Maintaining a Safe, Dementia-friendly Environment When modifying your home environment, keep it familiar, striking a balance between safety and independence. Too many restrictions can make it difficult for her to take part in daily activities, and can seriously affect her
January Alzheimer’s Awareness Month! Every three minutes, someone in Canada develops dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. In Canada, almost half a million seniors live with diagnosed dementia, two-thirds are women. Alzheimer’s Disease is the most
How to Handle Anger or Aggression in People With Dementia? Anger and aggression can be challenging behaviors for caregivers who care to for those living with dementia because these symptoms are common in the disease. Dementia can exacerbate anger problems,
The 4 Best Ways to Maintain Your Brain The most conclusive evidence shows that combining activities that benefit body and soul also reduces the risk of dementia. A few decades ago, the state of your brain was believed to be
New cognitive wellness program to start in Abbotsford Sessions begin Oct. 4 at Clearbrook Mennonite Brethren Church A new weekly Adult Cognitive Wellness Program is set to start Tuesday, Oct. 4 at Clearbrook Mennonite Brethren Church in Abbotsford. The program
South Surrey program aims to assist seniors with mild to moderate cognitive impairment A new program for seniors with mild to moderate cognitive impairment is being offered at South Surrey’s Peninsula Retirement Residence. Developed by the residence’s Corry-Ann Neilands, with
Non-drug options for older adults living with dementia Originally published Jan 11, 2021 – McMaster University – Aspects of dementia including aggression, agitations, anxiety, and psychosis can have a significant impact on the lives of dementia patients and their caregivers.
Adult Cognitive Wellness Program Wins “Outstanding Support” Award New Langley Adult Cognitive Wellness Program Wins “Outstanding Support” Award from the Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce Despite the pandemic, the new Adult Cognitive Wellness Centre continues to support families and people
Pilot begins: Advance Care Planning for people living with dementia and their family/friend caregivers The BCCPC dementia project enters a new phase this month with the launch of the programs in partnership with four pilot sites in the North Okanagan,
How Technology Can Help Seniors and People with Dementia to Connect One thing that has become readily apparent during the coronavirus lockdown is how reliant we are upon technology. Another fact made even more obvious is that nothing replaces good
