Mary Schulz
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View article: P3‐613: THEY REMIND ME THAT I AM STILL ME: CLUBS FOR PEOPLE WITH YOUNG ONSET DEMENTIA
P3‐613: THEY REMIND ME THAT I AM STILL ME: CLUBS FOR PEOPLE WITH YOUNG ONSET DEMENTIA Open
Young onset dementia (YOD) is defined as dementia that is diagnosed before the age of 65. It is estimated that YOD comprises 2-8% of all dementias (World Alzheimer Report, 2015). The personal and social consequences of YOD differ from thos…
View article: O5‐02‐01: MEANINGFUL ENGAGEMENT OF PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA
O5‐02‐01: MEANINGFUL ENGAGEMENT OF PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA Open
Historically, the Alzheimer Society of Canada (ASC) has focused on providing support and education to caregivers of people with dementia rather than people with dementia themselves. However, there is a growing demand to expand the ways in …
View article: [P3–588]: UNDERSTANDING THE NEEDS OF PEOPLE WITH YOUNG‐ONSET DEMENTIA: PROCESS, PRODUCTS AND PARTNERSHIPS
[P3–588]: UNDERSTANDING THE NEEDS OF PEOPLE WITH YOUNG‐ONSET DEMENTIA: PROCESS, PRODUCTS AND PARTNERSHIPS Open
Young onset dementia (YOD) is defined as dementia diagnosed before the age of 65. YOD accounts for 2–8% of all dementia cases (World Alzheimer Report, 2015). Individuals with YOD face many unique difficulties starting with obtaining an acc…
View article: INTIMACY, SEXUALITY AND DEMENTIA: THE LAST TABOO
INTIMACY, SEXUALITY AND DEMENTIA: THE LAST TABOO Open
The subject of intimacy and aging remains one of our last taboos. Factor dementia into this mix and one confronts many challenging practice dilemmas, often influenced by strong opinions, values and beliefs. Health care providers in all set…