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Dementia webinars explore links between music and the brain
The Alzheimer Society of B.C. continues to provide Kootenay residents affected by dementia with practical tips and information through its regular webinar series. Upcoming June…
Webinar to look at dementia and the pandemic
“The pandemic has had a major impact on the lives of the estimated 70,000 British Columbians living with dementia in B.C., including residents of the…
A letter home for Christmas
Kootenay Crust By Ian Cobb Op-Ed Commentary Dear Mom: It’s Day 287 of the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s two days before Christmas. The shutdowns and closures…
Help change the future for people affected by dementia
In an increasingly uncertain world, East Kootenay residents living with dementia and their caregivers are facing more social isolation than ever before. To help them,…
Residents learn to adapt dementia strategies
As steady as our environment can seem at times, factors beyond our control have the potential to rapidly change the world around us. The current…
Free webinar for care givers tending to people with dementia
Upcoming webinar to offer practical strategies East Kootenay residents can use to respond to delusions and hallucinations caused by dementia As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold, challenges…
Society holding Walk for Alzheimer’s – online
For the first time ever, the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s will be held online and on a single day: Sunday, May 31. The 2020 event, which…
Challenge your brain during Brain Awareness Week
Alzheimer Society of B.C. says adopting lifestyle changes helps reduce the risk of dementia Have the winter doldrums slowed down your desire to eat well…
Thanks to the people of the East Kootenay
Letter to the Editor At the end of the month-long Alzheimer’s Awareness Month campaign ‘I live with dementia; let me help you understand,’ the Alzheimer…