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Dementia Connections

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Audio Articles: September 2023

September 17, 2023 23:15 - 6 minutes - 6.24 MB

Welcome to Dementia Connections Audio Articles where we share the latest research news, expert advice, and stories about living well with dementia.  Dementia Connections spoke with Kate Swaffer, one of the most widely known activists for the rights of people with dementia and older people, about why she continues to campaign for change. Our newsletter subscribers also read stories about the 12 risk factors for dementia, communicating about dementia with respect and recent updates on drug t...

Audio Articles: Dec 5, 2022

December 06, 2022 00:48 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MB

Welcome to Dementia Connections Audio Articles, where we share the latest research news, expert advice, and stories about living well with dementia.  This month we'll share three stories.  In the first we explore the fascinating age-tech innovations that support the independence of people living with dementia and care partners. The second story describes new research into why a lifetime of dementia prevention is so important, and the third story is a care partners perspective of a love stro...

Audio Articles: November 17, 2022

November 17, 2022 16:00 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MB

Welcome to the Dementia Connections Podcast, where each week we share the latest research news, expert advice, and stories about living well with dementia.  In this episode we'll share three stories. In this episode we'll share three stories. The first explores how maintaining a long-distance caregiver relationship often comes with its own set of challenges and rewards. In the second we report on how ambient sounds of birds chirping, ringing church bells or even keys tapping on a keyboard c...

Audio Articles: October 31, 2022

October 31, 2022 16:34 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MB

Welcome to the Dementia Connections Podcast, where each week we share the latest research news, expert advice, and stories about living well with dementia.  In this episode we'll share three stories. This first is about a unique adult day program that, despite limited resources, demonstrates how teamwork, dedication and innovation can change long-term care. In our second story we talk with Dr. Nicole Anderson about her insights into protecting and improving cognition. In our third story, Ga...

Audio Articles: Oct 17, 2022

October 17, 2022 16:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MB

Welcome to the Dementia Connections Podcast, where each week we share the latest research news, expert advice, and stories about living well with dementia.  Today, we'll share two stories about how gamification and interdisciplinary teamwork make a difference in dementia care, along with a bonus article about dementia-inclusive gun safety. It’s a time of change in publishing. Dementia Connections needs your support to continue to collaborate with researchers & people with lived experience ...

Audio Articles: September 19, 2022

September 18, 2022 07:00 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MB

Welcome to the Dementia Connections Podcast, where each week we share the latest research news, expert advice, and stories about living well with dementia.  Today, we'll share two articles that focus on fear and dementia.   Our first story is about a new short film called Theft that captures the enduring bond between father and son as they adapt to life with dementia.  In our second story, we speak with Dr. Francesca Farina about  her research into how  stigma and fear go hand-in-hand, whi...

Audio Articles: September 1, 2022

September 01, 2022 13:00 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB

Welcome to the Dementia Connections Podcast, where each week we share the latest research news, expert advice, and stories about living well with dementia. We're pleased to be back after a break this summer, and have some great articles to share with you every 2 weeks this fall. In this episode we'll share an article about practical advice for care partners and people with dementia on Navigating the System,  and an inspiring story about the innovative Moments Cafe, a place created expressl...

Audio Articles: Week of May 23, 2022

May 23, 2022 13:00 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MB

Welcome to the Dementia Connections Podcast, where each week we share the latest research news, expert advice, and stories about living well with dementia. This week we have two stories to share about the power of arts to improve the lives of people living with dementia. 1) Our first story is a fascinating exploration of how an artist’s work was transformed by dementia.  2) Our second story, from our archive, is about a program called Raising the Curtain, that uses community-engaged arts ...

Audio Articles: Week of May 16, 2022

May 16, 2022 07:00 - 10 minutes - 9.77 MB

Welcome to the Dementia Connections Podcast, where each week we share the latest research news, expert advice, and stories about living well with dementia. This week we have two stories to share that are reported by dementia advocates. In our first story, Rose Ong, a dementia advocate living with vascular dementia, speaks with David Harvey from the Dementia Dialogue podcast. Our second story, Mitzi Murray founder of the THIRD ACTion Film Festival shares her aim to end dementia stigma thro...

Audio Articles: Week of May 9, 2022

May 09, 2022 13:00 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MB

Welcome to the Dementia Connections Podcast, where each week we share the latest research, expert advice, and stories about living well with dementia.  This week we have two new stories to share. In our first story, Pam Osbourne, shares about her experiences as an Animal Assisted Therapy Specialist supporting people living with Alzheimers disease and other dementias to connect with animals. Our second story celebrates the resilient spirit of Thea Maria as she adapts to the changes dementi...

