta AGTA is new law that came into force on October 30, 2009. It replaced the 30-year-old Dependent Adults Act (DAA). When an adult needs assistance making decisions, the … Continued