Alzheimer&#039;s disease + Dementia https://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/ en Alzheimer's Disease https://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/infosheet/alzheimers-disease <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--title--infosheet.html.twig x field--node--title.html.twig * field--node--infosheet.html.twig * field--title.html.twig * field--string.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <span>Alzheimer&#039;s Disease</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--uid--infosheet.html.twig x field--node--uid.html.twig * field--node--infosheet.html.twig * field--uid.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <span> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'username' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/user/username.html.twig' --> <a title="View user profile." href="/account/admin_phpbb" lang="" about="/account/admin_phpbb" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">admin_phpbb</a> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/user/username.html.twig' --> </span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--created--infosheet.html.twig x field--node--created.html.twig * field--node--infosheet.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <span>Fri, 11/09/2007 - 13:20</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--comment-node-page--infosheet.html.twig * field--node--comment-node-page.html.twig * field--node--infosheet.html.twig * field--comment-node-page.html.twig x field--comment.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bulma/templates/node/field--comment.html.twig' --> <section class="comment-section"> </section> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bulma/templates/node/field--comment.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--body--infosheet.html.twig * field--node--body.html.twig * field--node--infosheet.html.twig * field--body.html.twig x field--text-with-summary.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bulma/templates/field/field--text-with-summary.html.twig' --> <div class="content"> <div><p> <a name="top" id="top"></a></p> <p class="author">Author: Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division</p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="photo of two seniors at a park" src="/sites/default/files/2021-05/seniors.jpg" /></p> <p>Many of us look forward to our retirement and see our later years as a chance to reflect and enjoy the lives we built for ourselves. But for hundreds of thousands of Canadians, this time of reflection becomes a time of confusion and loss. Some memory loss is a normal part of aging, but when memory loss, difficulty in learning new things, and confusion impact your day-to-day life, it might be a sign of Alzheimer's disease.</p> <table border="0" class="related_content"><tbody><tr><td> <h4>On this page:</h4> <ul><li><a href="#what">What is it?</a></li> <li><a href="#who">Who does it affect?</a></li> <li><a href="#could%20i">Could I have Alzheimer's Disease?</a></li> <li><a href="#cure">What can I do about it?</a></li> <li><a href="#tips">Tips for families and loved ones </a></li> <li><a href="#resources">Where do I go from here?</a></li> </ul></td> </tr></tbody></table><h3><a name="what" id="what"></a>What is it?</h3> <p>Alzheimer's disease destroys cells in the brain. Nerve cells lose their ability to communicate with each other and nutrients can't reach cells, which makes cells die. Over time, these changes in the brain affect the way you think, remember, act and feel. They also affect the way you communicate with others and the way you move your body. Alzheimer's disease can't be stopped, but treatments may slow the progression of the illness.</p> <p>Alzheimer's disease is considered a neurocognitive disorder, which is a disease which affects how your brain functions. It is part of a group of diseases called dementia. Dementia itself isn't a disease—it refers to symptoms that can be caused by many different diseases or changes in your body. Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia, and it accounts for about two-thirds of all dementias.</p> <p>Alzheimer's disease generally starts slowly. In the early stages, you may notice that you have a hard time remembering information you’ve learned recently. As it progresses, you might:</p> <ul><li> <p>Feel increasingly confused or disoriented</p> </li> <li> <p>Forget events or information, usually starting with recent events or information</p> </li> <li> <p>Forget words, such as forgetting which words to use or having a hard time making sentences that others can understand</p> </li> <li> <p>Lose interest in your usual activities</p> </li> <li> <p>Struggle to follow other people's conversations</p> </li> <li> <p>Find it difficult to complete familiar everyday tasks</p> </li> <li> <p>Have a hard time making decisions, planning or organizing, or make risky or illogical decisions</p> </li> <li> <p>Find it harder to control your body's movements</p> </li> <li> <p>Feel more down or irritable</p> </li> </ul><h5>What are related dementias?