What is Dementia?
A 4-part series, developed and delivered in partnership with Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Primary Health Care Team-BANAC and the Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County. This series seeks to build understanding of dementia and ways to support persons living with dementia and their families.
Session 1: April 6 - Understanding Dementia
Session 2: April 7 - Communication and Behaviour Changes
Session 3: April 13 - Building Resiliency - Support Strategies
Session 4: April 14 - Brain Health - Prevention Strategies
Session 1: Overview of Dementia
- What is Dementia: Day 1 Powerpoint
- What is Dementia: Indigenous Perspectives and Cultural Understandings (i-caare)
- Signs & Symptoms of Dementia: An Indigenous Guide (i-caare)
- What is Dementia – Native Women's Association of Canada / Public Health Agency of Canada
- Other Types of Dementia – Alzheimer Society of Canada
- Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome | Alzheimer Society of Canada
Session 2: Communication & Behaviour Changes
- What is Dementia: Day 2 powerpoint
- What to Expect after Diagnosis: An Indigenous Person’s Guide (i-caare)
- Caring for Yourself and Your Loved One While Living with Dementia - Native Women's Association of Canada / Public Health Agency of Canada
- Looking After Yourself – Alzheimer Society of Canada
Session 3: Building Resiliency - Support Strategies
- What is Dementia: Day 3 Powerpoint
- What to Expect after Diagnosis: An Indigenous Person’s Guide (i-caare)
- Caring for Yourself and Your Loved One While Living with Dementia - Native Women's Association of Canada / Public Health Agency of Canada
- Looking After Yourself – Alzheimer Society of Canada
Session 4: Brain Health
- What is Dementia: Day 4 Powerpoint
- Preventing Dementia in Indigenous Peoples by Aging Well - (i-caare)
- Brain Health Tips to Reduce your risk of dementia – Alzheimer Society of Canada