@lukeburgis Absolutely worth it - stunning beaches, warm ocean water, majestic red cliffs, rolling hills and red dirt roads, and more than just oysters— it’s a foodie paradise with amazing people
@lukeburgis If your father didn’t use a walker before his dementia progressed it may be more of a risk to introduce a walker. It’s better to support the person living with dementia with hand over hand method. If that’s not always possible as they are alone at times then setting up …
@david_perell@sivers has set up the best process for buying books. When you buy a book you get all versions. Subsequent purchases of same book only cost of material. It’s why his books are my #1 gift
This month, we were featured in @ReadersDigestCA about the innovative work that we do to help older adults improve their digital literacy. Check out the whole story here: https://t.co/Xoio9dGdIg
Photo / @JessicaDeeks
Words / @KarenStiller1#Seniors#DigitalLiteracy
Zoe from @TheDementiaSoc speaks about how technology can help people living with dementia. The @alexa99 Drop-in Feature is a great way for caregivers to see loved ones who are isolated.
@amazonca@TheDementiaSoc@alexa99 What an amazing program🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌 through this partnership we have been able to help people living with dementia stay connected with those they love and love doing
Using technology to stay in touch can be difficult for people living with dementia. In partnership with @BruyereCare @ridetoconnect, @OttCommFdn and @AmazonCA, Connected Canadians distributed 50+ Amazon Echo Shows to @TheDementiaSoc to overcome this barrier. #ConnectedCanadians
Zoe, de @TheDementiaSoc, explique en quoi la technologie peut aider les personnes atteintes de démence. La fonctionnalité Drop In de @alexa99 est un excellent moyen pour les aidants de voir leurs proches isolés.
I had wondered why Joe Rogan’s podcast was so controversial that @nntaleb felt compelled to intervene. Graham Walker answers my question in one of the best fact checking threads I’ve read. This is a must read. Thanks to @nntaleb.
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The OTTAWA sign in The ByWard Market is illuminated green, The Dementia Society’s brand colour, from January 19-24th in support of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. This week, take a snap with the sign to show your support- use the hashtag #AlzAwareness and tag us here! @ottawacity
People who commute by bike have:
- a 52% lower risk of death from heart disease;
- a 46% lower risk of developing heart disease;
- a 40% lower risk of death from cancer
- a 45% lower risk of developing cancer
#CityMakingMath British study in @bmj_latest: https://t.co/MEzXdZtA8X
Denigrating & ageist #OPSWA posts about people we are here to support & empower are wholly unacceptable. Credible partners do not behave this way: the Champlain Dementia Network believes this does a great dis-service to the #PSW profession & the compassionate care they provide./1