Cognisance - Canada

Through our research project, we aim to improve how we support persons with dementia and their care partners in Canada and beyond.

[Cognisance - Canada @CA_Cognisance]

Navigating the healthcare system can be challenging. Consider submitting an abstract to #CHNC2021 about your experiences whether they are professionally (e.g. through research) or personally rooted.

[Canadian Healthcare Navigation Conference (CHNC) @CHNC_CA]

Call for abstracts is OPEN! Consider submitting your abstract today. Submissions accepted until Feb 16th 2021: https://t.co/wwOz09e8dQ

[Cognisance - Canada @CA_Cognisance]

COVID-19 pandemic posing increased challenges for people with #Alzheimers and #dementia | https://t.co/OyCmcBZF9L https://t.co/OMqRvTiDFh

[Cognisance - Canada @CA_Cognisance]

Happy Holidays / Joyeuses fêtes !

[See Pain More Clearly @seepainmc]

REACHING OUT TO Researchers working in the field of #dementia
Regular use of the PACSLAC scales have also been shown to improve pain care and reduce the use of psychiatric medications.
https://t.co/lEEphexh0n
#SeePainMoreClearly #alzheimers

[Cognisance - Canada @CA_Cognisance]

Here is the Zoom Meeting Link: https://t.co/YYy9pfZd0U

[Cognisance - Canada @CA_Cognisance]

Check out this link for information on a virtual conversation about dementia - happening on November 12th at 2pm EST: "Bringing the conversation to you - Chrissys Journey". https://t.co/WogaYOk6U0

[Cognisance - Canada @CA_Cognisance]

Here is a great video and link to a website about pain assessment and management for persons living with dementia, who may struggle with communication:

[See Pain More Clearly @seepainmc]

Helping Families to #SeePainMoreClearly
People who have moderate to severe #dementia cannot communicate their pain clearly to others. As a result, they may be suffering in silence. We need to advocate for more frequent assessment of pain.
https://t.co/c0nEJplgqt
#alzheimers

[Cognisance - Canada @CA_Cognisance]

Don't forget to get yourself a smile cookie 🍪 this week from @TimHortons to support important organizations, such as @AlzheimerNB .
https://t.co/aqdUeA59Ej

[UK Cognisance @UKCognisance]

Wonderful to have our first two co-design workshops today with people living with dementia, informal carers and health and social car professionals some great ideas and strategies for improving #dementia diagnosis and care through new resources. Join us in this exciting study!

[Cognisance - Canada @CA_Cognisance]

Today is an exciting day! We are hosting our first Canadian co-design team meeting to begin planning useful resources for persons with dementia, caregivers, and care providers. Partners involved are sharing from all three perspectives. #cognisance #dementia #canada

[Alzheimer Society NB @AlzheimerNB]

We are selling these beautiful forget-me-not socks to raise funds for the Alzheimer Society of NB. For $15, you will receive a beautiful pair of socks, a tax receipt for $10, and you will be supporting local services for those impacted by dementia. Contact us to get yours!

[Cognisance - Canada @CA_Cognisance]

From our New Brunswick site - Please reach out if you are interested in sharing your experiences receiving a diagnosis of dementia and the supports provided after.

[Amy Ellen Reid @reid_about_1t]

Have you or a loved one (family member/friend) recently been diagnosed with dementia? Consider sharing your experiences with #dementia care in New Brunswick! Contact [email protected] or 506-653-2863 to learn more, or click here to complete the survey: https://t.co/YMe0Vonh57

[Cognisance - Canada @CA_Cognisance]

From our New Brunswick site - Please reach out if you are interested in sharing your experiences with dementia care as a health or social care provider.

[Amy Ellen Reid @reid_about_1t]

Are you a health or social care provider that supports persons with dementia and their care partners? The @CA_Cognisance team want to learn from you! Contact [email protected] / 506-653-2863 or click here to participate in the survey: https://t.co/YMe0Vonh57

[Cognisance - Canada @CA_Cognisance]

Check out this radio interview on the importance of the #cognisance project, from co-lead Dr Shelley Doucet in New Brunswick. #dementiacare

[Amy Ellen Reid @reid_about_1t]

Take a listen to this CBC Info Morning segment, "Making the diagnosis of dementia easier" to learn about a great project, called "COGNISANCE". https://t.co/XYCLTNVIyA

[Katrin Seeher @KSeeher]

@leefay_low presenting ideas for toolkit to improve #dementia diagnosis and post diagnostic support for people with dementia. At #COGNISANCE meeting in #TheHague. Henry Brodaty of @CHeBA_UNSW next. @KateSwaffer @JPNDeurope

[Jane Wilcock @jnewilcock]

Sharing country specific ideas improving dementia diagnosis and support @Louiseprofessor @MariePoole77 #COGNISANCE #hague

[A/Prof Lyn Phillipson @LynPhillipson]

Looking forward to a great day as we start our workshops for the #COGNISCANCE project aiming to improve diagnosis & post diagnostic support for people with dementia @KateSwaffer @leefay_low