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- About dementia
- What is dementia?
- What is dementia?The term "dementia" doesn't actually refer to one, specific disease. Rather, it's an overall term for a set of symptoms that are caused by disorders affecting the brain.
- Common questions about dementiaGet the answers to the most common questions about dementia.
- Dementia numbers in CanadaThe Alzheimer Society is committed to providing accurate and reliable data on dementia in Canada. Statistics listed on this page are the most current available and are updated periodically when new reports and studies are issued.
- What is Alzheimer's disease?
- What is Alzheimer's disease?Alzheimer's disease is a chronic neurodegenerative disease that destroys brain cells, causing thinking ability and memory to deteriorate over time. Alzheimer's disease is not a normal part of aging, and is irreversible.
- The history behind Alzheimer's diseaseWhile Alzheimer's has always been with us, attempts to understand and identify the disease and its impact didn't come about until very recently in human history.
- The difference between Alzheimer's disease and other dementiaAlzheimer's disease and dementia do not mean the same thing. Understand the difference on this page.
- How Alzheimer's disease changes the brainAlzheimer's disease can change the brain in many different ways, On this page, read about some of the changes you may expect as the disease progresses.
- The stages of Alzheimer's diseaseAlzheimer's disease is usually described in terms of stages, indicating the severity of the symptoms. Learn about the stages on this page, from early stage to end of life.
- Genetic testing and Alzheimer's diseaseGenetic testing can sometimes help identify whether a person has a high or low chance of developing Alzheimer's disease. On this page, find out more about genetic testing for Alzheimer's and whether it applies to you.
- Other types of dementia
- Other types of dementiaWhile Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia, there are other types as well. Learn about them here.
- LATE-NCLimbic-predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy (or LATE-NC) is the most recently identified form of dementia, noted for its close similarity to Alzheimer’s.
- Dementia with Lewy bodiesDementia with Lewy bodies – caused by abnormal 'Lewy bodies' deposits of protein called alpha-synuclein inside of the brain's nerve cells – shares many similarities with Parkinson’s disease.
- Frontotemporal dementiaFrontotemporal dementia is an umbrella term for a group of rare disorders that primarily affect the areas of the brain associated with personality and behaviour.
- Mixed dementiaIt's possible for someone to have more than one type of dementia. When this happens, it's known as mixed dementia.
- Vascular dementiaThe most common type of dementia after Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia occurs when the brain’s blood supply is blocked or damaged, causing brain cells to be deprived of oxygen and die.
- Young-onset dementiaWhen symptoms of dementia start before the age of 65, we use the term "young onset dementia."
- Rare types of dementiaThere are many conditions that, in rare cases, can lead to dementia. Learn about them in this section.
- Conditions related to dementiaLearn about conditions similar to dementia in this section.
- Do I have dementia?
- Do I have dementia?If you're unsure whether you have dementia, this section will help you. Get answers to common questions. Recognize what's a warning sign and what's part of normal aging. Know when it may be time to seek a diagnosis.
- The 10 warning signs of dementiaWhether you’re concerned for yourself or someone you care about, it's important to know the warning signs of dementia so you can ensure an early diagnosis. Here are 10 of the most common warning signs for dementia.
- The differences between normal aging and dementiaIf you are experiencing difficulties with memory, know that they may not be signs of dementia. It could be memory loss as a part of normal aging.
- How to get tested for dementiaIf you or someone you know is concerned about having dementia, it’s important that you can identify the warning signs, know when to talk to your doctor and understand how dementia is diagnosed. Follow these steps.
- How can I prevent dementia?
- How can I prevent dementia?The most effective way to prevent Alzheimer's disease and other dementias is to minimize the risk factors and make healthy lifestyle choices that benefit both your body and brain.
- Brain-healthy tips to reduce your risk of dementiaThis page lists evidence-based tips and strategies to help you lead a healthy, balanced lifestyle that protects your brain and reduces your risk of dementia.
- Diabetes and dementiaWhat's the connection between diabetes and dementia? Learn more about this particular risk factor for dementia.
