Dementia Connections

Welcome to the Dementia Connections Podcast, where each week we share the latest research, expert advice, and stories about living well with dementia. 

This week we have two new stories to share.

1. In our first story, Pam Osbourne, shares about her experiences as an Animal Assisted Therapy Specialist supporting people living with Alzheimers disease and other dementias to connect with animals.
2. Our second story celebrates the resilient spirit of Thea Maria as she adapts to the changes dementia brings to her life, and also describes the sensory strategies her family members employ to help her find moments of connection and joy.

As always, you'll find the full articles and the links to related resources at  DementiaConnections.ca

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Preorder the Spring/Summer 2022 issue of Dementia Connections magazine.  Your  and digital or print copy will be delivered mid-May.

SPRING/SUMMER ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS // Shining a Light on Frontotemporal Dementia / Creative Approaches Improve Care / Eating Well at Home with Dementia / Design for Dementia: Soundscapes / Long-distance Care Partnerships / Working Around Barriers to Care / And so much more!

Welcome to the Dementia Connections Podcast, where each week we share the latest research, expert advice, and stories about living well with dementia. 

This week we have two stories to share about building resilience, which is an important  undertaking for people living with dementia, for care partners, and for us all.

1. In our first story, Cari Borenko, Lead of Advance Care Planning at Fraser Health discusses how we can increase our future resilience through advance care planning.
2. In our second story, from our archive, expert coach Dr. Kozhi Sidney Makai shares the secrets to building resilience in times of adversity.

As always, you'll find the full articles and the links to related resources at  DementiaConnections.ca

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Preorder the Spring/Summer 2022 issue of Dementia Connections magazine and your copy will be delivered mid-May.

SPRING/SUMMER ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS // Shining a Light on Frontotemporal Dementia / Creative Approaches Improve Care / Eating Well at Home with Dementia / Design for Dementia: Soundscapes / Long-distance Care Partnerships / Working Around Barriers to Care / And so much more!

Welcome to the Dementia Connections Podcast, where each week we share the latest research, expert advice, and stories about living well with dementia. 

This week we have two stories to share about the work of an innovative arts organization called The Bitove Method, a Toronto-based non-profit that offers arts-based classes for people living with dementia.

1. What a Difference Relationships Make - Our first story explores how the organization creates a safe space for people living with dementia to explore creativity.
2. Music is Life - Our second story, from our archive, is about the making of the research-based film Music is Life, which documents the Bitove Method's philosophy of relational caring through the engagement with music.

As always, you'll find the full articles and the links to related resources at  DementiaConnections.ca

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Preorder the Spring/Summer 2022 issue of Dementia Connections magazine.  Your  and digital or print copy will be delivered mid-May.

SPRING/SUMMER ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS // Shining a Light on Frontotemporal Dementia / Creative Approaches Improve Care / Eating Well at Home with Dementia / Design for Dementia: Soundscapes / Long-distance Care Partnerships / Working Around Barriers to Care / And so much more!

Welcome to the Dementia Connections Podcast, where each week we share the latest research, expert advice, and stories about living well with dementia. 

This week we have two new stories to share:

1. In our first story we speak with Molly Robinson who is a rising star on social media where she shares helpful advice as the Dementia Dietitian. Drawing on more than 18 years of experience as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and personal experience supporting her grandmother living with Alzheimer’s disease, Robinson helps care partners and families of people living with dementia create supportive eating environments for their loved one that can boost hydration, improve nutrition and increase enjoyment during mealtimes.
2. In our second story this week, we learn about Driver Lab, an AGE-WELL-supported collaborative study is taking a first step towards clarifying the true potential of automated vehicles for people with dementia.

As always, you'll find the full articles and the links to related resources at  DementiaConnections.ca

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Preorder the Spring/Summer 2022 issue of Dementia Connections magazine.  Your  and digital or print copy will be delivered mid-May.

SPRING/SUMMER ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS // Shining a Light on Frontotemporal Dementia / Creative Approaches Improve Care / Eating Well at Home with Dementia / Design for Dementia: Soundscapes / Long-distance Care Partnerships / Working Around Barriers to Care / And so much more!//

Welcome to the Dementia Connections Podcast, where each week we share the latest research, expert advice, and stories about living well with dementia. 

