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  • Audio Articles: Summer 2024
    Jun 2 2024

    Welcome to Dementia Connections Audio Articles where we share the latest research news, expert advice, and stories about living well with dementia.

    Dementia Connections spoke with with Aussie adventurer and advocate Bill Yeates, who shares how he navigates life with young onset dementia - First up is Just Keep Swimming. In Free and Safe, Dr. Noelannah Neubauer describes new resources that help manage the risk of getting lost and going missing for people with dementia. And the article Grand Friends is an update from Dr. Kate Dupuis on the Intergenerational Jamboree program that brings young children and people living in long term care homes together to make joyful noise together.

    Find the full articles and links to related resources at DementiaConnections.org.

    Our newsletter subscribers also read stories about cycling with out age, dementia inclusive interior design, and much more. You can find our summer newsletter at ISSUU/DementiaConnections.

    Subscribe to our quarterly newsletter for free to receive inspiring stories, expert advice and the latest developments in dementia care and research in your inbox each month.

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    19 min
  • Audio Articles: September 2023
    Sep 17 2023

    Welcome to Dementia Connections Audio Articles where we share the latest research news, expert advice, and stories about living well with dementia. 

    Dementia Connections spoke with Kate Swaffer, one of the most widely known activists for the rights of people with dementia and older people, about why she continues to campaign for change.

    Our newsletter subscribers also read stories about the 12 risk factors for dementia, communicating about dementia with respect and recent updates on drug therapies.  Subscribe for free to receive inspiring stories, expert advice and the latest developments in dementia care and research in your inbox each month.  

    Find the full articles and links to related resources at DEMENTIACONNECTIONS.ORG 

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    7 min
  • Audio Articles: Dec 5, 2022
    Dec 6 2022

    Welcome to Dementia Connections Audio Articles, where we share the latest research news, expert advice, and stories about living well with dementia. 

    This month we'll share three stories.  In the first we explore the fascinating age-tech innovations that support the independence of people living with dementia and care partners. The second story describes new research into why a lifetime of dementia prevention is so important, and the third story is a care partners perspective of a love stronger than frontotemporal dementia.

    Find the full articles and links to related resources at DEMENTIACONNECTIONS.ORG 

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    25 min
  • Audio Articles: November 17, 2022
    Nov 17 2022

    Welcome to the Dementia Connections Podcast, where each week we share the latest research news, expert advice, and stories about living well with dementia. 

    In this episode we'll share three stories. In this episode we'll share three stories. The first explores how maintaining a long-distance caregiver relationship often comes with its own set of challenges and rewards. In the second we report on how ambient sounds of birds chirping, ringing church bells or even keys tapping on a keyboard can help improve the well-being of people with dementia. Lastly, we share a short item about tuning into Musicure, a collection of specially composed, instrumental soundscapes created specifically for the health-care sector.

    It’s a time of change in publishing. Dementia Connections needs your support to continue to collaborate with researchers & people with lived experience to create valuable stories to share. Please consider becoming a Dementia Connections Insider Member. 

    Find the full articles and links to related resources at DEMENTIACONNECTIONS.ORG 

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    13 min
  • Audio Articles: October 31, 2022
    Oct 31 2022

    Welcome to the Dementia Connections Podcast, where each week we share the latest research news, expert advice, and stories about living well with dementia. 

    In this episode we'll share three stories. This first is about a unique adult day program that, despite limited resources, demonstrates how teamwork, dedication and innovation can change long-term care. In our second story we talk with Dr. Nicole Anderson about her insights into protecting and improving cognition. In our third story, Gail Gregory shares about how she lives well with dementia through crafts, nature photography and art.

    It’s a time of change in publishing. Dementia Connections needs your support to continue to collaborate with researchers & people with lived experience to create valuable stories to share. Please consider becoming a Dementia Connections Insider Member. 

    Find the full articles and links to related resources at DEMENTIACONNECTIONS.ORG 

    Sign up for our newsletter for priority access to new articles, inspiring stories, expert advice and so much more, delivered right to your inbox.

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    24 min
  • Audio Articles: Oct 17, 2022
    Oct 17 2022

    Welcome to the Dementia Connections Podcast, where each week we share the latest research news, expert advice, and stories about living well with dementia. 

    Today, we'll share two stories about how gamification and interdisciplinary teamwork make a difference in dementia care, along with a bonus article about dementia-inclusive gun safety.

    It’s a time of change in publishing. Dementia Connections needs your support to continue to collaborate with researchers & people with lived experience to create valuable stories to share. Please consider becoming a Dementia Connections Insider Member. 

    Find the full articles and links to related resources at DEMENTIACONNECTIONS.ORG 

    Sign up for our newsletter for priority access to new articles, inspiring stories, expert advice and so much more, delivered right to your inbox.

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    18 min
  • Audio Articles: September 19, 2022
    Sep 18 2022

    Welcome to the Dementia Connections Podcast, where each week we share the latest research news, expert advice, and stories about living well with dementia. 

    Today, we'll share two articles that focus on fear and dementia.  

    Our first story is about a new short film called Theft that captures the enduring bond between father and son as they adapt to life with dementia.  In our second story, we speak with Dr. Francesca Farina about  her research into how  stigma and fear go hand-in-hand, which leads to discrimination for those already living with dementia.

    As always, you'll find links to related resources at the end of the articles at DementiaConnections.org  

    Theft: A Candid Portrait of Dementia     The Fear of Dementia

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    21 min
  • Audio Articles: September 1, 2022
    Sep 1 2022

    Welcome to the Dementia Connections Podcast, where each week we share the latest research news, expert advice, and stories about living well with dementia.

    We're pleased to be back after a break this summer, and have some great articles to share with you every 2 weeks this fall.

    In this episode we'll share an article about practical advice for care partners and people with dementia on Navigating the System,  and an inspiring story about the innovative Moments Cafe, a place created expressly for people living with dementia.

    As always, you'll find links to related resources at the end of the articles at DementiaConnections.ca

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    12 min