Feature Articles: Week of May 2, 2022

May 02, 2022 13:00 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MB

Welcome to the Dementia Connections Podcast, where each week we share the latest research, expert advice, and stories about living well with dementia.  This week we have two stories to share about building resilience, which is an important  undertaking for people living with dementia, for care partners, and for us all. In our first story, Cari Borenko, Lead of Advance Care Planning at Fraser Health discusses how we can increase our future resilience through advance care planning. In our s...

Feature Articles: Week of April 25, 2022

April 25, 2022 13:00 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MB

Welcome to the Dementia Connections Podcast, where each week we share the latest research, expert advice, and stories about living well with dementia.  This week we have two stories to share about the work of an innovative arts organization called The Bitove Method, a Toronto-based non-profit that offers arts-based classes for people living with dementia. What a Difference Relationships Make - Our first story explores how the organization creates a safe space for people living with dementi...

Feature Articles Week of April 18, 2022

April 18, 2022 13:00 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB

Welcome to the Dementia Connections Podcast, where each week we share the latest research, expert advice, and stories about living well with dementia.  This week we have two new stories to share: In our first story we speak with Molly Robinson who is a rising star on social media where she shares helpful advice as the Dementia Dietitian. Drawing on more than 18 years of experience as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and personal experience supporting her grandmother living with Alzheime...

Feature Articles: Week of April 11, 2022

April 11, 2022 15:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MB

Welcome to the Dementia Connections Podcast, where each week we share the latest research, expert advice, and stories about living well with dementia.  This week we have two new stories to share: April 16th is Advance Care Planning Day in Canada, offering a reminder to think about what matters most to you and plan for your health and personal care if you ever get sick or injured and can’t speak for yourself. In our first story, Cari Borenko, ACP Lead Manager at Fraser Health Authority in B...

Feature Articles: Week of April 4, 2022

April 04, 2022 07:00 - 9 minutes - 8.91 MB

Welcome to the Dementia Connections Podcast, where each week we share the latest research, expert advice, and stories about living well with dementia.  This week we have two new stories to share: Did you know that most older adults are not consuming enough key nutrients to stay healthy? For our first story we explore 5 foods for healthy aging in an article based on resources develop by the Nutrition in Disguise project. In our second story this week, Samantha Norberg, a social worker and ...

Feature Articles: Week of March 28

March 28, 2022 07:00 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MB

Welcome to the Dementia Connections Podcast, where each week we share the latest research, expert advice, and stories about living well with dementia.  This week we have two new stories to share:  In our first story we explore how AGE Inc. is improving long-term care through Gentle Persuasive Approaches that enrich the lives of people with dementia. In our second story this week, we learn about Connected Canadians, a free technology training and support for people living with dementia. A...

Feature Articles: Week of March 21, 2022

March 21, 2022 15:00 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MB

Welcome to the Dementia Connections Podcast, where each week we share the latest research, expert advice, and stories about living well with dementia. This week we have two new stories to share: In our first story we speak with Jenafor Ryane to better understand the work of death doulas - a group of trained professionals who offer comfort and ease stress for people during their dying process and for their loved ones, as well. In our second story this week, we discuss a new support service...

Feature articles: Week of March 21, 2022

March 21, 2022 15:00 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MB

Welcome to the Dementia Connections Podcast, where each week we share the latest research, expert advice, and stories about living well with dementia. This week we have two new stories to share: In our first story we speak with Jenafor Ryane to better understand the work of death doulas - a group of trained professionals who offer comfort and ease stress for people during their dying process and for their loved ones, as well. In our second story this week, we discuss a new support service...

Feature Articles: Week of March 14, 2022

March 14, 2022 13:00 - 9 minutes - 8.55 MB

Welcome to the Dementia Connections Podcast, where each week we share the latest research, expert advice, and stories about living well with dementia.  This week we have two brand new stories to share: Did you know that March 14 to 20 is Brain Awareness Week? It's the global campaign to foster public enthusiasm and support for brain science and brain health. To celebrate brain week, we invited brain health expert, Dr. Andrea Wilkinson to offer some practical advice about how care partners ...

Feature Articles: Week of March 7, 2022

March 07, 2022 08:00 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MB

Welcome to the Dementia Connections Podcast, where each week we share the latest research, expert advice, and stories about living well with dementia.  This week we are celebrating Music Therapy month in Canada by sharing stories about the power of music. First up is an article written by award-winning author and music therapist Jennifer Buchanan that provides insight into how music can enrich the lives of people living with dementia. For our second story this week, we revisit an article ...

