Brain Health and Heart Health
The risk of developing dementia appears to increase as a result of conditions that affect the heart or blood vessels, particularly when these occur at mid-life. These conditions include: High … Continued
Topic: Care Partner
Choose a Healthy Lifestyle
Taking care of your general health and paying attention to your “health numbers” are practical actions you can take to improve your brain health. By making healthy lifestyle choices, you … Continued
The Care Continuum
All care partners of people living with dementia experience their own unique journey. Some care partners progress through a series of stages, while others do not follow any set pattern. … 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 and … Continued
Adapting the Physical Environment
Home is an important place for everyone. For people with dementia, a familiar environment can help them connect with the past and maintain a sense of who they are. However, … Continued
Verbal vs Nonverbal Communication
Communication is both verbal and nonverbal. Both means of communication are important, but nonverbal communication becomes an even more valuable tool when dealing with memory issues, especially in the late … Continued
Connecting through the Senses
Even if the person with dementia can’t communicate verbally or no longer recognizes you, they likely will still be able to communicate in other ways and feel your affection and … Continued
Ways to Support and Activity Ideas
Recreation therapist Christie Oswald shares ideas about supporting a family member or friend living in a care home. These ideas can help ensure the best quality of life for the … Continued
Maintaining the Connection
This session includes the following parts: Part 1: Ways to Support and Activity Ideas Part 2: Connecting Through the Senses Part 3: Verbal vs Non-verbal Communication Part 4: Adapting the … Continued
Staying the Course
Based on an article in The Sherwood Park-Strathcona County News by Gwen Randell-Young, this Motion Graphic Video illustrates the unpredictability of life and the need to continue during times of … Continued