Helpful stories to guide your journey
Explore practical tips, expert advice, and heartwarming stories to help you better understand dementia and support those you care about—from everyday challenges to meaningful moments.
Normal Aging vs. Dementia: Understanding the Difference
We've all been there – you can't find your keys, and you start to worry. Here's a guide.
Empower people with dementia by giving options
Just because a person has dementia, doesn’t mean they can’t think or make decisions.
Book ideas to help children understand dementia
If you have young kids, try some of these options
Understanding Low Motivation in Dementia
Low motivation in dementia shows through reduced energy, concentration difficulties, and slower responses to routine activities. Effective strategies include interactive games, creative arts projects, music and movement activities, and personalized engagement based on individual life history to support cognitive function and overall well-being.
Understanding the Connection Between Exercise and Alzheimer's Risk Reduction
Regular physical activity supports brain health and quality of life for people with dementia. Simple movements like walking, stretching, or dancing create routine, boost mood, and provide accomplishment. Even small amounts of consistent activity help maintain engagement, energy, and overall well-being throughout daily life.
Finding Joy in Every Moment: A Granddaughter's Journey with Dementia
Sam Easton's 12-year journey with her grandmother's dementia taught her that love and connection remain constant despite memory changes. Starting when Sam was 11, her family learned that brief, consistent visits and flexible interactions create more joy than traditional expectations. Sam's key insight: her grandmother still cared enough to ask about her life, even when she couldn't remember details. Her approach emphasizes acceptance, playful problem-solving (like turning lost keys into "scavenger hunts"), and finding meaning in small moments - proving that presence matters more than perfect conversations.RetryClaude can make mistakes. Please double-check responses.
Shrinking social circles are too common in the dementia community
You’re probably not imagining it. Your social circle may have shrunk or slimmed down.
Choose Your Own Adventure: 5 Fun Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Dementia
If you're looking for a way to make risk reduction fun, here are some adventures to try
More than Memory Loss: How Dementia Can Affect Communication
A helpful guide with practical tips to stay socially connected
5 Signs You Could Use Dementia Support
Do any of these questions sound like your inside voice right now? If so, you're not alone...
Small enjoyable activities make a big impact
Olga, a local nurse, shares how small activities can make a big difference for people living with dementia :)
5 Tips to Help Reduce Your Risk of Alzheimer's
We're sharing some practical steps you can take here
Don't miss a global pioneer coming to Calgary
If you care about Alzheimer's disease and other dementias and dream of a better future, this event is for you.
A guide for anyone touched by dementia during the holidays
If you're dealing with dementia during the holiday season, find balance and avoid burnout.
