What is Frontotemporal Dementia?
On Tuesday, March the 9th we hosted a public lecture, What is Frontotemporal Dementia? And How can doctors work best with patients and caregivers?
This informative session was presented by Tiffany Chow, MD of Rotman Research Institute and Ross Memory Clinic at Baycrest and Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, Neurology Division and Geriatric Psychiatry Division, University of Toronto.
We are pleased to offer a modified version of her slide presentation.
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Understanding Pain & Dementia Workshop can help families learn about pain in someone with dementia. We also know that over 80% of people living in residential care experience enduring pain. For older persons with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, the problem is even greater because they cannot self-report or reliably ask for medical attention. Log-on to the Understanding Pain & Dementia website (http://www.painanddementia.ualberta.ca) to find out more.
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The Canadian Coalition for Seniors' Mental Health is hosting their 4th national conference, September 27 - 28, 2010, at the Halifax Westin Hotel. The two-day event contains keynotes, workshops, and presentations by seniors' mental health advocates.
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The Education and Training theme of CDKTN is seeking visiting scholars who have interest in dementia and knowledge translation.
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The Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia prepares an educational training program for new caregivers. The six week program will better equip caregivers to support newly diagnosed family members.
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The University of Virginia School of Medicine has launched its new website: Memory Commons. Visit Memory Commons to read caregiver, physician, and patient articles; access training programs and educational activities; and find out the latest medical advances in dementia care.
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Jim Mann, a member of CDKTN's National Board of Directors, and his personal experience with AD. This short article and video explain how early diagnosis became crucial for Jim in coping with Alzheimer's.
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An article and two short films co-produced by CDKTN and the Canadian Red Cross that follow in-home caregivers. The films approach the practices in caregiving, the challenges involved, and the solutions being sought.
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The second of four very short films aimed to increase understanding of Alzheimer's disease.
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A new report from the Alzheimer's Association projects the looming crisis that awaits America. By mid-century, the costs of caring for Alzheimer's disease will have increased nearly five-fold to coincide with the rise in patients.
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CCSMH’s 4th National Conference, September 27th-28th, 2010, is organizing a poster competition for students engaged in the study of seniors’ mental health. Submissions to the competition are open to all students that plan on attending the conference.
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The Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia and the Nova Scotia Centre on Aging at Mount Saint Vincent University have created a new publication to help protect seniors from financial fraud. It’s in Your Hands: Legal Information for Seniors and Their Families will be free of charge and distributed at information sessions across the province.
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The third of four pocket films about Alzheimer's disease.
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These four very short "pocket" films aim to increase understanding of Alzheimer's disease.
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The fourth "pocket" film aimed to increase understanding of Alzheimer's disease.
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On April 1, 2010 the Nova Scotia government enacted new legislation called the Personal Directives Act (PDA). This new law will affect who we want to make our health care decisions when we can't.
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As the New Year tolled in 2010, Canadians were faced with startling news that we are about to face an epidemic of dementia that will overwhelm our national healthcare system and devastate our economy within one generation unless significant policy changes are made.
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On November 26th the Geriatric Medicine Research Unit (GMRU) in conjunction with the Canadian Dementia Knowledge Translation Network (CDKTN) hosted Think Tank 2009: Dementia Care in Nova Scotia. The objective of the Think Tank was to engage potential research-users in the creation of a research agenda in the area of dementia care. As a result, we hope to create a program that is responsive to the needs of those in policy and practice.
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The goal of the Rural and Remote Memory Clinic is to provide better care for individuals living with dementia in rural and remote northern areas of Saskatchewan.
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