- Risk factors for dementiaWhen it comes to dementia, there are risk factors you can change, and risk factors you cannot. Learn about both types on this page, as well as unproven risks that need more evidence to be considered valid.
- How can I treat dementia?
- How can I treat dementia?There are currently no treatments that can reverse cognitive decline brought on by dementia. However, there are approaches you can take that can help you fight symptoms and maintain your quality of life for as long as possible.
- Medications approved to treat Alzheimer's diseaseThere are no treatments today that can cure Alzheimer’s disease. However, there are currently four medications, approved by Health Canada, that can treat symptoms of the disease. Learn about them on this page.
- Alternative treatments for dementiaThere are other ways to treat dementia that don't involve taking medications. However, it's important to know which alternative treatments have the evidence that proves that they are effective.
- Potential treatments for dementiaLearn about the rigorous process to get a potential treatment for Alzheimer's disease or another type of dementia approved and available for the public.
- Cannabis and the treatment of dementiaWhile there is ongoing promising research on the effects of cannabis, there is currently no evidence that cannabis is useful for the treatment or prevention of Alzheimer’s disease.
- The risk of using antipsychotic medications to treat dementiaThe Alzheimer Society recommends that antipsychotics only be used as a last resort to treat behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia, especially in older adults. Instead, person-centred care is recommended as a first measure.
- Stigma against dementia
- Stigma against dementiaStigma is one of the biggest barriers for people living with dementia to live fully with dignity and respect. Help us fight stigma by learning more about its effects and taking steps to reduce its impact.
- 10 easy ways to fight stigma against dementiaFighting stigma is easier than you think. Learn how you can make a positive impact on the lives of people living with dementia.
- How Canadians perceive dementiaMany Canadians acknowledge that people living with dementia regularly experience many forms of stigma. But there is still more work to be done to reduce stigma. Understand the results from our most recent Awareness Survey.
- Myths and realities of dementiaMyths and misconceptions about Alzheimer's disease and dementia abound – what it is, who gets it, and how it affects the people who have it. These myths stand in the way of understanding the disease and helping those affected.
- What does stigma against dementia look like?Stigma not only hurts people living with dementia, it discourages their families from confiding in others or getting the support they need. On this page, learn how to recognize stigma against dementia.
- About dementiaIn this section, learn more about dementia, including its most common type (Alzheimer's disease), other types of dementia and evidence-based recommendations on preventing and treating the disease.
- Les aides et le soutien
- Programmes et services
- Programmes et servicesLa Société Alzheimer du Nouveau-Brunswick offre gratuitement des programmes et des services de qualité aux personnes atteintes d'un trouble neurocognitif, à leur famille et à leurs fournisseurs de soins.
- Premier lien®Premier lienMD met en contact les familles du Nouveau-Brunswick touchées par la maladie d'Alzheimer ou un autre trouble neurocognitif avec des services et des soutiens le plus tôt possible dans leur parcours. Si vous êtes un professionnel de la santé, vou
- C-SIRSE! pour les partenaires de soinsC-SIRSE! est un programme de formation novatrice pour tous les membres de l'équipe de soins qui soutiennent les personnes atteintes de la maladie d'Alzheimer et d'autres formes de troubles neurocognitifs.
- Réseaux de soutien aux proches aidantsChaque mois, des proches aidants se réunissent pour se raconter leurs expériences, s’encourager l’un l’autre, et apprendre l’un de l’autre. Lors de ces rencontres de groupe, la Société Alzheimer fournit aussi des renseignements et du soutien.
- Télécounseling et psychothérapieCe programme gratuit de télécounseling et de psychothérapie à court terme est destiné aux proches aidants des personnes atteintes d’un trouble neurocognitif.
- Esprit en actionActivités physiques et stimulations mentales et sociales destinées aux personnes atteintes de la maladie d’Alzheimer au stade précoce ou intermédiaire ou d’une autre forme de trouble neurocognitif.
