A dementia diagnosis not only affects the person living with it, but also their caregivers, friends, family, and the community in which they live. There are nearly 24,000 people over the age of 65 in the Ottawa and Renfrew region who are living with dementia. By 2030, that number will double.
The goal of dementia education is to provide information that helps you expand your knowledge and understanding of dementia and brain health. The more we know about dementia the better able we are to prevent it, and to live well with it.
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Dementia Education
10 Communication Tips
Here are 10 tips to communicate well with someone living with dementia.
Dementia Education
10 Warning Signs of Dementia
Here are 10 of the most common warning signs for dementia.
Dementia Education
Mild Cognitive Impairment MCI نقص الإدراك المعتدل
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) is a slight but noticeable decline in mental abilities. MCI can affect memory, judgement, thinking, or language. These symptoms are less severe than dementia but more severe than in normal aging.
Dementia Education
Wandering التجوال و الضياع
Wandering is common among people with dementia. They may not remember their address or become disoriented, even in familiar places. The risk of becoming lost can occur in the early stages of dementia, or later on in the disease.
Dementia Education
Understanding Behaviour Changes فهم التغيرات في السلوك
Dementia affects people in different ways. Sometimes, a person with dementia acts out of character. This can be upsetting and difficult for caregivers. Understand the common behaviour changes, why does it happen and how to adapt to these changes.
Dementia Education
Sleep Disturbance إضطرابات النوم
People with dementia sometimes experience sleep disturbances. These disturbances can affect memory, problem-solving, overall function and sometimes lead to falls and fractures.
Dementia Education
Repetitive behaviours تكرار التصرفات
Repetitive behaviour is a common symptom of dementia. A person with dementia may repeat a sound, a word, a question, or an action. They may also become restless and pace around the room. The person with dementia likely has no insight or control over this behaviour.
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