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alzheimer's disease

diagnosed with alzheimer's disease: managing symptoms, treatment and support
this life-long, neurodegenerative and progressive disease chips away at brain cells, damaging cognitive abilities and memory over time.
maja begovic
alzheimer's disease
jan 25, 2024
those whose loved ones have been diagnosed with young-onset dementia may face the additional challenge of balancing caregiving responsibilities with work, potentially leading to a loss of income.

opinion: i wasn't completely surprised by a dementia diagnosis at 48, but i was shocked by the lack of support
despite the serious impacts of young-onset dementia, awareness is low compared to dementia in seniors, resulting in delayed diagnoses, a lack of support systems, and few resources for individuals and their families.
john mccaffery, board member and volunteer, youquest
caregivers
nov 13, 2023
john mccaffery (pictured with his wife cindy), left his career as an estate administrator with a national bank at age 48 after he experienced cognitive difficulties due to dementia. getty

machado: people with dementia don't lose their identity. so why do we care for them like they do?
dementia villages like the hogeweyk in the netherlands and b.c.'s the village langley are revolutionizing dementia care, giving residents the opportunity live with joy, dignity and purpose. sounds special, but that's the way it should be.
lisa machado
dementia
oct 20, 2023
why do we continue to care for people with dementia as if their need for identity, to feel valued and have purpose fades along with the ability to remember? getty

understanding the behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia
participate in a survey to help ccsmh identify opportunities in the development of new resources related to bpsd.
canadian coalition for seniors’ mental health
canadian coalition for seniors' mental health
sep 29, 2023
behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (bpsd) can affect the quality of life for people living with dementia. getty

alzheimer's disease in canada: stats, resources and impact on canadians
by 2050, it’s expected that more than 1.7 million canadians will be living with dementia — with an average of 685 individuals being diagnosed each day.
corey deeth
alzheimer's disease
sep 20, 2023
while there’s no current cure for alzheimer’s disease, there are medications available to reduce the rate of cognitive decline, or help manage symptoms such as difficulty with language, cognitive skills, and physical mobility.

doctor's orders: alzheimer’s disease can be slowed with proper treatment and research
“alzheimer’s disease is not a normal part of aging. and knowing about it early is helpful because it empowers the person living with the disease," dr. roger wong says.
karen hawthorne
alzheimer's disease
sep 18, 2023
reaching out for support and resources can be a huge boost for caregivers of people with alzheimer's disease, helping them learn how to effectively communicate with their loved one, discuss financial issues and future planning for the future.

what it feels like: 'don't give up' on life with alzheimer's disease
when craig burns was caring for his mother, who had alzheimer’s disease, he had no idea at the time that he was getting a unique insight into his own future.
robin roberts
alzheimer's disease
sep 11, 2023
craig burns is involved in a website called flippingstigma.com, designed by and for people with dementia as well as their care partners and health professionals to address the challenges of stigma and discrimination. 

machado: is it wrong to lie to someone with dementia?
it may feel deceitful or disrespectful, but therapeutic fibbing can make communication and care easier, allowing the caregiver to join their loved one's skewed reality while preserving their peace and dignity.
lisa machado
dementia
aug 14, 2023
if there's even a sliver of serenity in allowing ourselves to sink into the reality in which our loved one is most comfortable, why wouldn't we do it? getty
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diagnosed with alzheimer's disease: managing symptoms, treatment and support
this life-long, neurodegenerative and progressive disease chips away at brain cells, damaging cognitive abilities and memory over time.
maja begovic
alzheimer's disease
jan 25, 2024
those whose loved ones have been diagnosed with young-onset dementia may face the additional challenge of balancing caregiving responsibilities with work, potentially leading to a loss of income.

opinion: i wasn't completely surprised by a dementia diagnosis at 48, but i was shocked by the lack of support
despite the serious impacts of young-onset dementia, awareness is low compared to dementia in seniors, resulting in delayed diagnoses, a lack of support systems, and few resources for individuals and their families.
john mccaffery, board member and volunteer, youquest
caregivers
nov 13, 2023
john mccaffery (pictured with his wife cindy), left his career as an estate administrator with a national bank at age 48 after he experienced cognitive difficulties due to dementia. getty

machado: people with dementia don't lose their identity. so why do we care for them like they do?
dementia villages like the hogeweyk in the netherlands and b.c.'s the village langley are revolutionizing dementia care, giving residents the opportunity live with joy, dignity and purpose. sounds special, but that's the way it should be.
lisa machado
dementia
oct 20, 2023
why do we continue to care for people with dementia as if their need for identity, to feel valued and have purpose fades along with the ability to remember? getty

understanding the behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia
participate in a survey to help ccsmh identify opportunities in the development of new resources related to bpsd.
canadian coalition for seniors’ mental health
canadian coalition for seniors' mental health
sep 29, 2023
behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (bpsd) can affect the quality of life for people living with dementia. getty

alzheimer's disease in canada: stats, resources and impact on canadians
by 2050, it’s expected that more than 1.7 million canadians will be living with dementia — with an average of 685 individuals being diagnosed each day.
corey deeth
alzheimer's disease
sep 20, 2023
while there’s no current cure for alzheimer’s disease, there are medications available to reduce the rate of cognitive decline, or help manage symptoms such as difficulty with language, cognitive skills, and physical mobility.

doctor's orders: alzheimer’s disease can be slowed with proper treatment and research
“alzheimer’s disease is not a normal part of aging. and knowing about it early is helpful because it empowers the person living with the disease," dr. roger wong says.
karen hawthorne
alzheimer's disease
sep 18, 2023
reaching out for support and resources can be a huge boost for caregivers of people with alzheimer's disease, helping them learn how to effectively communicate with their loved one, discuss financial issues and future planning for the future.

what it feels like: 'don't give up' on life with alzheimer's disease
when craig burns was caring for his mother, who had alzheimer’s disease, he had no idea at the time that he was getting a unique insight into his own future.
robin roberts
alzheimer's disease
sep 11, 2023
craig burns is involved in a website called flippingstigma.com, designed by and for people with dementia as well as their care partners and health professionals to address the challenges of stigma and discrimination. 

machado: is it wrong to lie to someone with dementia?
it may feel deceitful or disrespectful, but therapeutic fibbing can make communication and care easier, allowing the caregiver to join their loved one's skewed reality while preserving their peace and dignity.
lisa machado
dementia
aug 14, 2023
if there's even a sliver of serenity in allowing ourselves to sink into the reality in which our loved one is most comfortable, why wouldn't we do it? getty
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