Making a Referral to First Link®
Who to refer to First Link? Individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias Care partners and family members , When to refer? As soon as a diagnosis is made … Continued
Topic: Training
Why is First Link® Important?
Connecting to the right supports early in the dementia journey, can make a big difference in the quality of life for both the person with dementia and the care partner. … Continued
Who We Are
, Our Vision Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. , Our Mission The Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories brings awareness to Alzheimer’s disease … Continued
Knowing the Alzheimer Society
In this session you will learn more about the Alzheimer Society, its purpose, and its programs and services. You’ll also be introduced to the First Link® referral program. Learing Objectives … Continued
What is a Dementia-Friendly Community?
A dementia-friendly community is a place where people living with dementia, their families and care partners feel included and supported. While creating dementia-friendly communities, individuals and organizations should focus on … Continued
Characteristics of a Community Dementia Ambassador
What makes a good Ambassador? Let’s explore some of the key characteristics and skills required to be an effective Community Dementia Ambassador. , Who can be a Community Dementia Ambassador? … Continued
The Brain as a Highway System
We hope our analogy of brain function as a highway system has been helpful to you. If you’d like to watch the explainer video again from beginning to end or … Continued
Additional Resources
Looking for additional resources to strengthen your understanding of the information shared so far? Below are some examples of the additional resources available from the Alzheimer Society of Alberta and … Continued
The Brain as a Highway System
Earlier, we learned about brain function in a person without dementia. Now we begin to explore the changing brain function in a person living with dementia. The highway system analogy … Continued
The Language of Dementia
In exactly the same way we use different names or titles to label the different types of a common cold, we use different names or titles to label the different … Continued