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
At any time, you may scroll to the Search bar at the top of the page and type a specific question or topic. , Personal Action Plan Take some time … Continued
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
Here we have three conversations with Chris Nelson where she shares different experiences of what it has been like living with dementia after their diagnosis and how they have worked … Continued
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
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
The word dementia is a general term that refers to many different diseases. Different types of dementia are caused by different physical changes to the brain. There are many different diseases … Continued
Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias are not a part of normal aging. Almost 40 per cent of people over the age of 65 experience some form of memory loss. When … Continued
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
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