- Info-Mémoire NBCe service provincial bilingue fournit du soutien aux personnes atteintes de troubles neurocognitifs, aux proches aidants, aux familles et au public.
- I'm living with dementia
- I'm living with dementiaOur mission is to support you. The Alzheimer Society can provide you with the information and resources to help you manage your diagnosis, assert your rights, live well with dementia, plan for your future and more.
- First steps after diagnosisYou've likely been worried and anxious about the changes you're seeing in yourself. Now that you've been diagnosed, know that there are education and resources to support you. Learn the first steps to living well with dementia.
- Talking about your diagnosisIf you've just been diagnosed with dementia, you may need some time before sharing the news – or you may want to talk about it right away. However your approach, this page can help you with strategies for communication.
- Managing the changes in your abilitiesDementia impacts your cognitive, emotional, physical and social abilities. Understand how these changes can affect you, and know how you can prepare and adjust accordingly to live well with dementia.
- Living well with dementiaA diagnosis of dementia does not mean your life is over. This section provides you with strategies to live well with dementia, along with tips and advice from other people who are living with dementia.
- Planning for your futureAs your dementia progresses, it can become difficult to make choices about your care, finances and other important decisions. However, there are a number of things you can do now to ensure your wishes are communicated, heard and respected.
- I'm caring for a person living with dementia
- I'm caring for a person living with dementiaUnderstanding dementia and its progression is vital to ensure that both you and the person with dementia can live as well as possible. We have the resources to support you and your care of the person living with dementia.
- What to expect as the person's dementia progressesCaring for someone with dementia can be a great reward but it can be challenging at times. Prepare yourself by knowing what to expect.
- Understanding symptomsDementia can affect the personality and behaviour of the person living with the disease. Learn more about understanding and responding to these changes associated with dementia.
- Providing day-to-day careYou want to make every day the best day possible. Caring for someone with dementia can be a great reward but it can be challenging at times. Prepare yourself with these tips.
- Ensuring safety and securityDementia can affect a person’s physical abilities and mental acuity. Learn more about protecting yourself or a family member who has dementia.
- Long distance caregivingToday, family members often live at some distance from each other. When a relative needs increasing support, caring from a distance presents additional and special problems.
- Long-term careWhen a person living with dementia needs full time support, moving to a long-term care home may be the next step for you and your family.
- End-of-life careThe needs of people with dementia at the end of life are unique and require special considerations. This section can help you prepare for end of life, make some of the difficult decisions you may face, and cope with the grief and loss you might experience
- I have a friend or family member who lives with dementia
- I have a friend or family member who lives with dementiaSomeone you know – a parent, a sibling, a friend, a coworker – has dementia. What can you do to help? Learn more about dementia and how you can be dementia-friendly.
- First steps for families after diagnosisKnowing the following tips may help make life easier and more enjoyable for you and the person living with dementia as well as to prepare for the future.
- Understanding how your relationship may changeDementia can change many aspects of a relationship, but not the need for love and affection.
- Communicating with people living with dementiaUnderstand how dementia affects communication, and learn some useful strategies to help communication throughout the progression of the disease.
- Ways to helpFriends, neighbours and extended family are important sources of support for the family. Perhaps you want to help but don't know where to begin. This page will give you some ideas of how you can offer practical help and show that you care.
- Managing ambiguous loss and griefThe issue of loss and grief is one of the most significant issues when supporting people living with dementia and their caregivers. Losses and grieving occur in different ways at all stages in the dementia caregiving journey.
- Making meaningful visitsWhether you are visiting someone with dementia every day or just once in a while, making the most of your time together will mean a more meaningful visit for both of you!
- Helping children understand dementiaDementia can be a hard concept for younger children to understand.
- Helping teens understand dementiaThis page can help you give teenagers information they can use to understand what's happening.
- Holidays and special occasionsFor some of us, holidays or other special life events can be stressful, particularly if you are a caregiver or a person living with dementia. Unfamiliar places, large groups of people, noise and a hectic pace can create a lot of anxiety.
