Huron-Perth Boomers - Spring 2023

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HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Before/Early Diagnosis – This guide is part
of the care partner series and offers help and
reassurance for those who are concerned about
changes that their family member or friend may be
experiencing. If you are noticing changes that are
out of the ordinary, or there is a history of dementia,
some strategies to help include paying attention and
taking note of any changes; visiting the Alzheimer
Society of Canada’s website or your local Alzheimer
Society; educating yourself about the different terms
related to dementia; and talking to others who are
experiencing a similar situation.
Role, Health, and Well-Being – This guide
is written for care partners and offers tips and
strategies to understand, support, and maintain their
own health and well-being, such as understanding
your health and well-being and the journey ahead;
educating yourself and others by becoming more
knowledgeable about the illness; not taking changes
personally; and knowing your “breaking point.”
Living and Transforming with Loss and Grief
– This guide explores the experiences of loss and
grief that come with dementia for care partners as
well as people living with dementia. It provides useful
tips and strategies for acknowledging, experiencing
and transforming these experiences, such as sharing
your grief, staying connected, seeking support, and
taking care of yourself.
Food and Mealtime – This guide presents
strategies for adapting to the many changes associated
with food, mealtimes, and living with dementia.
Whether it be shopping for groceries, preparing
meals, or going to a restaurant, it is important to
acknowledge and accept changes around food and
mealtimes. Some tips include creating a meal plan
Learn how we make clean energy and medical
isotopes at the Bruce Power Visitors’ Centre.
Wonder.
Explore.
Discover.
www.brucepower.com/visit
3394 BRUCE ROAD 20, NORTH OF TIVERTON, WEST OF HIGHWAY 21. T: (519) 361-7777
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