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Neighbourhood Wellbeing and Dementia
Project Overview
Most people living with dementia (PLWD) live in the community supported by informal care partners. Continued access to public spaces is not only a human right, but is linked to better physical, mental, and social health. Many PLWD experience spatial disorientation, making it difficult to find their way even in…
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See the project and researchersCooking Together: promotions and resource development
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Cooking Together is an innovative project that provides the opportunity for developing new relationships between generations while cooking and eating together. Youth (aged 18- 30) work with persons with dementia to develop recipes and eat together. Recipes are based on the principles of Brain Health Food Guide and the MIND…
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See the project and researchersRelational end-of-life care for people living with dementia: Innovating education and supporting practice change
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"Dementia is now recognised as a terminal illness and a leading cause of death globally. People living with dementia (PLwD) in Canada suffer painful, undignified, and inhumane end-of-life (EOL) experiences. Despite that EOL care is identified as a priority in a number of national dementia strategies, research on EOL care…
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See the project and researchersThe Social Network: Moving evidence on dementia into practice with ethnically diverse communities
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"Research evidence identifies that people from equity-seeking groups, particularly those from racialized communities face significant barriers along their dementia journey, both from an individual (community) and a system (policy) perspective. The two goals of this proposal are to: 1. Community: Raise awareness of dementia, improve confidence to detect symptoms, and…
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See the project and researchersEnhancing Support for Alzheimer’s Caregivers: A Comprehensive Approach to Caregiver Needs and Healthcare Integration Across the Disease Trajectory
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In Canada, about 1.1 million people care for family members with dementia, providing support that saves the healthcare system billions each year. However, despite their essential role, caregivers often lack support from healthcare providers, leading to high stress levels that can affect both their own health and the well-being of…