“The Martin Family Legacy Garden hopes to create a sense of belonging for all who join the space, keeping inclusivity and support at the forefront. The hope is that the park will act as an inspiration for other projects by promoting thoughtful design and accessibility.”
If you are in an emergency room on Vancouver Island and see carts being wheeled around filled with items such as blankets, neck pillows, and stuffed animals, you are probably in one of urgent care facilities that are implementing “Comfort Carts.” The single-use items on the cart are given to seniors as way to help individuals feel more comfortable as they wait to receive healthcare. “‘And gosh, does it ever feel good when you see the smile on a senior’s face, or the comfort, that look of relief when you provide those kinds of items to a senior in distress.'”
Click here to read more about this initiative.
“I invite the premier, health minster, and the people directly responsible for this decision to come for a sleepover in the hallway of one of our hospitals for a few days. Once you have experienced the indignity of eating, sleeping, and toileting in a thin gown in front of a ward full of people, visitors, doctors, custodial staff and other allied health-care workers, I might be willing to accept that this policy was made in an informed way.”
The above is from a powerful opinion piece written by Manpreet (Mona) Gill. Click here to read the full article.
Below are 10 warning signs of Alzheimers.
Please re-Tweet these 10 warning signs of possible #Alzheimers disease. Share concerns about your own cognitive #health or that of a loved one with the doctor and ask for a cognitive assessment (which is free as part of the #Medicare Annual #Wellness Visit). #dementia #aging pic.twitter.com/H2cC8ZvmvZ
— Ian Kremer (@LEAD_Coalition) March 19, 2023
What are you doing on May 3rd and 4th? Why not attend the free online Dementia Learning Summit.
📣 Take part in a 20-minute survey about social robots – you can participate even if you have no experience with robots! 🤖
— Neuroethics Canada (@NeuroethicsUBC) November 11, 2020
To participate, visit: https://t.co/LYDlRwL1SN or email Dr. Jill Dosso at jill.dosso@ubc.ca pic.twitter.com/cYx7Gupdza
As many people know, Alzheimer’s can be a very isolating journey for both patients and their caregivers. Memory Cafes help address these issues by providing people like Doug and Connie Moore with opportunities to connect with others over conversation and coffee.
To find Comfort Cafes in Canada, visit this website.
“‘I feel like I’m living in a bubble. Outside is everyone else’s world and inside is mine.'” https://aptnnews.ca/2019/07/05/freds-story-living-and-documenting-dementia/.
What is advocacy?
Who is an advocate?
What do advocacy and being an advocate mean?
Find out at Dementia Network Calgary’s upcoming event.
Dementia Network Calgary: Community Gathering on Advocacy
Date: Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Place: Renfrew Community Association
Click here to register for this event.
A definite "must read" and time well spent. "'I am mine': This is what Alzheimer's is like at 4" #alzheimers #healthcare #familypresence #patientexperience https://t.co/4Vedw0aPTC
— Patients 4 Change (@Pts4Chg) September 19, 2018