Feature Articles: Week of February 28, 2022

February 28, 2022 08:00 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MB

Welcome to the Dementia Connections Podcast, where each week we share the latest research, expert advice, and stories about living well with dementia. This week we have two good news stories to share with you about the expansion of a collaborative, compassionate dementia care model called MINT . First up is a brand new interview with Dr. Marilyn Malone about MINT Memory clinics expanding to serve people living with dementia on Vancouver Island. For our second story this week, we revisit a...

Feature Articles: Week of February 21, 2022

February 21, 2022 08:00 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MB

Welcome to the Dementia Connections Podcast, where each week we share the latest research, expert advice, and stories about living well with dementia.  February is Therapeutic Recreation awareness month, and our feature article this week is written by guest contributor Christina Webster, a Recreation Therapist who works with people living with dementia at an adult day program in Vancouver. In our second story this week, we revisit an article that describes in practical terms how we might s...

Feature Articles: Week of February 14, 2022

February 14, 2022 08:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MB

Welcome to the Dementia Connections Podcast, where each week we share the latest research, expert advice, and stories about living well with dementia.  Since February 14 is Valentine's day, we thought it would be a great week to share stories about love and sex and dementia. In our first story, dementia specialist and author Danuta Lipinska dismantles  stereotypes about dementia, sex and wellbeing by facing the taboo topic head on. Our second story, titled A Love that Grew, was submitted ...

Feature Articles: Week of February 7, 2022

February 07, 2022 14:00 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MB

Welcome to the Dementia Connections Podcast, where each week we share the latest research, expert advice, and stories about living well with dementia.  This week we have two brand-new articles to share:  Did you know February is National Therapeutic Recreation month?  Our first story this week describes how recreation therapists can support people living with dementia and their care partners to live well. In our second story, Frances McInerney shares the story of how she worked in tandem ...

Feature Articles: Week of January 31, 2022

January 31, 2022 11:00 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MB

Welcome to the Dementia Connections Podcast, where each week we share the latest research, expert advice, and stories about living well with dementia.  This week we offer two 'best of' articles from 2021 that  focus on examples of movement can optimize brain health, both before and after a diagnosis of dementia. We also have a bonus article about a terrific new podcast to share. In our first story, we revisit an article about how dancing can keep your brain healthy longer. In our second s...

Feature Articles: Week of January 24, 2022

January 24, 2022 08:00 - 13 minutes - 12 MB

Welcome to the Dementia Connections Podcast, where each week we share the latest research, expert advice, and stories about living well with dementia.  This week we offer two 'best of' articles from 2021 that  focus on examples of how technology-based solutions can improve care for people living with dementia. In our first story, we revisit an article about how a team at the University of Saskatchewan is making dementia care more accessible in rural communities. In our second story, we re...

Feature Articles: Week of January 17, 2022

January 17, 2022 08:00 - 8 minutes - 8.05 MB

Welcome to the Dementia Connections Podcast, where each week we share the latest research, expert advice, and stories about living well with dementia.  This week we offer 2 'best of' articles from 2021 that focus on examples of meaningful engagement, illustrating the many ways we can support a person with dementia to access feelings of satisfaction, joy, and mastery, while maintaining independence and connecting with others. In our first story, we revisit an article about cognitive care ki...

Feature Articles: Week of January 10, 2022

January 10, 2022 14:00 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MB

Happy New Year and welcome to the Dementia Connections Podcast, where each week we share the latest research, expert advice, and stories about living well with dementia.  This week our feature articles focus on two examples of person-centred approaches that decrease feelings of loneliness and increase feelings of connection for older adults and people living with dementia. In our first story, we revisit an article about the Perspectives program, which brings seniors and design students tog...

Feature Articles: Week of December 6, 2021

December 06, 2021 14:00 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MB

Welcome to the Dementia Connections Podcast, where each week we share the latest research, expert advice, and stories about living well with dementia.   This week we've got two great new articles to share with you! In our first story, we look inside the Sonnweid, a care home in Switzerland  specifically designed to decrease feelings of loneliness and increase feelings of connection. We also speak with Dr. Brian Kaskie, a U.S. researcher aiming to deconstruct the stigma that surrounds cann...

Feature Articles: Week of November 29, 2021

November 29, 2021 14:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MB

Welcome to the Dementia Connections Podcast, where each week we share the latest research, expert advice, and stories about living well with dementia.  This week we've got two great new articles to share with you! In our first story, we visit the Village in Langley - a care community where they strive to ensure the residents who live in the village have a good day every day. We also an assistive technology story to share this week: Connecting from Afar describes research involving people ...

