
I want to Play a Part
Everyone can play a part in creating an inclusive society where persons living with dementia are understood, respected, and supported. Learn about dementia and turn your awareness and understanding into action. In doing so, you can better support persons living with dementia both physically and emotionally.
Highlights
Supporting Persons with Dementia to Vote
Learn how you can prepare your loved one who is living with dementia on voting essentials for the election and casting an informed vote.
Learn how you can prepare your loved one who is living with dementia on voting essentials for the election and…
Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD)
Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is an uncommon type of dementia caused by changes in the brain’s frontal lobe (behind the forehead) and temporal lobe (next to the ear).
Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is an uncommon type of dementia caused by changes in the brain’s frontal lobe (behind the forehead)…
My Loved One Refuses to Get a Diagnosis – What Can I Do?
If your loved one is displaying possible signs and symptoms of dementia, it is understandable that you would want them to get a diagnosis and seek treatment as early as possible. However, having a conversation with your loved one about the memory lapses and moments of confusion they have been experiencing may be difficult. Often, someone experiencing these symptoms may feel defensive, worried or be in denial.
If your loved one is displaying possible signs and symptoms of dementia, it is understandable that you would want them…
Making Festive Celebrations Dementia-Friendly
Festivities are typically a time for joy and celebration across all cultures. However, it might present as a stressful time for both caregivers and persons with dementia due to a disruption in their usual routine. Here are some practical tips on how you can make the time an enjoyable one for all family members.
Festivities are typically a time for joy and celebration across all cultures. However, it might present as a stressful time…