This week we have two new stories to share:

1. April 16th is Advance Care Planning Day in Canada, offering a reminder to think about what matters most to you and plan for your health and personal care if you ever get sick or injured and can’t speak for yourself. In our first story, Cari Borenko, ACP Lead Manager at Fraser Health Authority in British Columbia, shares 5 practical steps to get you started on your own advance care plan.
2. In our second story this week, photographer and former US National Park Ranger, Kerry Brinkerhoff shares how his love of nature and photography have helped him deal with a challenging past and to live well with frontotemporal dementia.  You won't want to miss Kerry's  inspiring story or his incredible photographs!

As always, you'll find the full articles and the links to related resources at  DementiaConnections.ca

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The Spring/Summer 2022 issue of Dementia Connections magazine is now available for preorder!

Highlights include: 

• Shining a Light on Frontotemporal Dementia
• Creative Approaches Improve Care
• Eating Well at Home with Dementia
• Design for Dementia: Soundscapes
• Long-distance Care Partnerships
• Working Around Barriers to Care
• And so much more!

Preorder Now - Your digital or *print copy will be delivered mid-May! *Print copies available by preorder only.

Welcome to the Dementia Connections Podcast, where each week we share the latest research, expert advice, and stories about living well with dementia. 

This week we have two new stories to share:

1. Did you know that most older adults are not consuming enough key nutrients to stay healthy? For our first story we explore 5 foods for healthy aging in an article based on resources develop by the Nutrition in Disguise project.
2. In our second story this week, Samantha Norberg, a social worker and case manager with Jewish Family Services Calgary, discusses the importance of self-care for caregivers.

As always, you'll find the full articles and the links to related resources at  DementiaConnections.ca

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Welcome to the Dementia Connections Podcast, where each week we share the latest research, expert advice, and stories about living well with dementia. 

This week we have two new stories to share: 

1. In our first story we explore how AGE Inc. is improving long-term care through Gentle Persuasive Approaches that enrich the lives of people with dementia.
2. In our second story this week, we learn about Connected Canadians, a free technology training and support for people living with dementia.

As always, you'll find the full articles and the links to related resources at  DementiaConnections.ca

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Welcome to the Dementia Connections Podcast, where each week we share the latest research, expert advice, and stories about living well with dementia.

This week we have two new stories to share:

1. In our first story we speak with Jenafor Ryane to better understand the work of death doulas - a group of trained professionals who offer comfort and ease stress for people during their dying process and for their loved ones, as well.
2. In our second story this week, we discuss a new support service, and research study, for Canadians living with rare or young onset dementia.

As always, you'll find the full articles and the links to related resources at  DementiaConnections.ca

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Welcome to the Dementia Connections Podcast, where each week we share the latest research, expert advice, and stories about living well with dementia. 

This week we have two brand new stories to share:

1. Did you know that March 14 to 20 is Brain Awareness Week? It's the global campaign to foster public enthusiasm and support for brain science and brain health. To celebrate brain week, we invited brain health expert, Dr. Andrea Wilkinson to offer some practical advice about how care partners can optimize brain health, starting today.
2. In our second story this week, we talk with children’s author Christiana Egi, about her book A Rose for Grandma, which gracefully portrays a child’s ability to understand, accept and adapt to the changes that can accompany dementia.

As always, you'll find the full articles and the links to related resources at  DementiaConnections.ca

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Welcome to the Dementia Connections Podcast, where each week we share the latest research, expert advice, and stories about living well with dementia. 

This week we are celebrating Music Therapy month in Canada by sharing stories about the power of music.

First up is an article written by award-winning author and music therapist Jennifer Buchanan that provides insight into how music can enrich the lives of people living with dementia.

For our second story this week, we revisit an article from our archive about Voices in Motion, an intergenerational choir that includes people with dementia that may even provide a defence against further cognitive and mental decline.

As always, you'll find the full articles and the links to related resources at DementiaConnections.ca

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