Feature Articles: Week of November 22, 2021

November 22, 2021 14:00 - 9 minutes - 8.92 MB

Welcome to the Dementia Connections Podcast, where each week we share the latest research, expert advice, and stories about living well with dementia.  This week we've got two new articles to share with you, guest hosted by our editorial assistant, Jennifer Prescott. In our first story, we visit the Richmond Care Home which is a group home dedicated specifically to the care of women living with dementia. In our second story we report on a wall-mounted entertainment console, known as ABBY,...

Feature Articles: Week of November 15, 2021

November 15, 2021 16:00 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MB

Welcome to the Dementia Connections Podcast, where each week we share the latest research, expert advice, and stories about living well with dementia.  This week we've got two new articles to share with you that focus on the impacts of early onset dementia. In our first story, we speak with care partner Katrina Prescott, who has found that when dealing with the changes and challenges that come part and parcel with her mother’s dementia, acceptance is the key to self-preservation. For our ...

Feature Articles: Week of November 8, 2021

November 08, 2021 16:00 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MB

Welcome to the Dementia Connections Podcast, where each week we share the latest research, expert advice, and stories about living well with dementia.  This week we've got two new articles to share with you. In our first story, we explore the secrets to building resilience in times of adversity in an interview with Dr. Kozhi Sidney Makai, an author, behavioural scientist, performance psychologist and special duty officer in the United States Navy Reserve. For our second story we connect w...

Feature Articles: Week of November 1, 2021

November 01, 2021 14:28 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MB

Welcome to the Dementia Connections Podcast, where each week we share the latest research, expert advice, and stories about living well with dementia.  This week we've got two new articles to share with you. In our first story, 27 year old care partner Alex-ann Fournier shares her thoughts on the most vital elements for managing the stress and complexities of caring for a loved one with dementia.   Our second story was written by guest contributor and neurologist, Dr, Daniel Potts, who sh...

Feature Articles: Week of Oct. 25, 2021

October 25, 2021 15:00 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MB

Welcome to the Dementia Connections Podcast, where each week we share the latest research, expert advice, and stories about living well with dementia. This week we have two great new articles to share with you, guest hosted by our editorial assistant, Jennifer Prescott. In our first story, we hear about a Victoria-based woman, Brenda Brophy, who made the tough decision to remove her mother from long-term care during the COVID-19 pandemic.  And in our second story, we will learn about how ...

Feature Articles: Week of October 18, 2021

October 18, 2021 13:00 - 7 minutes - 6.69 MB

Welcome to the Dementia Connections Podcast, where each week we share the latest research, expert advice, and stories about living well with dementia. This week we've got two new articles to share with you. Our first story explores The Toronto Memory Program's promising drug trials for Alzheimer’s disease. And in our second story we report on the work of Dr. Jason Huang that is showing promising results for treating dementia with infrared light. As always, you'll find the full articles a...

Feature Articles: Week of Oct 11, 2021

October 11, 2021 13:00 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MB

Welcome to the Dementia Connections Podcast, where each week we share the latest research, expert advice, and stories about living well with dementia.  This week we've got two new feature articles to share with you. Our first story explores Ibasho, a new approach by Dr. Emi Kiyota, that positions seniors, including those with dementia, as leaders in their local communities. In our second story this week talk with Mike and Carol Morrissette about how they adjusted after Mike's diagnosis of...

Feature Articles: Week of October 4, 2021

October 04, 2021 13:00 - 10 minutes - 9.77 MB

Welcome to the Dementia Connections Podcast, where each week we share the latest research, expert advice, and stories about living well with dementia.  Guest-hosted this week by Jennifer Prescott, our Editorial Intern. We've got three new articles to share with you. In our first story, Dr. John Sloan shares insights and advice about how to identify and treat depression in people living with dementia. Second, Recreation Therapist Christine Chipman shares her tips on dealing with depression...

Feature Articles: Week of September 27, 2021

September 27, 2021 16:00 - 9 minutes - 8.89 MB

Welcome to the Dementia Connections Podcast, where each week we share the latest research, expert advice, and stories about living well with dementia.  September is World Alzheimers Awareness Month and we've enjoyed shining a light on the transformative power of the arts for people living with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia through a series of brand-new articles all month long.  For our last story in the series we report on Sharing Dance, an eight-week program that helps se...

Feature Articles: Week of September 20, 2021

September 20, 2021 13:00 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB

Welcome to the Dementia Connections Podcast, where each week we share the latest research, expert advice, and stories about living well with dementia. September is World Alzheimers Awareness Month and we are excited to  shine a light on the transformative power of the arts for people living with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia through a series of brand-new articles all month long.  This week we've got two brand-new articles to share with you. For our first story we explore ...

