Susan Frick | 13 December 2023 Maybe it’s from the season or maybe it’s from the darker and colder days, but the conversation in the last few caregiver sessions of the Without Warning program has taken a turn. Without Warning is a support program for those living with younger onset Alzheimer’s disease which will soon […]
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Dementia can cause your sleeping habits to change. You may sleep too much or not enough or wake up several times during the night. Poor sleep quality can make dementia symptoms worse. However, there are things you can do to improve your sleep. You can: Find more sleep tips for people with dementia. This information is
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The first point of contact for people with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia is often a health care professional. They provide care, support, and resources for people living with dementia. Some of the health care professionals who may be involved in diagnosing and providing care include: Discover how health care providers play a role
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Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills. It’s important to know that people with Alzheimer’s progress at different rates and stages after their diagnosis. Stages of the disease include: Throughout the course of the disease, a person’s symptoms may worsen and then improve, but their abilities will continue to
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The Public Health Center of Excellence on Dementia Caregiving has released two new resources; A Guide on Advanced Care Planning Resources: For People Living with Dementia and Their Care Partners which contains a range of tools, materials and information related to advanced care planning, including financial, housing, medical, legal, and palliative/hospice care assistance and Public
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Have you ever wondered what may happen in the event of an emergency or at the end of life regarding your medical treatment? Do you have a plan in place, so your loved ones know your preferences? If you don’t, now is the time to start thinking about your advance care plan. Advance care planning
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