Dementia

A webinar series: Occupational Therapy & Dementia. Promoting Inclusion, Rights and Opportunities for People Living With Dementia

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[ad_1] PERSON, Environment and Occupation. #ROARdementia WEBINAR SERIES: PERSON 24th October at 3pm BST. INTRODUCTION Occupational therapists work to enable people and communities to live their best lives. They work with people of all ages, focusing on the ways in which time spent influences health and well-being, this could be playing sport, through going to … Read more

Memory’s Mirage! The Intricate World of Confabulation in Dementia –

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[ad_1] September 25, 2023 As the elderly population continues to grow, so does the prevalence of dementia, a complex condition that impacts memory, cognition, and daily life. One strange phenomenon that often accompanies dementia is confabulation, a behaviour that can be challenging for both the elderly with a dementia diagnosis and their caregivers. Let us … Read more

The Written Word – Supporting Families and Professionals Providing Dementia Care

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[ad_1] The Written Word – Supporting Families and Professionals Providing Dementia Care September 25, 2023 by Alzheimer’s Speaks Listen Live or Listen at Your Convenience Tuesday September 26th, 2023 2 pm EST, 1 pm CST, 12 pm MST, 11 am PST & 7 pm London GMT, 9 pm South Africa SAST, and on the 27th at … Read more

World Alzheimer’s Month #WorldAlzheimersDay | Let’s Talk about Dementia

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[ad_1] #NeverTooEarly September is World Alzheimer’s Month, an international campaign to raise dementia awareness and challenge stigma. Each year, Alzheimer and dementia associations, alongside all those involved in the treatment, care and support of people living with dementia, from around the world unite to organise advocacy and information provision events. The focus of this year’s … Read more

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