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What are our core values?

"It's time for a new ethic of care to replace the stigma of dementia... Specifically, we need an ethic that challenges stigma by broadening the [...]

Susan Troyer2021-08-06T19:07:44-05:00June 25th, 2021|Categories: Creating Community|Tags: Ableism, Ageism, Cognitive decline, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Dementia, Elderly, Future, Geriatrics, Interdisciplinary, Long-Term Care, Stigma|0 Comments

Creating Community
Cultural narratives, ableism and ageism dehumanize people with dementia

This article focuses on a culture of care which is an issue not just for Canadians. Nor is it an issue just for health professionals [...]

Susan Troyer2021-06-26T10:45:15-05:00May 13th, 2021|Categories: Creating Community|Tags: Ableism, Ageism, Cognitive decline, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Dementia, Elderly, Geriatrics, Long-Term Care, Stigma|0 Comments

Creating Community
COVID-19, stigma and the scandalous neglect of people living with dementia

Cultural narratives, ableism and ageism dehumanize people with dementia, and present their lives as disposable. Authors: Alisa Grigorovich, University of Toronto and Pia Kontos, University [...]

Susan Troyer2021-05-18T22:16:26-05:00May 12th, 2021|Categories: Creating Community|Tags: Ableism, Ageism, Cognitive decline, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Dementia, Elderly, Geriatrics, Long-Term Care, Stigma|0 Comments

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More families are discussing end-of-life planning as COVID-19 cases rise – here’s how to start the conversation

"With family together, either in person or by video, the holidays offer an opportunity for deep, personal discussions about the future." - Lindy Grief Davidson, [...]

Susan Troyer2020-11-23T15:18:33-06:00November 23rd, 2020|Categories: General, Mindful Presence|Tags: Caregivers, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Death, Elderly, Family, Health, Mental health, Mortality, Pandemic, Young adults|0 Comments

Creating Community
Dementia deaths rise during the summer of COVID leading to concern

On the best of days, caregiving for a family member with dementia is difficult. Watching the decline of a loved one is hard. Having to [...]

Susan Troyer2020-10-19T21:54:10-05:00October 14th, 2020|Categories: Creating Community|Tags: Alzheimer’s disease, Caregivers, Coronavirus, Dementia, Elderly, Infections, Pandemic, Social isolation|0 Comments

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Creating CommunityWhat are our core values?

Creating CommunityCultural narratives, ableism and ageism dehumanize people with dementia

Creating CommunityCOVID-19, stigma and the scandalous neglect of people living with dementia

Mindful PresenceMore families are discussing end-of-life planning as COVID-19 cases rise – here’s how to start the conversation

Creating CommunityDementia deaths rise during the summer of COVID leading to concern

Creating Community
What are our core values?

Creating Community
Cultural narratives, ableism and ageism dehumanize people with dementia

Creating Community
COVID-19, stigma and the scandalous neglect of people living with dementia

Mindful Presence
More families are discussing end-of-life planning as COVID-19 cases rise – here’s how to start the conversation

Creating Community
Dementia deaths rise during the summer of COVID leading to concern