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Better Together: two frameworks that align to provide a big picture view to guide service planning and delivery

04/17/2012, 10:17AM in Knowledge Translation and Exchange - 0 Comments

There’s so much information available on mental health and dementia that it can be overwhelming and confusing, especially when experts provide conflicting recommendations or can’t agree on approaches.

It is never too early to talk about Advance Care Planning!

04/16/2012, 6:16PM in Advance Care Planning (ACP) - 0 Comments

Speak Up Canada! Today is National Advance Care Planning Day. Start the conversation about future health care and end of life care wishes.
 
We urge you to share this message, and to encourage individuals you work with to start having conversations about advance care planning with loved ones, friends, and their health care team.

The Speak Up Campaign website - www.advancecareplanning.ca - has considerable resources to assist with having these conversations.

‘Brushing Up on Mouth Care’: Addressing the complex oral care needs of persons with dementia

04/10/2012, 2:10PM in Healthy Living / Health Promotion, Oral Health - 0 Comments

This post has been submitted on behalf of Dr. Mary McNally from Dalhousie University.

Importance of oral health in old age

“…you know with dementia residents, it can be very difficult. And sometimes I think to myself …  if I'm ever starting with dementia, I'll leave instructions with my family to have all my teeth pulled out." (1)
- Care Provider