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Alzheimer Society of Alberta + NWT

@helpfordementia

We provide support and advocate for those living with dementia and their care partners; fund Alzheimer research; and, raise awareness about the disease.

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Sarah shares how focusing on what someone can still do helps them stay involved and valued in the family. It’s not just about what's lost... it’s also about what’s still there. 🎧 Listen to 'Navigating Dementia Care' on the Help for Dementia podcast: ow.ly/WXFZ50W8KcL

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People living with dementia often need more time to find the right words. That doesn’t mean they don’t know the answer. Care partners can help by pausing before jumping in, and by learning more about how communication changes over time. #Dementia #ListeningMatters #FirstLink

People living with dementia often need more time to find the right words. That doesn’t mean they don’t know the answer.

Care partners can help by pausing before jumping in, and by learning more about how communication changes over time.

#Dementia #ListeningMatters #FirstLink
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Not everyone moves through #dementia the same way. Annmarie explains how changes can come slowly, or shift quickly after something like a fall or illness. Knowing what might happen helps care partners stay prepared, even if the path looks different. ow.ly/eF0Q50W8Ki5

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Grief isn’t only something that comes at the end. Annmarie and Sarah talk about the quiet #grief that can show up during everyday changes. And naming that grief is important. Hear the full conversation: ow.ly/Hjkm50W8M2J

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Rotating home care workers can be stressful for everyone. You can ease transitions by preparing a short, accessible care plan that shares their preferences, daily habits, and personality. Print it, post it, and keep it simple. Even small notes can make a big difference.

Rotating home care workers can be stressful for everyone.

You can ease transitions by preparing a short, accessible care plan that shares their preferences, daily habits, and personality.

Print it, post it, and keep it simple. Even small notes can make a big difference.
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In this episode, Global Edmonton Morning News Anchor Erin Chalmers shares what it’s like to support a parent through dementia. From learning how to respond with patience to finding a safe space, this will resonate with many care partners. 🎧 Listen: ow.ly/ixI150WbRk2

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In Dec 2023, Earl Moberg went missing while out on a walk and was never found. He was 81 and living with dementia. Now, Earl’s daughter is seeking support for a National Silver Alert System ow.ly/fEAm50Wgfgm. The petition is open for signatures until Oct. 2, 2025.

In Dec 2023, Earl Moberg went missing while out on a walk and was never found. He was 81 and living with dementia. Now, Earl’s daughter is seeking support for a National Silver Alert System  ow.ly/fEAm50Wgfgm. The petition is open for signatures until Oct. 2, 2025.
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We are now hiring a permanent, full-time Fund Development Coordinator to join our External Relations team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and growth-oriented environment. Learn more: ow.ly/2QUo50Wgk4H

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If someone with dementia follows you constantly, they may be struggling to understand what to do or feel unsure without you. Start with small activities done side by side. Give gentle cues. Offer reassurance and always return when promised.

If someone with dementia follows you constantly, they may be struggling to understand what to do or feel unsure without you.

Start with small activities done side by side. Give gentle cues. Offer reassurance and always return when promised.
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When Erin’s mom was diagnosed with #dementia, it marked the beginning of a new role. Becoming a care partner brought unexpected moments and ongoing adjustments. Erin shares how #acceptance developed over time. Listen to the full episode: ow.ly/AZKL50WbULJ

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Hear the latest in dementia research and education, commonly asked dementia questions, and the stories of people who are impacted by dementia on the Help For Dementia Podcast. Listen on Apple: ow.ly/8gSR50WhTk8

Hear the latest in dementia research and education, commonly asked dementia questions, and the stories of people who are impacted by dementia on the Help For Dementia Podcast. Listen on Apple: ow.ly/8gSR50WhTk8
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In the early days after her mom’s diagnosis, Erin remembers feeling like they were on their own island... navigating something few others understood. Connecting with the Alzheimer Society helped her feel less isolated. Listen to the full episode: ow.ly/Onwg50WbUZp

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“It makes her feel like she’s not alone.” Erin and her mom attend support groups, and she talks about how these groups created a place for understanding, where people don’t have to explain everything and still feel heard. 🎧 Listen to Erin’s full story: ow.ly/KS3850WbROC

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“You feel supported, and you feel heard, and you feel like you’re not alone.” For Erin, joining a care partner support group was more than a routine... it became a space where she could listen, relate and recharge. 🎧ow.ly/b2sx50WbUkS

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Meaningful activity doesn’t have to stop. Whether it’s folding laundry, walking with a friend, or joining a group program, familiar routines can still offer connection and calm. Listen today: ow.ly/wokf50W99NL #dementiacare #engagementideas #alzheimers

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“You can never do more than your best.” This reminder from dementia navigator Annmarie is one every care partner needs to hear. You don’t have to fix everything. You’re doing what you can... and that matters. 🎧 Hear more in Navigating Dementia Care: ow.ly/eJ8550W99U3

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After her mom’s diagnosis, Erin and her sisters started making changes in their own lives: eating better, getting more #exercise and thinking differently about health. It was about being mindful and making choices that felt sustainable. 🎧 Tune in here: ow.ly/BBGa50WbVIU

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We’re bringing back a popular episode of the 'Help for Dementia' Podcast featuring Dr. Robert Sutherland, a #neuroscientist whose work spans memory, #genetics, aging and #dementia. 🎧 Listen to the full conversation wherever you get your #podcasts: ow.ly/1XaB50Wm3sf