</h5> <p>"Related dementias" are illnesses that can look like Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's disease and related dementias are also grouped together because they're all caused by changes in the brain that can't be stopped. Related dementias include vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, frontotemporal dementia and Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease.</p> <p><a href="#top">Top</a></p> <h3><a name="who" id="who"></a>Who does it affect?</h3> <p>About half a million Canadians live with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia. It may be more likely to affect the follow groups of people:</p> <p><strong>Older adults</strong>—The risk of developing Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia increases with age. It affects about 1 in 11 people over the age of 65, but increases to 1 in 3 people over the age of 85.</p> <p><strong>Women</strong>—Women have a greater risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, partly because women live longer than men.</p> <p><strong>Family members</strong>—A rare form of Alzheimer's disease tends to run in families. But in general, genes don't cause Alzheimer's disease&amp;mash;they're only one of many factors that influence your risk of developing it.</p> <p><strong>People with health conditions</strong>—Different health conditions can increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease. This includes poor cardiovascular health, like high blood pressure, high cholesterol and smoking. Type 2 diabetes may increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease. Traumatic brain injuries like concussions may be a factor in developing Alzheimer's disease. Health factors like a poor diet, poor sleep, and social isolation may also contribute to Alzheimer's disease.</p> <p><strong>Environmental factors</strong>—There is increasing evidence that there is a relationship between Alzheimer's disease and long-term exposure to chemicals like those found in vehicle exhaust and pesticides.</p> <p><a href="#top">Top</a></p> <h3><a name="could i" id="could i"></a>Could I have Alzheimer's disease?</h3> <ul><li> <p>I often forget about events that happened recently</p> </li> <li> <p>I find it hard to do day-to-day things like banking or cooking a meal</p> </li> <li> <p>I have a hard time remembering words or forming sentences</p> </li> <li> <p>I find it hard to follow conversations or respond to others</p> </li> <li> <p>I have a hard time making decisions or planning things</p> </li> <li> <p>I often feel disoriented and can't figure out where I am, even if I've been there before</p> </li> <li> <p>I often misplace things and find them in strange places</p> </li> <li> <p>My loved ones have told me that I've been acting differently</p> </li> <li> <p>My moods change a lot more quickly than they used to</p> </li> <li> <p>My personality is changing—I often feel withdrawn, suspicious, fearful or confused</p> </li> <li> <p>I just don't feel like doing things I used to enjoy</p> </li> </ul><p>It's normal to occasionally forget where you put your keys. With Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia, you might forget what keys are for or how to use them. If you notice that some of the signs above are affecting your daily life, talk to your doctor.</p> <p><a href="#top">Top</a></p> <h3><a name="cure" id="cure"></a>What can I do about it?</h3> <p>If you suspect that you might have Alzheimer's disease, or if you suspect that a loved one might have it, it's best to talk to your doctor. Symptoms like poor memory or concentration can also be caused by different mental illnesses or physical health problems. Your doctor can figure out what might be behind your symptoms.</p> <p>There is no cure for Alzheimer's disease, but treatments can help manage symptoms and help you live well for as long as possible.</p> <p><strong>Medication</strong>—There are several different medications that help reduce the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. There is a lot of research on Alzheimer's disease, and many researchers hope to find a treatment that slows or even prevents Alzheimer's altogether.</p> <p><strong>Counselling</strong>—A mental health practitioner can help you cope with your thoughts and feelings. Different types of therapy can also help you cope with the day-to-day challenges of dementia and help you develop strategies to manage symptoms.</p> <p><strong>Healthy living</strong>—Eating as well as you can, exercising regularly, managing stress, staying connected to your social and support networks, and challenging your mind can help you live well and take control of your health. Some studies show that people with Alzheimer's disease who stay active and connected with their social networks may have better cognitive abilities like learning, thinking, and decision-making than people who are isolated.