Mrs. Dumaresq was a care partner. She will share her experiences and will give suggestions for health and social care providers to better support care partners.
The needs of care partners: What can healthcare providers do?
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News & Stories
Latest news and stories from Forward With Dementia…
Showcase on Healthy Aging Research – New Brunswick
Members of the New Brunswick Forward with Dementia team recently participated in an event co-hosted by The Canadian Frailty Network and the New Brunswick Health Research Foundation.
Strategies for Communicating with Persons Living with Dementia
Learn strategies for communicating with persons living with dementia by watching our webinar in collaboration with the Alzheimer Society of New Brunswick.
Communicating a Diagnosis – Webinar
Watch our webinar on the topic “Communicating a dementia diagnosis while providing hope”.
Living well with Dementia Webinar
The Canadian Forward with Dementia team presents a webinar about living well with dementia.
Alice-Girard award for a publication in French
We are delighted to share with you that the article “The Quebec Alzheimer Plan, a plan based in...
Listen to the MileAGE Podcast
The New Brunswick Forward with Dementia team join the MileAGE Podcast to discuss the research project that helped to shape the Forward with Dementia website and campaign.
Watch the Forward with Dementia Webinar
The Canadian Forward with Dementia team presents a webinar to share information about the initiative and website.
Finding the right solution
From Wayne’s perspective, think about what is best for the person, rather than automatically deciding to send someone to the emergency department at the hospital, because “maybe that is not always the best solution to the problem.”
Living with young onset dementia and dealing with depression
Karen believes in doing things differently for those diagnosed at an earlier age, like her mother. In many cases, people who are diagnosed with early onset dementia, remain very active, vibrant and healthy.
Caring and Caregiving for a Person Living with Dementia
Public Event During Alzheimer's Awareness Month (January), the Canadian Consortium for...
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.
Free support group for people living with dementia!
Dementia Alliance International has announced the creation of a new Social Chat Group specifically...
A message of hope
CTV News Atlantic: Presenting a message of hope and spreading awareness that you can live positively with dementia
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.
George’s story
George and Joan became involved with the Alzheimer Society in their community shortly after Joan’s diagnosis. When George found out about the Forward with Dementia project, he was thrilled!
Being open about dementia
A diagnosis can be traumatic, but the journey can still hold a lot of beauty. Learning to be open about a dementia diagnosis with those around you may help. Read Catherine’s story about her and her mother’s experience here.
Aducanumab
Is the new drug for Alzheimer’s disease a cure?
The joys and challenges of caring from far away
Although it was not easy, I’m grateful I had that time with my Mom when she probably needed me most.
Travelling after a dementia diagnosis
Rosa was pleased that despite Arnaldo’s dementia diagnosis, they were still able to go on their trip.
Support of a highly trained assistance dog
Sarah gives Phil the confidence to do things on his own.
Becoming the organizer to help with your partner’s dementia
The dementia diagnosis was a shock to them both. Maeve and Kerrie talked at length about their future and the best way forward.
Our dementia diagnosis experience
It’s hard to hear anything after the diagnosis, so my advice is to ask your doctor for written information. That way you can look at it and digest it after you get over the shock.
Sharing Mom’s dementia diagnosis
It was important to talk to her friends and acquaintances, explain the changes in behaviour, and ask them to continue to be her friends.
Sharing the diagnosis and a love of dogs
So often our pets help us to cope better. They are great company, their love is unconditional, and they have a sense of when to be relaxed.