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Tusk helps caregivers of people living with dementia. We enhance caregiver wellness throughout the caregiving journey.
Joined November 2019
Join us and @estolte on May 4th at 12PM for a like Q&A on caregiving in Alberta.
Want to start thinking about what care is available at home before that stroke or fall creates a crisis? I invited my parents already. Join my for this Live Q&A in partnership with @CaregiversAB on May 4 at noon. https://t.co/PrPx6sHYi1
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“Unpaid care isn’t free”. Thank you @estolte for sharing these important stories. https://t.co/mVqLRmdyAR
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Please re-Tweet this brilliant, powerful and empowering reminder to "Treat people with #dementia like normal people, but help them when they need it” (image: @DementiaFriends) #Alzheimers #EndAlz
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Hosted by Johnna Lowther, #podcast @thedementiapod shares tips to help people with #dementia live well, described by @albertapodnet as "realistic but full of #hope, and often touches on how art and creativity can help us live well for our whole lives." https://t.co/7hiK2e7dBR
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Core Alberta Caregivers presents @HQCA: Engaging with caregivers of Albertans receiving continuing care services on March 24th.
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#YEGseniors organizations are invited to participate in a panel discussion by CORE to learn about assisted transportation options available for older adults seeking their COVID-19 vaccination. 💉🚗 Contact Cindy for more information: cindy.nguyen@calgaryunitedway.org
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Starting today, Albertans 75 and over are eligible to receive their COVID-19 vaccination. Remember, if you are an older adult that needs transportation to your appointment, you can call us to book a ride! 780-424-5438 #DriveHappy
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This first-person essay by Brooke Wozniak, who blogs about her father's experience with young-onset Alzheimer's, is part of CBC's Opinion section. She is a member of our Young Onset Support Group https://t.co/KVCjm1yYa7
cbc.ca
Alzheimer’s has such a stigma and robs the identity of the person with it. I get why people stopped calling and visiting; it can be hard to see someone you care about not be themselves anymore....
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The Chinook Arch Regional Library System will be adding a few dozen more memory kits to their supply. Access to the memory kits are especially helpful for rural communities as many face challenges in accessing resources, especially free resources.
globalnews.ca
"Being able to have mom, dad, the kids, all kind of connect with maybe grandma's past experiences, [it's] a great way to prompt that."
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Seth and Lauren Rogen are advocating for paid family leave. While caring for Lauren's mother who suffered from younger-onset Alzheimer’s they realized that "most employers provide people — especially young people — with little to no caregiving resources."
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Join us later this month for our next Speaker Series event. @SheriaRobinson will present, "Dementia, Health, and the Black Family Caregiver: Toward a Novel Intervention" on February 23. Registration is now open here: https://t.co/AlpvbvrODS
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How do you know that a caregiver hired to provide care for a loved one is qualified? Read our latest blog post to learn about caregiver qualifications. https://t.co/XudXwQgUGk
#dementiacare #caregivers
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Pls RT: Are you a family #caregiver for a person with #dementia? Share your experiences during COVID-19 and help improve resources for other family caregivers https://t.co/lLMUVjuq2K
@llpoole @rogerdoger991 @THIRDACTionfilm @alzcalgary @DementiaCalgary @DementiaMag @AAGerontology
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#COVID19AB has challenged us in ways that many never imagined. It’s reminded us of the depths of our strength & tested our limits. On #BellLetsTalk Day, remember, you are not alone. Reach out if you need help & check in with loved ones. Now, more than ever, every action counts.
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"People are kind by nature and they want to help. We just have to say how we need help," Roger Marple. Roger has great tips on talking about dementia. Learn more here! https://t.co/vsFBzkkdId
#DementiaLivesHere #Alzheimer'sAwarenessMonth #Dementia #Awareness #Caregiver #Learn
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Check out the January newsletter from the Dementia Association for Awareness and Support! Do you have something you'd like to share in future newsletters? Send it to us at hello@dementiaassociation.ca https://t.co/KrAO1h12Jh
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Do you have a neighbour living with dementia? You can help! It's simple - shovel their walk, give them a call and say hello or offer to pick up their groceries for them. Learn more about easy tips you can do here! https://t.co/qnYZ1aQ69P
#DementiaLivesHere #Alzheimer's
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The latest evidence suggests that up to 40% of all cases of dementia are linked to factors we may be able to influence. It’s never too early, and never too late, to start thinking about your brain health. https://t.co/GiR5dD3j8d
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Health Quality Council of Alberta "Experiences of informal caregivers The impact on unpaid informal caregivers who support their aging loved ones" https://t.co/jHyk5lbNVd
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