</p> <p><strong>Support groups</strong>—Support groups, such as groups for people in the early stages, are a great place to meet other people living with Alzheimer's disease. You can learn more about dementia and share new ways to cope. Alzheimer's disease can greatly impact your whole family and caregivers, so family or caregiver support groups are also helpful.</p> <h3><a name="tips" id="tips"></a>Tips for families and loved ones</h3> <p>Alzheimer' s disease can have a profound impact on the entire family. Here are some tips for family members and loved ones:</p> <ul><li> <p>Acknowledge your own feelings. It's normal to feel angry, scared, or embarrassed. But if you're having a hard time coping with your feelings, it's a good idea to talk to your doctor or mental health professional.</p> </li> <li> <p>Learn about what to expect, what treatment options are available and what kind of care your loved one will need. You can also learn strategies to help your loved one live with dignity, such as how to communicate with your loved one.</p> </li> <li> <p>Reach out for help and advice. Find out what caregiving resources are available in your community. Consider joining a caregiver's support group, and avoid isolating yourself from family and friends.</p> </li> <li> <p>Prepare for the future. Help your loved one take care of their personal, financial and legal matters while they can still make their own decisions.</p> </li> <li> <p>Learn how to communicate well with your loved one. People with dementia may be highly attuned to nonverbal communication cues like tone and facial expressions, especially as their language skills decline. Feelings like anger, frustration, or fear have a way of coming though without words, which can cause problems. Taking care of your own well-being and seeking support can help you manage difficult feelings as well as navigate a new way to communicate.</p> </li> </ul><p><a href="#top">Top</a></p> <h3><a name="resources" id="resources"></a>Where do I go from here?</h3> <p>There are a number of resources available in BC for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and their loved ones:</p> <h5>Alzheimer Society of BC</h5> <p>Visit <a href="http://alzheimer.ca/bc/en">alzheimer.ca/bc/en</a> or call the First Link Dementia Hotline at 1-800-936-6033 for more information and helpful tip sheets about Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. The Alzheimer Society offers support groups and education sessions across the province for people living with dementia and their families. To connect with staff or volunteers in person at your Regional Resource Centre, find local contact information at <a href="http://www.alzheimer.ca/bc/en/help-support/find-support-bc">www.alzheimer.ca/bc/en/help-support/find-support-bc</a>.</p> <p>First Link® Dementia Helpline is a helpline for anyone who needs support or information about dementia. You can also call to find local resources in your community. Visit <a href="http://alzheimer.ca/bc/en/help-support/find-support-bc/first-link-dementia-helpline">alzheimer.ca/bc/en/help-support/find-support-bc/first-link-dementia-helpline</a> or call:</p> <ul><li> <p>Help in English: Call 1-800-936-6033 Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 8:00pm.</p> </li> <li> <p>Help in Cantonese and Mandarin: Call 1-833-674-5007 Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm.</p> </li> <li> <p>Help in Punjabi: Call 1-833-674-5003 Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm.</p> </li> </ul><h5>Family Caregivers of BC</h5> <p>Visit <a href="http://www.familycaregiversbc.ca">www.familycaregiversbc.ca</a> for caregiver resources and information and virtual caregiver support groups. Call the BC Caregiving Support Line at 1-877-520-3267 Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 7:00pm to talk with staff and find support, referrals, health systems navigations, and more.</p> <h5>Canadian Virtual Hospice</h5> <p>Visit <a href="http://www.virtualhospice.ca">www.virtualhospice.ca</a> for information on accessing palliative and end-of-life care and working with health care providers, directories of local and virtual services like grief counselling and caregiver supports, and suggested resources like books and websites on a number of topics related to serious illness, death, and bereavement.</p> <h5>BC Partners for Mental Health and Substance Use Information</h5> <p>Visit <a href="http://www.heretohelp.bc.ca">www.heretohelp.bc.ca</a> for more information about mental health problems. Here you can also find our Family Toolkit. The Toolkit is full of information, tips and self-tests to help you support a family member with a mental illness.</p> <h5>BC Mental Health Support Line</h5> <p>Crisis lines aren't only for people in crisis. You can call for information on local services or if you just need someone to talk to. If you are in distress, call 310-6789 (no area code) 24 hours a day to connect to a BC crisis line, without a wait or busy signal.