Living with dementia is challenging. But if you're as tenacious as Joe Dolan, you won't let that keep you down. Hear firsthand as he reflects on family history; how dementia has affected his relationship; and why he believes maintaining a sense of purpose is the most important aspect of living with dementia. For more info visit: www.lifewithdementia.ca/blog

It's not easy facing life's challenges alone, and that leaves us all yearning for support and understanding. Nowadays, we have a world of "virtual support" right at our fingertips. Today, we talk to Christine Prysunka of the Alzheimer's Society, on their latest adventure in offering education, awareness, and support through an online community. See the full show notes at www.thedementiapodcast.org/blog

Worldwide there are 50 million people living with dementia, which means not a day goes by where we don't hear or see something about Alzheimer's and dementia. But where do you turn? And what role does your local community play? Beth Mansell, with the SAGE Senior's Association in Edmonton, shares thoughts on the role of community in this process. Find out more and subscribe at www.thedementiapodcast.org.