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Listen to the MileAGE Podcast

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.

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Finding the right solution

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.”

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A message of hope

A message of hope

CTV News Atlantic: Presenting a message of hope and spreading awareness that you can live positively with dementia

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You can still have joy in your life

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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George’s story

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!

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Being open about dementia

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.

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Our dementia diagnosis experience

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.

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