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What is dementia?
The term "dementia" doesn't actually refer to one, specific disease. Rather, it's an overall term for a set of symptoms that are caused by disorders affecting the brain.
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Living well with dementia
A diagnosis of dementia does not mean your life is over. This section provides you with strategies to live well with dementia, along with tips and advice from other people who are living with dementia.
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Research
Research moves us forward. Your support will get us closer to life-altering treatments, better care and cures for Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.
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What are the 8A’s of Dementia
Timmins-Porcupine District
July 5, 2024
The 8A’s of Dementia will help you understand the meaning of dementia symptoms and find strategies to manage them effectively
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