Words of Wisdom Series
Topics: Dementia
The “People Living with Dementia Share Their Wisdom” panel series showed just how powerful personal experiences can be. The 17 panellists, all of whom are either living with dementia or supporting someone who is, shared insights and personal stories that can help others on a similar journey. The collective wisdom led to the creation of these eight resources, the Words of Wisdom series, which aim to provide support, guidance, and reassurance during some of dementia’s most challenging moments.
Whether you are a person living with dementia or supporting one, these guides are here to empower, inform, and inspire you.
Acknowledgement
A special thank you to all of the people who shared their wisdom for the benefit of people living with dementia and care partners across Canada: Myrna Norman, Bill Heibein, Debbie Keay, Donna Wager, Len Carter, Sandra Britten, Christine Thelker, Carole Boudreau, Clara Mersereau, Debbie Cameron, John McCaffery, Brenda Hounam, Candy Porter, Jerry Gosling, Kathleen Vanderlinden, Paul Lea, and Rose Ong.
The Words of Wisdom series is supported by the Murray Alzheimer Research and Education Program (MAREP), a collaborative research and education program that aims to enhance the well-being of individuals impacted by dementia, including people living with dementia, care partners, health-care providers, and community members.
The resources are also supported by the Supporting Inclusion through Intergenerational Partnerships (SIIP) project at the Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging (RIA). SIIP is funded by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP).