For Caregivers/Partners and Persons with Dementia
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The National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom, comprising the National Health Service in England, NHS Scotland and NHS Wales.
LIVING WELL WITH DEMENTIA
The National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom, comprising the National Health Service in England, NHS Scotland and NHS Wales.
5 HEALTH BENEFITS OF DANCING
The National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom, comprising the National Health Service in England, NHS Scotland and NHS Wales.
STRATEGIES AND SUPPORT FOR YOUR WELL-BEING
DEMENTIA - INFORMATION FOR CAREGIVERS
Family Caregivers of BC (FCBC) is a provincial, not-for-profit organization that proudly and compassionately supports over one million people in British Columbia who provide physical and/or emotional care to a family member, friend, or neighbour.
Family Caregivers of BC (FCBC)
SSM (Saskatchewan Seniors Mechanism) is a non-profit, volunteer organization. It acts as an umbrella to bring together Saskatchewan seniors’ organizations to contribute to a better quality of life for our province’s older adults.
Older Adults moving forward (Saskatchewan)
The First Link® Dementia Helpline is for anyone affected by dementia, whether professionally or personally.
Health Link BC - Sundowning and Other Resources
The Behaviours in Dementia Toolkit was created by the CCSMH. CCSMH is a national, charitable organization with a mission to promote the mental health of seniors by connecting people, ideas and resources.
Communication Cards
The Behaviours in Dementia Toolkit was created by the CCSMH. CCSMH is a national, charitable organization with a mission to promote the mental health of seniors by connecting people, ideas and resources.
Behaviors you may see with Dementia
The Ontario Association of Councils on Aging (OACA) was established to formally connect the various Councils on Aging located in small and large communities in the Province of Ontario.
Ontario Association of Councils on Aging
Reimagining Dementia, is an international group of people living with dementia. We share a vision of care and support that promotes inclusion, relationships, creativity, joy and the possibility of growth for everyone impacted by dementia.
Reimagining Dementia: A Creative Coalition for Justice
The East Side Institute is an international center for the study of social therapeutics and performance activism, which bring human and community development to the forefront of culture change and social transformation.
East Side Institute: The Joy of Dementia
Having the right knowledge and skills to live well with dementia or to support those living with dementia will lead to improved quality of life.
Best-practice dementia education for all
As a library, NLM provides access to scientific literature. Inclusion in an NLM database does not imply endorsement of, or agreement with, the contents by NLM or the National Institutes of Health.
Participation of Persons with Dementia and their Caregivers in Research
CRPiD is an interdisciplinary team of practice-based and applied researchers who are committed to improving understanding and support for people living with dementia, their families and communities.
Centre for Research on Personhood in Dementia
Education about the realities of young onset dementia and the changes that come along with it can allow people to decide on the best plan of action for themselves and their families. We hope that by reading the content of this guide, people will learn coping skills and strategies that will work well for them.
Young Onset Dementia
This guide is designed to help you learn about the changes that occur while living with dementia. You may experience changes that affect your ability to complete thoughts, find words, and remember information and directions.
Dementia Companion Handbook
Teepa's Snow Approach™ methods, a series of simple techniques, are based on understanding the areas of the brain that are no longer working and making use of the parts of the brain that are still active.
Positive Approach to Care
Project Lifesaver is an excellent resource, this is a program in Surrey and elsewhere that is a partnership between Surrey Search and Rescue and the police. The person with Alzheimer's wears a small radio transmitter and if lost can be found.
Project Lifesaver
You rely on your medications to keep you healthy. Complicated medication schedules can lead to mistakes: missing doses, taking incorrect amounts, or taking pills at the wrong time. These mistakes could lead to unnecessary doctor or hospital visits.
MedReady® Medication Dispenser
RDS Canada provides a free information and support service for people living with, or affected by, a diagnosis of rarer or young onset dementia.
Rare Dementia Support - offers free services