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What is Dementia?

Understand what cognition is and how it is impacted by dementia. Learn about the most common causes of dementia and other possible causes of dementia-like symptoms.

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What is Mild Cognitive Impairment?

Learn about the difference between normal aging and mild cognitive impairment. Discover what causes it, how it is diagnosed and if there are treatments.

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The Different Types of Dementia

Learn about the similarities and differences between Alzheimer disease, vascular, Lewy Body, frontotemporal (FTD) and Parkinson disease dementias.

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Stages of Dementia

Explore the three stages of dementia. Understand how the disease progresses and know what to expect.

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How is Dementia Treated?

Look into the difference between managing the symptoms of dementia and modifying the disease itself. Investigate what prescription drugs and other therapies are available.

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Safety in Dementia

Become aware of the risks of wandering, driving, fire, improper use of medications and managing personal finances. Discover strategies to reduce the possibility of harm.

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Caring for the Person with Dementia at Home

Learn about the types of services available in your home and your community from both publicly funded sources and private companies.

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Apathy, Depression, and Anxiety in Dementia

Learn how these psychiatric issues may affect people with dementia. Understand how to cope and discover what treatments may be available.

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Behavioural, Emotional and Psychiatric Symptoms in Dementia

Identify the behavioural, emotional and psychiatric signs and symptoms associated with dementia. Discover strategies and resources to help to manage responsive behaviours.

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Caregiver Wellness

Understand why caregiver wellness is so important. Learn what you can do to help yourself and find support.

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Dementia | An Overview

Get a quick overview of dementia in this summary that covers the highlights of all our lessons.

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Promoting Brain Health

Explore how diet, exercise, blood vessel health, lifestyle choices, brain and social activity, and other health conditions affect brain health.

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