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Dementia

Advancement for Dementia Care Centre (ADCC)

Dr. Amer Burhan, Physician-in-Chief at Ontario Shores, and Dr. Winnie Sun, Assistant Professor at Ontario Tech, join us to talk about the Advancement for Dementia Care Centre (ADCC) in Episode 108 of the #MindVine mental health podcast. The ADCC aims to improve the quality of life of those living with dementia by using innovation to develop new approaches to support their psychosocial needs and behavioural challenges. The #MindVine podcast is hosted by Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers). The podcast is available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

The Use of Colour to Create Dementia Friendly Environments

Presented by:
Emily Campbell and Tiffany Fowler,
Recreation Therapists,
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences

Learning Objectives:

  • To demonstrate how the use of colour can promote positive self-expressions
  • To inspire others to advocate for dementia friendly spaces
  • To demonstrate how the use of colour can promote independence                                                                      

CARERS Program: Caring for the Caregiver Living with dementia

Presented by:
Mary Chiu, PhD
Research & Academics,
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences

Learning Objectives:
1. Identifying and supporting the “shadow patients”.
2. Research and clinical evidence for CARERS Program’s effectiveness in various caregiver populations.
3. CARERS program at Ontario Shores and TDRA research in dementia caregivers.

Join Zoom:
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