Dementia awareness resources toolkit: Dementia-inclusive communities

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Caregivers play a crucial role in supporting individuals living with dementia. It's important to acknowledge that while caring for someone living with dementia can be rewarding, it is often challenging as it's accompanied by social stigma and misconceptions.

Let's create a dementia-inclusive world by supporting caregivers. Offer respite, lend a listening ear, educate yourself and spread awareness. Together, we can ease their journey and create a more inclusive society.

Learn more about how to help at http://ow.ly/kXrU50OG7g2

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Caregivers are often family members or friends

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Let's create a more dementia-inclusive world by supporting #caregivers! Offer respite, lend a listening ear, educate yourself and spread awareness. Together, we can ease their journey and create a more inclusive society.
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Caregivers are often family members or friends

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Stigma surrounding #dementia creates unnecessary barriers and adds to the challenges faced by individuals and families.

We can make a difference by raising awareness, educating others, and fostering empathy.

Learn more at https://ow.ly/b7cv50PA0F0

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Learning and understanding helps

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Did you know that more than half of Canadians worry that people would treat them differently if they had a dementia diagnosis?

People living with dementia can continue to be active in their community and participate in activities they enjoy.

Learn how you can help make your community more dementia-inclusive: http://ow.ly/o4NY50KLt9z

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What does dementia look like?
A friend.
A family member.
A neighbour.

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Do you know how to talk with or support someone living with dementia in your community?

Take this quiz to find out: https://ow.ly/8T0h50PzSHT

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Be patient, listen and reassure

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Not everyone experiences the same #dementia symptoms or behaviours.

Some communication methods may work well for one person living with dementia but not for another.

For more tips on how you can help: https://t.co/E7pJn5VbF8

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Be patient, listen and reassure

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Not everyone experiences the same #dementia symptoms or behaviours.

Some communication methods may work well for one person living with dementia but not for another.

Being aware of how you talk and listen will help you to have positive interactions with someone living with dementia.

Learn how you can communicate with those living with dementia to ensure they feel understood and respected, at http://ow.ly/fkgV50LYPtB

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Be patient, listen and reassure

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