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Welcome to ”Cognitive Connections: Conversations on Dementia” hosted by Carrie Candy from the Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories. Explore dementia, its challenges, and progress in this space of connection. Whether you’re living with dementia, a care partner, healthcare professional, or simply curious, tune in for meaningful discussions.
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- Replay: How Genes and Daily Choices Shape Dementia Risk with Dr. Robert Sutherland · 33 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 9Dr. Robert Sutherland, neuroscientist and director at the Canadian Centre for Behavioural Neuroscience, joins us to share how his work and life have been shaped by dementia. He…
- Caring for My Mom: Erin Chalmers' Story · 45 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 8Global Edmonton news anchor and care partner Erin Chalmers joins us to share her personal experience supporting her mom, who lives with dementia. She reflects on what it was like…
- Navigating Dementia Care: What You Need to Know · 45 min · Episodul 18Dementia navigator Annmarie and caregiver support specialist Sarah join a live Q&A to answer real questions from families supporting someone living with dementia. They explain…
- Holding On and Letting Go: Karen’s Care Partner Story · 17 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 6Karen McLean describes life after her husband Scott was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s at age 52. She recalls the first subtle changes, the rapid decline that followed…
- Replay: Exercise, Lifestyle, and Brain Health with Dr. Marc Poulin · 33 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 5Dr. Marc Poulin is here to talk healthy brain aging and dementia prevention. A researcher and professor at the University of Calgary, Dr. Poulin's work focuses on understanding…
- Protecting Seniors from Financial Scams (Part 2) – What You Need to Know · 26 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 4In Part 2 of this conversation, lawyer Doris Bonora continues to explore financial scams with a focus on phishing, business impersonation, and issues related to care partner or…
- Protecting Seniors from Financial Scams (Part 1) - What You Need To Know with Doris Bonora · 28 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 3In this first part of our special conversation, lawyer Doris Bonora discusses the most common financial scams targeting seniors, including government impersonation, tech support…
- Tools for Care Partners with Julie Desautels · 26 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 2We’re joined by Julie Desautels, Palliative Care Learning Specialist, to introduce the helpfordementia.ca resource for those supporting family or friends living with dementia…
- Help For Dementia - New Website and Resources · 27 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 1Welcome to Season 2 of the newly rebrand Help for Dementia Podcast (formerly Cognitive Connections). In this episode, we welcome back Christine McWilliam, the new Manager of…
- Living Well with Young Onset Dementia with Lynn Ferguson · 29 min · Episodul 17Lynn Ferguson shares her personal journey with young onset dementia. She discusses how her sister first noticed changes in her behavior and how they sought medical help. Lynn…
- Al Shares His Experience as a Care Partner for His Wife Joanne · 57 min · Sezonul 1 Episodul 16Al Matheson is a dedicated care partner who has been caring for his wife, Joanne, who was diagnosed with early-onset dementia in 2015. Al has been with Joanne for over 50 years…
- Journey of a Care Partner with Jag · 46 min · Episodul 15Jag's journey began when his wife, Carol Lynn, was diagnosed with early-onset frontotemporal dementia. Jag discusses the journey from the initial signs and symptoms to the…
- Young Onset Dementia with Cindy McCaffery · 33 min · Episodul 14Cindy McCaffrey, co-founder of YouQuest, a charity that operates a wellness day program for individuals under the age of 65 living with dementia. Cindy shares her personal…
- Exercise, Lifestyle, and Brain Health with Dr. Marc Poulin · 34 min · Episodul 13Dr. Marc Poulin is here to talk healthy brain aging and dementia prevention. A researcher and professor at the University of Calgary, Dr. Poulin's work focuses on understanding…
- Amplified for Alzheimer's with Brenda Jackson · 27 min · Episodul 12Brenda Jackson is the driving force behind Amplified for Alzheimer's, an event that raises funds and awareness for Alzheimer's and dementia research. Brenda shares her personal…
- Breaking Barriers in Dementia Care with Navjot Gill · 41 min · Sezonul 1 Episodul 11Navjot Gill is a PhD candidate at the University of Waterloo, specializing in the experiences of South Asian Canadians living with dementia and their care partners. She shares…
- Special: Connecting Through Hockey - AFO's Impact on Dementia · 17 min · Sezonul 1 Episodul 10Former NHL player Jason Strudwick joins the podcast to discuss the Alzheimer’s Face Off Pro-Am Hockey Tournament (AFO). Jason shares his involvement in the event this April…
- Insights from the Landmark Study with Research Scientist Dr. Armstrong · 36 min · Sezonul 1 Episodul 9Dr. Joshua Armstrong, a research scientist with the Alzheimer Society of Canada, discusses their latest study that explores the impacts of dementia on different populations…
- Understanding Dementia Through The Arts, Challenging Stigma and Creating Connections · 30 min · Sezonul 1 Episodul 8Heunjung Lee discusses her approach to understanding dementia through arts and humanities, challenging the stigma, and reframing the reality perception of people living with…
- How Genes and Daily Choices Shape Alzheimer’s Risk with Dr. Robert Sutherland · 35 min · Sezonul 1 Episodul 7Dr. Sutherland, Professor of Neuroscience at the University of Lethbridge, discusses his research on Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. He focuses on understanding the pathology…
