Understanding Dementia
Unravel the intricacies of this challenging condition. This video provides education about Dementia, it’s various forms, symptoms and risk factors.
Dementia Causes and Risk Factors
Explore the secrets of Dementia with a comprehensive video divulging into the causes and risk factors. Gain more knowledge of the effects of age, genetics, environmental and life style factors which can influences Dementia’s onset.
Dementia Truths and Misconceptions
This presentation debunks common myths surrounding dementia and offers a realistic portrayal of the disease. Attendees can gain in-depth knowledge about the realities of living with dementia and ways to support those affected by it, both emotionally and physically.
Cognitive Reserve: What is it and why it is important
In this presentation, attendees will learn about cognitive reserve - a concept that refers to the brain's ability to resist damage and maintain cognitive function. Find out why cognitive reserve is important and how it can be built up through certain methods, including regular exercise, learning new skills, and engaging in mentally stimulating activities.
Changing Mindsets Shifting Mental Models to End Dementia Stigma
Viewers will learn how to challenge existing mental models surrounding dementia and see the disease through a more compassionate lens. With an emphasis on changing mindsets, this session seeks to reduce the stigma surrounding dementia and elevate empathy towards individuals living with it.
I'm Still Me-Mindset and Bias Toward Dementia A Societal and Self Level Shift
This education session offers attendees an opportunity to delve into a thoughtful conversation about the perspectives and prejudices surrounding dementia, both at a personal and societal scale. By delving into the human aspects of the condition, participants can cultivate a deeper understanding and empathy towards individuals living with dementia, while also contributing to the alleviation of detrimental stereotypes.
A Dementia Diagnosis: Now What?
Gain valuable guidance and support for individuals, caregivers, and the community in this impactful presentation on navigating life after a dementia diagnosis, empowering everyone involved to find meaningful ways to adapt, cope, and provide care.
Building Dementia Friendly Communities Strategies for Success
This informative session explores the concept of building dementia-friendly communities and offers actionable strategies for success. Attendees will gain insightful and practical information on developing supportive and empowering environments that accommodate the needs of individuals living with dementia.
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The Six Pillars
While there is no guarantee to preventing Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, this video discusses ways to improve your chances of keeping your brain healthy as you age. These come from the six pillars of brain health, as well as other things you can do to lead a healthy lifestyle for your brain.
This is What Alzheimer’s looks like:
What does it feel like to be diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease? Pam Montana and Chris Hannafan offer their Brief but Spectacular takes on what it means to live with the disease and how their worlds have changed.
Sharing Real-Life Stories of Young Onset Dementia
There 28,000 people in Canada living with young onset dementia. And each one of them—and their family members—has a story to tell
Normal Aging vs. Dementia
Do I have dementia? Is my forgetfulness normal? In this video, I explain the difference between normal forgetfulness (normal aging) and dementia.
It’s Not Called Getting Old
Asking the same question, over and over again. It’s not called getting old, it’s called getting ill.
If you or a loved one are experiencing memory loss, it could be a sign of dementia.
6 Siblings Living In The Shadow Of Alzheimer’s | TODAY
Five of the six siblings have tested positive for early onset Alzheimer’s, which struck their father in his 40s. They share their touching story of heartache and hope, now the subject of a new book.
KEYS BAGS NAMES WORDS Trailer
Dementia is one of the greatest fears of people today. This documentary aims to shift that narrative of fear and hopelessness to one of hope and action. There are things we can do as individuals to reduce our risk of developing dementia.
Persons with Dementia: Skills for Addressing Challenging Behaviors
Caring for Veterans with dementia can be both rewarding and challenging. The VA has developed this training program to help you adopt a more positive approach to address Veterans with dementia.
Dementia Care By Design - Documentary / 30 minute edit © 2015
By 2030, there will be over 75 million people worldwide with dementia. When symptoms make living at home impossible, those with dementia are often moved to a care facility. But, what is life like for those living in care? This ethnographic documentary, Dementia Care by Design, explores how the mindful design of care facilities impacts quality of life for its residents.
I Live with Dementia
It's time for understanding. That's why we're shining a light on the facts about people living with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia.
If We Don’t Fear Dementia
I wonder if we could imagine a world where we do not fear cognitive impairment like dementia. The word dementia itself evokes powerful emotions.
Sugar Level Protects Brain From Dementia
Researchers studied 17 different levels of sugar in people. Learn of the direct connection they found between sugar and dementia. Find out why a good sugar level matters as much to healthy people as it does to diabetics.
Into the Fog: Living with Early-Onset Alzheimer’s
What's it like to live with early-onset Alzheimer's? Brian was diagnosed with the disease, which took many of his close relatives, at age 54.
PAC: Sharing Stories
Project Advisory Committee sharing their experiences about dementia with the I'm Still Me project.
Experience 12 Minutes In Alzheimer's Dementia
Just what is a loved one with dementia going through? A 12-minute virtual Alzheimer's tour reveals more than you ever imagined.
The Four Myths of Dementia | Kate Irving | TEDxDCU
Kate Irving, who has spent the last 20 years of her career working with people with Dementia, is clinical lead in the Memory Works clinic in the Healthy Living Centre, an initiative to decrease stigma and increase access to information about cognitive health promotion for all.
Dementia Caregiving Hallucinations or Delusions
This video is part of a series called "Sharing the Journey", a resource for dementia caregivers that is supported by the Victoria Hospitals Foundation and produced by Island Health.
How to Talk to Someone With Dementia
Learn how to communicate with someone with cognitive loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia.
Nationally renowned memory care consultant Diana Waugh shares her personal experience and the mistakes she made as a caregiver for her mother.
4 Common Dementia Caregiver Mistakes
Welcome to the place where I share dementia tips, strategies, and information for family members caring for a loved one with any type of dementia (such as Alzheimer's disease, Lewy Body dementia, vascular dementia, frontotemporal dementia, etc.)
5 Tips for Talking to your Loved One with Dementia
Welcome to the place where I share dementia tips, strategies, and information for family members caring for a loved one with any type of dementia (such as Alzheimer's disease, Lewy Body dementia, vascular dementia, frontotemporal dementia, etc.)
You Can’t Ask That - Wheelchair Users
We meet Canadians from across the country who reveal what it’s like to be a wheelchair user. They candidly reveal the challenges, frustrations and some surprising benefits.