Understanding Capability, Dementia, & Frailty
There is so much to discuss regarding capability and dementia that it is broken into several articles. Please read them, think about what you learn, and then have courageous conversations with those you love, especially those who might have to make decisions for you in the future.
Dementia Series: Introduction
Introduction to understanding capability, frailty and dementia as it pertains to one's ability to access healthcare in BC.
Dementia Series: Terms Used & Common Dementias
There is a lot of misunderstanding and misuse of the word dementia, including the misconception that everyone who has dementia has Alzheimer’s. This is a guide to the terms used to describe the dementia journey.
Dementia Series: Testing and Diagnosis of Cognitive Decline & Dementia
It can take years to receive an official diagnosis of dementia and it’s cause. This is a guide of when testing can begin, and what it might involve.
Dementia Series: Challenges When You Live Alone
Cognitive decline and dementia are dangerous challenges when one lives alone. This guide will help determine when and how to take action when you may be struggling with cognitive decline or dementia.
Dementia Series: When You Are a Concerned Neighbour or a Friend
This discussion is about how friends can help frail and cognitively impaired adults who live alone.
Navigating the BC Healthcare System
by Connie Jorsvik
After two years and hundreds of hours, I am pleased to introduce my latest book, which I believe is the most thorough resource on this topic available to date. If you are a patient or a care partner in our fast-paced and fragmented healthcare system, this is a step-by-step guide to surviving, and thriving.
