it’s taken a pandemic and tens of thousands of deaths for people to get what long-term care advocates have known for decades: the system sucks
The tragedy that is being played out in long-term care facilities (LTCFs) across Canada and…
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20 things that are not shut down, quarantined, cancelled or kept at a distance when we deal with challenges such as pandemics and dementia
Friday March 20, 2020: To say these are challenging times is a massive understatement. But…
20 questions to ask yourself when someone who lives with dementia wants to “go home” or tries to escape wherever they are
Wanting to “go home” is a desire often expressed by people who live with Alzheimer…
500+ reasons we need to do something about widespread neglect and abuse in long-term care in canada (and around the world)
Actually, there are probably thousands of reasons, or maybe even tens of thousands, but there…
heard about the latest cure for alzheimer disease? watch this!
Some people say they can slow down the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, even stop it…
how old is old?
I love the quote from the “old man” towards the end of the video below.…
get silly billy!
Joanna Lafleur (left in both the pics above) is the face of the new dementia…
turn potential dementia disasters into fun and laughter
Many dementia care partners have learned that going with the flow works magic: it can…
mom’s 2012 irish medley
The Georgeville Neighbours’ Lunch was held (probably still is) the third Thursday of every…
grandpa drake the dragon teaches kids about dementia
Some people use the stuff that life hands them to create magic and beauty, while…