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World Health Organization is taking on the mountain of dementia in global action. Guest Kavitha Kolappa discusses her work on a knowledge exchange platform with the World Health Organization. This project is encouraging international commitment
The truth is people can live well with Alzheimer’s. That's the message Arthena Caston and Jay Reinstein want you to hear. Listen to the voice of lived experience as two outspoken Alzheimer advocates share their thoughts, fears, and observations
What could a supportive work environment look like for workers with dementia? Top-notch researcher Josephine McMurray is helping employers look differently at mild cognitive impairment and early-onset dementia, in the workplace. Life With Dem
Lisa Poole, founder of Dementia Connections magazine, shares her personal journey to awareness of a fragmented health system and the importance of aligning expectations with true understanding.
Maybe the Beatles had it right after all. Can creating dementia friendly communities and age friendly communities really be as simple as giving love? Hear from Jennifer Mallamo and the wise words she shares around treating others with love, pat
Combining the voice of dementia into technology development can offer huge potential for mobile health giants. Hear from Dr. Joon Lee at the Cumming School of Medicine, a national leader in brain and mental health research, talk about the impor
Hear from research duo, Dr. Jennifer Watt and Dr. Zahra Goodarzi as they share their story about comparing hundreds of research cases to create “best level evidence” and help their geriatric patients, families, and informal caregivers make the
Find out what the Dementia Association for Awareness and Support has been up to - and hear about a new podcast series we are embarking on that will include the voice of a new co-host! This special fall/winter series will highlight the expertise
Long-term care environments are often viewed as institutional settings. Find out what we can do to change that and support environments that are full of creative spirit. Guest: Dr. Habib Chaudhury. Life With Dementia is a proud member of the Al
No one has gone untouched by the global crisis of COVID-19; but what has come out of this that might actually be better? That’s the topic we are hitting today with Cindy Bond of the Alzheimer's Society in Calgary, Alberta. We'll look at how the
If you’re someone who worries about getting Alzheimer’s or dementia someday, you’ll want to hear how science, and specifically the work of Dr. Rob Sutherland, is proving that we can fight back against genetic predispositions of dementia. Life W
Knowing that you have a genetic predisposition to Alzheimer’s can leave you feeling like you’re constantly in the shadow of impending bad news. Hear a deeply personal story from my mother, as she talks through some of the fear and anxiety she l
The current health crisis and subsequent social isolation has placed additional stress upon family and friends who are supporting and/or caring for persons living with dementia at home in their chosen community. Our guest is Teri Kennedy-Flynn,
It is stigma that kills hope in a dementia diagnosis. Roger Marple has been living with Alzheimer’s disease for 5 years. Yet he refuses to shy away from this diagnosis and instead, is claiming its existence as an important part of his life. His
This episode marks the official one year anniversary of the Life With Dementia podcast. The podcast community is the perfect avenue for addressing the fear, pain and apprehension so many of us have in experiencing dementia. I believe some of th
Hear about the latest adventure of the Life With Dementia podcast - teaming up with Tusk, the Caregiver Navigation Tool! https://www.dementiaassociation.ca
A courageous daughter opens up about the family experience upon her father receiving a diagnosis of early-onset dementia, and how the “ripple effect” of speaking out can help make a difference in the lives of others. Brande Terashita tells her
If you know what it’s like to feel exasperated or ignored in your role as a family caregiver, you’ll want to catch this episode and chime in on the dialogue surrounding what’s being coined as caregiver-centered care. Dr. Jasneet Parmar with Co
Being a part of someone's life who is living with dementia is hard. It completely changes the relationship on both sides and introduces challenges to the very basics of everyday living. Yet, sometimes we forget that the act of caring is an inte
“Dementia is not a physical disease, but a cognitive one.” These are the clear words of Jim Mann, living with dementia and desperately trying to shatter the stereotypes that surround it. If we really want to help someone living with dementia, w
Bernie Travis is a woman on a mission: to spread hope surrounding the dementia diagnosis. Today on our show we talk to Bernie as she shares the personal story that led her to start the Early Onset Dementia Alberta Foundation and host an annual
Bernie Travis is a woman on a mission: to spread hope surrounding the dementia diagnosis. Today on our show we talk to Bernie as she shares the personal story that led her to start the Early Onset Dementia Alberta Foundation and host an annual
Finding the right resources at the right time is a crucial need for people affected by a chronic illness. But what if there was a tool that helped you do exactly that? Find out about a technology platform aiming to intelligently reduce stress f
Just like art, dementia has the power to be transformative. Dr. Gene Cohen taught the world that just because we age doesn’t mean we lose our ability to create and even a brain affected by Alzheimer’s still has the capacity to learn, use the im
It’s not often that we receive a message from doctors upon the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or dementia to go dancing or paint a picture. But what if it was? Doctors around the world are beginning to recognize the health benefits of engaging in art
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