- I'm a healthcare provider
- I'm a healthcare providerLearn more about dementia and how you can ensure quality person-centred care for people living with the disease.
- Providing person-centred careFostering a person-centred approach to care will improve the quality of care for people with dementia and their families.
- Person-centred care of people with dementia living in care homesThe Alzheimer Society of Canada looked for evidence-based research that shows how to successfully implement person-centred programs and practices in long-term care homes. Here is the result.
- Diagnosis and screeningTools for healthcare professionals to support dementia screening, assessment, and early diagnosis.
- Making a referral with First Link®Find out how you can use First Link® to refer a person newly diagnosed with dementia to their local Alzheimer Society, connecting them to help and support in their community.
- C-SIRSE! pour les fournisseurs de soins de santéC-SIRSE! est un programme de formation conçu pour aider le personnel de première ligne à acquérir une base commune de connaissances, vocabulaire et démarches à adopter pour les soins de personnes atteintes de la maladie d’Alzheimer ou autres troubles ne
- Addressing ambiguous loss and grief as a healthcare providerPractical resources to help healthcare professionals understand loss and grief associated with dementia.
- Professional developmentA selection of training and e-learning modules as well as useful resources.
- Other resources and tools for healthcare providersGet resources on driving, pain, dementia research, self-management, long-term care and more.
- I'm a first responder
- I'm a financial professional
- Dementia resources
- Dementia resourcesLooking for more information on dementia? Get brochures, videos, our recommendations for assistive products and more.
- National resource libraryBrowse our resource library to learn more about dementia. We cover a wide range of topics and audiences.
- Information in other languagesThe Alzheimer Society of Canada presents all its information in English and French. The links here provide information about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias in other languages.
- Managing through COVID-19
- Shopping for assistive productsAssistive devices can help individuals perform a task that they might otherwise be unable to do, or simply make the task easier and safer to perform.
- Video resourcesThese videos can help you understand more about dementia, know what to expect and how to provide dementia care.
- Les aides et le soutienNous sommes ici pour vous aider! La Société Alzheimer offre des programmes, des informations et des ressources pour soutenir les personnes vivant avec un trouble neurocognitif et leur cercle de soin.
- Agissez
- Faire un don
- Faire un donEn faisant un don, vous nous aidez à offrir du soutien et des services aux personnes atteintes de troubles neurocognitifs et leurs aidants à travers le Nouveau-Brunswick. Votre don nous aide également à financer la recherche sur les causes et le remède po
- Planifiez un legsVotre legs peut prendre plusieurs formes. Sur cette page, découvrez quelles sont vos options pour laisser un don planifié à la Société Alzheimer du Nouveau-Brunswick.
- Collectez des fonds et participez
- Collectez des fonds et participezDevenez collecteur de fonds
- La Marche pour l'Alzheimer IG Gestion de patrimoinePrenez part à la plus importante campagne de collecte de fonds au Canada pour la maladie d’Alzheimer et autres troubles neurocognitifs : La Marche pour l'Alzheimer IG Gestion de patrimoine
- Tout pour l'Alzheimer« Tout pour l’Alzheimer » permet aux gens d’organiser des activités de collecte de fonds indépendantes afin de soutenir les personnes touchées par les troubles neurocognitifs et de faire une différence dans leur communauté!
- Devenez bénévole
- Become dementia-friendly
- Become dementia-friendlyBy understanding the everyday experiences of people living with dementia, you can better accommodate their needs and help them live well. Becoming dementia-friendly will make a direct impact on the people living with dementia in your community.
- Communautés proches alliées Alzheimer Nouveau-BrunswickLes communautés proches alliées Alzheimer visent à créer un environnement accueillant et favorable aux personnes atteintes de troubles neurocognitifs et à leurs partenaires de soins.
- Making a dementia-inclusive resource centreTake a virtual tour of our dementia-inclusive resource centre! Learn about the changes we’ve made to our provincial office to make it more inclusive for people living with dementia.
