Dementia Support Dov & Zipora Burstein Senior Centre

02/14/2013

Making the Transition to a Day Program Setting - http://bit.ly/XP8Eii

All transitions can be tough, especially when it seems so foreign. The Adult Day Program setting is ideal for people who enjoy socializing and need more engagement throughout the day. Our day program was created to give independence back to those living with dementia, and to allow for respite care f...

01/25/2013

We've been featured in The Globe and Mail! Read the article here: http://bit.ly/Y3IgBq

The goal is to reduce anxiety and provide stimulation and meaningful activity for adults with cognitive diseases. It seems to help

01/24/2013

But when does an ordinary memory lapse indicate something more serious, like early Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia? Can you brush it off as “just being forgetful,” or might it be mild cognitive impairment, a more pronounced form of memory loss that sometimes precedes dementia?


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Everyone becomes forgetful from time to time: forgetting where you placed the car keys, not remembering to pick up an item at the grocery store, forgetting to return a friend’s phone call. And as we age, most of us become increasingly forgetful.

01/11/2013

Read our latest blog post, taking a look at the influence of music on those with dementia! http://bit.ly/ZQss9i

While there is still no cure for dementia there are definitely ways to help improve the quality of life of those who suffer from it. The use of music is one such way that has had dramatic results in some patients. Music and memory do seem to go hand in hand – the way a song can recall memories not t...

01/04/2013

It's dementia awareness month in Canada and the focus is on stigma: See the person and not the dementia. Take this quiz to find out your attitude towards people with dementia.

Today, 747,000 Canadians are living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Yet people with dementia say that they often face shame, embarrassment and exclusion.

12/28/2012

Our Lunch & Learn with Gail Elliot was a big hit! We hosted a number of health care professionals to learn about the Montessori Methods of Dementia and everyone came away learning new ways to care for those with dementia.

Read our blog post to see pictures from the event!

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We recently hosted an interactive lunch & learn session about the Montessori Methods for Dementia and it was a great success! We had a full house of caregivers, social workers, GEM nurses, PSWs, and other care professionals who were eager to learn about how here at DementiaSupport Dov & Zipora Burns...

12/24/2012

Using individualized playlists to help soothe and stimulate people living with dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease http://yhoo.it/10bcQNx

A new pilot program at a Hamilton retirement community uses music to help treat residents who have dementia.

12/13/2012

The battle against Alzheimer's starts at school age: Research pinpoints three key stages that help keep disease at bay http://bit.ly/W0hpcc

A person's education, their working life and their social life in later years all play a key role in helping to keep the mind sharper for longer, according to a new UK study.

12/07/2012

"People with dementia require adequate and trained professionals who can provide specialized care."

Re: “Canada is in the dark ages with Alzheimer’s care” (Letter of the Day, Dec. 4) Pat Walsh not only highlights the woeful neglect of persons with dementias, such as Alzheimer’s, living in nursing homes, but, by default, exposes how our governments have adopted an egregious ...

12/06/2012

New government announcement calls for more investments in home and community care for seniors

11/30/2012

Dazed & Cofused. Samantha participated in the Alzheimer Society virtual dementia tour. Read about her experience >http://bit.ly/TtZe9c

Dazed and confused 0 By Samantha Reed Tuesday, November 20, 2012 4:44:24 EST PM TweetChange text size for the storyPrintReport an errorGrowing up, I sympathized with people who suffered from dementia, but until Friday I never knew how frustrating and frightening it is. Darlene Jackson, public educat...

11/30/2012

Here at Dementia Support we bring in a hairdresser to pamper all of our ladies, it is something they love and enjoy!
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Elderly hair care can be a struggle. Here are some hair care tips for the elderly, to help with washing, grooming and brushing.