Caregiving
There is Power in Their Purpose: Turning caregivers into healthcare allies
Are you a healthcare professional who is interested in family caregivers’ rights? Do you wish healthcare was more accessible to [...]
Alzheimer's and Dementia
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Alzheimer's and Dementia
Flexing Your Memory: A brain wellness bootcamp
Alzheimer’s Disease affects up to 10% of North Americans over the age of 65. While there are several medications which [...]
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Alzheimer's and Dementia
Speaking to Children and Teens about Alzheimer's Disease
Finding out that someone close to you has Alzheimer’s disease and coping with this progressive illness can be distressing for anyone. The [...]
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Alzheimer's and Dementia
Practical Adaptations for an Alzheimer Friendly Environment
The living environment surrounding a person with Alzheimer’s disease can have a significant impact on their behaviors. In this conference [...]
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Alzheimer's and Dementia
Alzheimer’s Disease and the Loss Experienced by Caregivers and Loved Ones
One’s journey with a person with Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder (ADRD) is marked by numerous losses that can [...]
Cancer
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Cancer
Ask Dr. Lam: Dr. Wendy Lam takes your questions about CML, living well and stopping treatment
PLEASE NOTE: Due to technical difficulties, there is an echo in the recording. However, this shouldn’t hinder your understanding of [...]
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Cancer
The right to live or die – who decides?
In November 2014 Brittany Maynard made the news when at 29 years old, after being diagnosed with Stage 4 brain [...]
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Cancer
Session 2 - Understanding ovarian cancer: for the newly diagnosed
This session will provide an overview for those recently diagnosed with the intent of offering information, practical resources, and decision-making [...]
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Cancer
Session 3 - Practical resources: what to expect and how to help
This session will provide an overview for those seeking to gain an understanding of the practical and supportive resources available. [...]
Caregiving
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Caregiving
On a High Note: The healing power of music
Do you experience high levels of stress as a family caregiver? Do you find yourself playing your favourite calming music [...]
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Caregiving
There is Power in Your Purpose: Caregivers can get what they want and need
Do you ever feel your voice isn’t being heard as a family caregiver? Do you think the health care system [...]
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Caregiving
There is Power in Your Purpose: The persuasive caregiver
Do you ever feel your voice isn’t being heard as a family caregiver? Do you think the health care system [...]
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Caregiving
There is Power in Your Purpose: Creating a network of caregiver allies
Do you ever feel your voice isn’t being heard as a family caregiver? Do you think the health care system [...]
Health and Wellness
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Health and Wellness
Adapted Travel in Quebec and Elsewhere in the World!
Planning and preparing for a trip is a good opportunity to break away from the daily routine which can be [...]
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Health and Wellness
Respite - The Importance of Time for Yourself
Respite is critical in being able to provide care for a loved one, but so often we don’t take the [...]
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Health and Wellness
Practical Adaptations for an Alzheimer Friendly Environment
The living environment surrounding a person with Alzheimer’s disease can have a significant impact on their behaviors. In this conference [...]
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Health and Wellness
The Secret to Turning Caregiver Guilt into Caregiver Wellness!
I was raised in a family who used guilt as a motivation technique. I say that a bit in tongue [...]