- Dementia-Friendly CanadaBy the end of the decade, almost one million Canadians will live with dementia. The impact of dementia is and will continue to be felt across all borders, sectors and cultures. We must act and build a dementia-friendly Canada now.
- Meaningful engagement of people living with dementiaMeaningful engagement is a person-centred approach that encourages and invites people living with dementia to participate in an organization's work with purpose and interest. By practicing meaningful engagement, you can benefit from people living with dem
- Using person-centred languageThe Alzheimer Society has developed language guidelines for anyone who lives with, supports, or works with a person living with dementia or caregiver. These guidelines can help you promote consistent, respectful language around dementia.
- Change minds
- Change mindsLearn how you can help us raise awareness and fight stigma against dementia in Canada.
- Le Mois de la sensibilisation à la maladie d’AlzheimerJanvier est le Mois de la sensibilisation à la maladie d’Alzheimer au Canada. Découvrez ce que cela signifie et comment vous impliquer.
- Canada's national dementia strategyLearn more about Canada's first ever-national dementia strategy and the importance of having it fully funded.
- Défense des intérêts au Nouveau-Brunswick
- The Canadian Charter of Rights for People with DementiaAs a person living with dementia, the Charter can help you assert your rights to live free of stigma, benefit from all of Canada's civic and legal rights, participate in policies that affect you and more.
- Le Prix de leadership Pauline Spatz
- AgissezYou can get involved in lots of ways, including volunteering with your local Alzheimer Society, fundraising, advocating, and donating.
- Research
- The Alzheimer Society Research Program
- The Alzheimer Society Research ProgramOn this page, learn more about the Alzheimer Society Research Program, including funding opportunities for researchers, when applications open and highlights from previous ASRP funded research.
- Apply to the Alzheimer Society Research ProgramFind out how to apply to the latest Research Competition and get guidelines and tips for applying.
- Latest funding resultsCheck out the projects and the researchers that received funding from the Alzheimer Society Research Program in the 2020 Research Competition.
- Funding results historySee the past ASRP-funded projects that advanced dementia research in Canada, sorted by year.
- ASRP supported conferencesLearn about the conferences on dementia research that the Alzheimer Society Research Program supports every year.
- 10 priorities for dementia research in Canada
- Meet our researchers
- Participate in research
- Information for researchers
- Information for researchersAre you a researcher currently funded by the Alzheimer Society Research Program, or interested in applying? Get all the information and resources you need in this section.
- Apply to the Alzheimer Society Research ProgramFind out how to apply to the latest Research Competition and get guidelines and tips for applying.
- How ASRP funding gets determinedIn 2020, the Alzheimer Society Research Program received over 200 applications. Understand the process that determines which research projects among the final applicants receive funding.
- Find participants for your studyThrough the Alzheimer Society Research Portal, you can get connected to people living in Canada who want to do their part in advancing dementia research – and want to participate in a study like yours!
- Report forms for currently funded researchersFill out and submit your progress and final reports, as well as your conference evaluation form.
- Reports on dementia
- ResearchResearch moves us forward. Your support will get us closer to life-altering treatments, better care and cures for Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.
- Ce qui se passe
- Qui sommes-nous?
- Rapports annuel et finances
- Nos centres de ressources
- Nos centres de ressourcesLa Société Alzheimer du N.-B. compte cinq centres de ressources dotés de personnel dans la province. Sur cette page, obtenez les informations dont vous avez besoin pour entrer en contact avec le centre de ressources le plus proche de chez vous.
- Créé un Centre de ressources inclusif aux troubles neurocognitifsFaites une visite virtuelle de notre Centre de ressources inclusif aux troubles neurocognitifs! Découvrez les changements que nous avons apportés à notre bureau provincial pour le rendre plus inclusif pour les personnes atteintes de la maladie.
- National statements
- The Alzheimer Society Federation
- Qui sommes-nous?Dans cette section, apprenez davantage sur la Société Alzheimer du Nouveau-Brunswick elle-même, y compris l'histoire de l'organisation, l'emplacement de nos centres de ressources et nos rapports annuels.
- What is dementia?