Getting a Diagnosis
Several conditions can lead to dementia, such as Alzheimer’s disease and vascular disease (including stroke). Signs of dementia are unique to each person, but there will usually be: Other conditions … Continued
Topic: Understanding Dementia
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
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
My Personal Action Plan
Whatever your personal goal might be, an action plan can help you get to where you need to go. Completing a personal action plan can greatly enhance your motivation and … Continued
Dementia Diagnosis from an Insider’s Perspective
“Dementia is only a small part of life; it is an illness. I live as best I can while I can and not dwell on this dementia thing. I try … Continued
The Experience of Dementia: Personal Stories
Here, we introduce two people who share their personal experiences with dementia in the early stage of the disease. They talk about their feelings after diagnosis, adjusting to changes in … 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