Dementia. Now what?
For people living with dementia
The categories below contain information, tools, links and stories from other’s experiences with dementia
Explore stories and experiences of dementia
Having peer support can be helpful
Peer support groups are a place of real honesty and you discover through all of that, that there is life with the illness.
Sharing information to make everyone more comfortable
Fiona was diagnosed with posterior cortical atrophy (PCA) in 2017. Inspired by a suggestion in an online PCA support group, Fiona’s daughter wrote a simple document that explained the challenges Fiona was facing.
You can still have joy in your life
Myrna came to realize that just because you are diagnosed with dementia doesn’t mean life is over. Somewhere along the line she got permission to be happy, and she sees that as a pivotal moment in her life after diagnosis.
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We are here to help you move forward
With the help of people living with dementia, care partners, and health and social care providers, we’ve tried to create a comprehensive website featuring up to date information, guidance, and tools to support living with dementia. We will continue to add content and update information regularly.
This web site is free to use on any device and has practical suggestions for each stage of your journey.
If you have any suggestions about this site or the content featured, we would love to hear from you so please contact: info@forward-avancer.ca and let us know what country you are accessing this site from.