Resources
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Well-Being Approach to Distress
Dementia
Antipsychotics are often used to manage distress in dementia care, but there is another way. Explore practical resources on the well-being approach — a person-centred alternative that addresses the root causes of distress and supports quality of life.
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This toolkit is designed for kids in grade 5 and up (age 9 and older) who want to become Dementia Supporters! If you want to learn about dementia and how you can help people who have dementia in your family…
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The Words of Wisdom series draws its inspiration from the "People Living with Dementia Share Their Wisdom" events, a three-part panel discussion held in 2022. This initiative, spearheaded by dementia advocate Myrna Norman, brought together people living with dementia and…
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Inclusive Research Guidebook: Partnering With People Living With Dementia From Ethno-racial CommunitiesDementia
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This Inclusive Research Guidebook promotes respectful, thoughtful, and inclusive dementia research involving individuals impacted by dementia who are members of ethno-racial communities.
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Cultural Safety and Trauma-Informed Care
Care Team Development
Culture Change
Dementia
Geriatric Medicine
Workforce Development
The Cultural Safety and Trauma-Informed Care resource provides information about cultural humility, cultural safety, and trauma-informed care.
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The By Us For Us Guides are a series of resources created by people living with dementia and care partners for people living with dementia and care partners. They are designed to help people impacted by dementia by providing tips,…
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Connecting the Dots: Resource on social isolation risks, tips to help older adults stay connected, and helpful info.
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The Towards a dementia-inclusive society: WHO toolkit for dementia-friendly initiatives supports individuals working in communities who have little to no experience in program planning, implementation, management, and/or evaluation, to create dementia-inclusive spaces.
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Bathing a Resident with DementiaDementia
"Assisting a Resident with Dementia to Bathe" provides info on dementia & strategies for dignified bathing.
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Dementia Comfort & Belonging Guide: Helps senior living teams create safe, comforting, and inclusive spaces for individuals with dementia.
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LIVING the Dementia JourneyDementia
LIVING the Dementia Journey (LDJ): Award-winning, evidence-informed training changing how people support those with dementia.
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The following resources are designed to help people have a better overall understanding of dementia, as well as how to assist and support people living with dementia with dressing and bathing.
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