dementia

September 20, 2019

Specialist project helps GPs and patients with better dementia diagnosis and management

September 21, 2019 is World Alzheimer’s Day, a campaign that began in 2012 to raise awareness and challenge the stigma around Alzheimer’s related dementia.

April 25, 2019

Doctors of BC commits to improving the lives of those affected by dementia

Dementia is a complex, degenerative condition that erodes an individual’s cognitive abilities, stealing a person’s memories, talents and even their identities.

April 15, 2019

Health Promotion

Improving the Lives of People with Dementia

Dementia is a complex, degenerative condition that erodes an individual’s cognitive abilities, stealing a person’s memories, talents and even their identities.

Improving the Lived Experience of People with Dementia

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older adults

dementia

chronic disease

palliative care

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Doctors of BC Position: Dementia impacts a significant number of British Columbians and this impact is expected to increase with an aging population. Doctors of BC advocates for an increased focus on prevention, and seeks to improve the lived experience of people with dementia through educating and training, increasing one-on-one care in long-term care, and promoting a palliative approach to care.

Building Bridges: A Call for a Coordinated Dementia Strategy in British Columbia

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Doctors of BC Position: Doctors of BC supports improved care for dementia patients by increasing patient and healthcare provider education, providing comprehensive care, adopting a chronic disease management approach, and by considering a palliative approach to care when appropriate.

Specialist project helps GPs and patients with better dementia diagnosis and management

Doctors of BC commits to improving the lives of those affected by dementia

Improving the Lives of People with Dementia

Improving the Lived Experience of People with Dementia

Building Bridges: A Call for a Coordinated Dementia Strategy in British Columbia

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