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Dementia ConnectionsFeature Articles: Week of November 22, 2021Welcome to the Dementia Connections Podcast, where each week we share the latest research, expert advice, and stories about living well with dementia. This week we've got two new articles to share with you, guest hosted by our editorial assistant, Jennifer Prescott.In our first story, we visit the Richmond Care Home which is a group home dedicated specifically to the care of women living with dementia.In our second story we report on a wall-mounted entertainment console, known as ABBY, that is helping to improve quality of life for people living with d...2021-11-2209 minDementia ConnectionsFeature Articles: Week of Oct. 25, 2021Welcome to the Dementia Connections Podcast, where each week we share the latest research, expert advice, and stories about living well with dementia.This week we have two great new articles to share with you, guest hosted by our editorial assistant, Jennifer Prescott.In our first story, we hear about a Victoria-based woman, Brenda Brophy, who made the tough decision to remove her mother from long-term care during the COVID-19 pandemic. And in our second story, we will learn about how a team at the University of Saskatchewan is making dementia care more a...2021-10-2511 minDementia ConnectionsFeature Articles: Week of October 4, 2021Welcome to the Dementia Connections Podcast, where each week we share the latest research, expert advice, and stories about living well with dementia. Guest-hosted this week by Jennifer Prescott, our Editorial Intern. We've got three new articles to share with you.In our first story, Dr. John Sloan shares insights and advice about how to identify and treat depression in people living with dementia.Second, Recreation Therapist Christine Chipman shares her tips on dealing with depression through meaningful activities.Lastly, we will learn about socially assistive robots meant to help those l...2021-10-0410 min