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
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
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
Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Every June 15, nations call attention to one of our most vulnerable populations, our elders. It is a day for advocacy, love, and awareness. It’s such an important topic that the United Nations
