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May 29, 2013 | 12:00PM EDT

Dr. Jaglal, Vice-Chair Research and Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Toronto describes the needs and gaps in health and community based services for neurological populations across Canada and the model that was developed based on the themes identified via these needs and gaps.  The Chronic Care Model for Neurological Conditions (CCM-NC), builds on the...

May 22, 2013 | 12:00PM EDT

Dr. David Hogan, Professor and  inaugural Director of the Brenda Strafford Centre on Aging, University of Calgary guides you through the new Canadian Consensus Conference on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Dementia (CCCDTD4)  2012 guidelines and discuss how they relate to the prevention and detection of dementia.  

Apr 11, 2013 | 12:00PM EDT

The National Population Health Study of Neurological Conditions (the Study) is a five-year Study (2009-2014) that is expected to provide data on the scope, risk of onset and prognostic factors, health service utilization and the current and projected impact of neurological conditions over the next five, 10 and 20 years. In collaboration with Neurological Health Charities Canada (NHCC) and the...

Mar 13, 2013 | 12:00PM EDT

The Supportive Pathways program is a care philosophy that was developed by Client Service Managers in Carewest, Calgary Alberta. It was originally designed to enable front line care staff to care for persons with dementia. The philosophy has grown to encompass all those who provide care for elderly persons. For most people with dementia, there are behaviours that are predictable and can...

Feb 27, 2013 | 12:00PM EST

In Association with the Research Applied Program (RAP): A Series of webinars that highlights Early Researchers and their findings in the field of Dementia.

Jan 16, 2013 | 12:00PM EST

A diagnosis of dementia doesn’t affect only the person with the disease. It affects his friends, family and co-workers. People with dementia and their families report that as difficult as it is to receive a diagnosis, the stigma they experience can be challenging. In this presentation, Roger Bumstead and his wife Mireille join Mary Schulz, Director of Education, at the Alzheimer Society of...

Dec 12, 2012 | 12:00PM EST

 

"Intergenerational Music Interactions with Residents Living with Dementia"

In Association with the Research Applied Program (RAP): A Series of webinars that highlights Early Researchers and their findings in the field of Dementia.

Nov 28, 2012 | 12:00PM EST

Alzheimer's disease and related dementias are by their diagnosis terminal illnesses.  Over the past few years dementia care and hospice palliative care have turned their lens to quality care for people with late stage dementia.  Integrating a palliative approach in dementia care can make the world of difference to the experience of those living with dementia and their caregivers....

Nov 18, 2012 | 9:00AM EST

When it comes to care for the elderly, nursing homes are a relatively new phenomenon in Denmark. Eighty per cent of elderly Danes live at home. And when someone with dementia goes into a nursing home their freedom and self determination are the most important thing. They enjoy adventure and indulge in life's pleasures. Check out the CBC Radio called "It's Their Life" which will air...

Sep 20, 2012 | 12:00PM EDT

This event took place on September 20th, 2012. Click play below to watch a recording of this webinar: