Common Dementias & General Resources

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• ​​Alzheimer Society of Canada (AB and NWT Chapter)​​

• Dementia Network Calgary  

• Types of Dementia

• Lewy Body Dementia Canada

• Primary Progressive Aphasia

• Dementia UK (Understanding dementia, Types of dementia, Understanding changes in behaviour, Maintaining health in dementia, Looking after yourself as a carer, etc.)

 

Dementia Evidence Toolkit (Summary of evidence for key pharmacological and non-phramacological interventions in various forms of dementia)

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Keeping Active with Dementia

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• Love To Move (chair based age and dementia friendly gymnastics exercise program developed by the British Gymnastics Foundation)

• Dementia Activity Booklet (McGill School of Physical and Occupational Therapy)

• Activity ideas during coronavirus for people with dementia

 

Local Supports

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• Home Care: support services to patients in community to help maintain independence and safety in home setting.

• Meals on Wheels: A not-for-profit organization that provides meals service to Calgarians to maintain independence in their own homes 

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