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Welcome to ”Cognitive Connections: Conversations on Dementia” hosted by Carrie Candy from the Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories. Explore dementia, its challenges, and progress in this space of connection. Whether you’re living with dementia, a care partner, healthcare professional, or simply curious, tune in for meaningful discussions.
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Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Breaking Barriers in Dementia Care with Navjot Gill
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Navjot Gill is a PhD candidate at the University of Waterloo, specializing in the experiences of South Asian Canadians living with dementia and their care partners. She shares her personal journey with her grandmother's dementia diagnosis and highlights the cultural and linguistic barriers that exist within the South Asian community. Navjot emphasizes the need for culturally inclusive resources and services that can support individuals and families affected by dementia. She also discusses the significance of representation and the importance of breaking the stigma surrounding dementia in South Asian communities.
Resources
Leave a Legacy: https://alzheimer.ca/ab/en/take-action/ways-donate/leave-legacy
Care Partner resources: https://alzheimer.ca/en/help-support/im-caring-person-living-dementia
Reducing stigma: https://alzheimer.ca/ab/en/take-action/change-minds
The Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories: https://alzheimer.ca/ab/en
Phone Number: 1-866-950-5465
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