Feature Articles: Week of September 13, 2021

September 13, 2021 13:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MB

Welcome to the Dementia Connections Podcast, where each week we share the latest research, expert advice, and stories about living well with dementia.  September is World Alzheimers Awareness Month and we are excited to  shine a light on the transformative power of the arts for people living with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia through a series of brand-new articles all month long.  This week we've got two fantastic articles to share with you. In our first story we spoke to...

Feature Articles: Week of September 6, 2021

September 06, 2021 13:00 - 9 minutes - 9 MB

Welcome to the Dementia Connections Podcast, where each week we share the latest research, expert advice, and stories about living well with dementia.  This week we've got two brand-new articles to share with you. For older adults living with dementia, hopping on a stationary bike augmented with a video screen can bring a world of benefits. Our first story highlights the work of Motitech to enable meaningful activities that improve quality of life for people living in long term care commun...

Feature Articles: Week of August 30, 2021

August 30, 2021 07:00 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MB

Welcome to the Dementia Connections Podcast, where each week we share the latest research, expert advice, and stories about living well with dementia.  This week we've got three brand-new articles to share with you. A diagnosis of dementia can be overwhelming, especially if you’re still working. But it doesn’t necessarily mean you have to give it all up right away. Our first story explores options for staying on the job. In our second story, we investigate the connection between sleep apn...

Feature Articles: Week of August 23, 2021

August 19, 2021 19:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MB

Welcome to the Dementia Connections Podcast, where each week we share the latest research, expert advice, and stories about living well with dementia.  We've got two brand-new feature articles to share with you this week. Our first story explores cannabis as a potential treatment for dementia-related symptoms. It's a deep dive into current research that was put together by the learning specialist at the Alzheimer Society of Calgary. In our second story, we investigate how physical exercis...

Feature Articles: Week of August 16

August 16, 2021 16:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MB

Welcome to the Dementia Connections Podcast, where each week we share the latest research, expert advice, and stories about living well with dementia.  We've got two great articles to share with you this week. Talking about palliative care can feel like an intimidating task, in our first story Dr. Kelli Stajduhar, a nurse and current professor at the University of Victoria’s Institute on Aging & Lifelong Health and School of Nursing explains how starting the conversation now can result in ...

Feature Articles: Week of August 9, 2021

August 09, 2021 13:00 - 9 minutes - 8.37 MB

Welcome to the Dementia Connections Podcast, where each week we share the latest research, expert advice, and stories about living well with dementia.  Sometimes, disrupting the status quo is the only way to create positive change. This week we’ll share two more articles about 'dementia disruptors' who are finding powerful ways to challenge the perception of what it means to live with dementia.  In our first story Lisa Raitt, who is a care partner and a former Member of Parliament, shares ...

Feature Articles: Week of August 2

August 02, 2021 13:00 - 8 minutes - 8.14 MB

Welcome to the Dementia Connections Podcast, where each week we share the latest research, expert advice, and stories about living well with dementia.  Sometimes, disrupting the status quo is the only way to create positive change. This week we’ll share two articles about 'dementia disruptors' who are finding powerful ways to challenge the perception of what it means to live with dementia.  Our first story is about Vancouver couple Ken Walker and Mark Demers who are fighting discriminatory...

Feature Articles: Week of July 26

July 26, 2021 13:00 - 10 minutes - 9.5 MB

Welcome to the Dementia Connections Podcast, where each week we share the latest research, expert advice, and stories about living well with dementia.  This week we’ll share two articles - our first story is about creating inclusive lighting at home that can help to support independence and increase safety for people living with dementia.  Our  second story explores research that indicates storytelling creates connection and helps cognition. As always, you'll find the full articles and th...

Feature Articles: week of July 19

July 20, 2021 16:31 - 7 minutes - 7.05 MB

Welcome to the Dementia Connections Podcast, where each week we share the latest research, expert advice, and stories about living well with dementia.  This week we’ll share two articles - our first story is about cognitive care kits created by the Prince George Public Library that are helping to eliminate barriers for people living with dementia and their care partners.  Our  second story profiles the GeriActors & Friends theatre company, who have brought unique stories into the spotlight...

Feature Articles: Week of July 19

July 20, 2021 16:31 - 7 minutes - 7.05 MB

Welcome to the Dementia Connections Podcast, where each week we share the latest research, expert advice, and stories about living well with dementia.  This week we’ll share two articles - our first story is about cognitive care kits created by the Prince George Public Library that are helping to eliminate barriers for people living with dementia and their care partners.  Our  second story profiles the GeriActors & Friends theatre company, who have brought unique stories into the spotlight...

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