</p> <h5>HealthLink BC</h5> <p>Call 811 or visit <a href="http://www.healthlinkbc.ca">www.healthlinkbc.ca</a> to access free, non-emergency health information for anyone in your family, including information about Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia. Through 811, you can also talk with:</p> <ul><li> <p>A registered nurse</p> </li> <li> <p>A health navigator to find local services and resources</p> </li> <li> <p>A pharmacist if you have questions about a medication</p> </li> <li> <p>A dietitian</p> </li> <li> <p>An exercise professional</p> </li> </ul><div class="divider"> </div> <h5 class="page-links">© 2021 | <a href="#top">Back to top</a> | <a href="/resource-library">More info sheets</a></h5> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bulma/templates/field/field--text-with-summary.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'links__node' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * links--node.html.twig x links--bulma.html.twig * links.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bulma/templates/misc/links--bulma.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bulma/templates/misc/links--bulma.html.twig' --> Fri, 09 Nov 2007 21:20:40 +0000 admin_phpbb 86 at https://www.heretohelp.bc.ca Looking Ahead to the Dementia Journey https://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/visions/recovery-vol17/looking-ahead-to-the-dementia-journey <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--title--page.html.twig x field--node--title.html.twig * field--node--page.html.twig * field--title.html.twig * field--string.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <span property="schema:name">Looking Ahead to the Dementia Journey</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--uid--page.html.twig x field--node--uid.html.twig * field--node--page.html.twig * field--uid.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <span rel="schema:author"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'username' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/user/username.html.twig' --> <a title="View user profile." href="/user/132770" lang="" about="/user/132770" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">steph.wilson</a> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/user/username.html.twig' --> </span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--created--page.html.twig x field--node--created.html.twig * field--node--page.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <span property="schema:dateCreated" content="2022-07-06T21:57:10+00:00">Wed, 07/06/2022 - 14:57</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'sharethis_block' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'modules/contrib/sharethis/templates/sharethis-block.html.twig' --> <div class="sharethis-wrapper"> <span st_url="https://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/visions/recovery-vol17/looking-ahead-to-the-dementia-journey" st_title="Looking Ahead to the Dementia Journey" class="st_sharethis_button" displayText="sharethis"></span> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'modules/contrib/sharethis/templates/sharethis-block.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--comment-node-page--page.html.twig * field--node--comment-node-page.html.twig * field--node--page.html.twig * field--comment-node-page.html.twig x field--comment.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bulma/templates/node/field--comment.html.twig' --> <section class="comment-section"> </section> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bulma/templates/node/field--comment.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--body--page.html.twig * field--node--body.html.twig * field--node--page.html.twig * field--body.html.twig x field--text-with-summary.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bulma/templates/field/field--text-with-summary.html.twig' --> <div property="schema:text" class="content"> <div property="schema:text"><p class="author">Ben Rawluk</p> <h5 class="reference">Reprinted from the <a href="/visions/recovery-vol17/">Recovery: Living Your Bestish Life</a> issue of <em>Visions Journal</em>, 2022, 17 (4), pp. 16-17</h5> <p><img alt="The staff at Alzheimer Society of B.C." src="/sites/default/files/2022-07/visions-vol17-no4-looking-ahead-to.jpg" /></p> <p>We all forget things, experience changes in our mood or mix up our words from time to time. When it starts to have a significant impact on our day-to-day lives, it may be dementia, a medical condition currently affecting thousands of people across BC.</p> <p>Dementia is a broad term for a set of symptoms that includes memory loss, changes in mood and difficulties with thinking, problem solving and language. Dementia is caused when the brain is damaged by disease, most notably Alzheimer’s disease. While many people associate dementia with old age, it is not a natural part of aging and can affect people as young as 40.</p> <p>Receiving a diagnosis of dementia is life-changing. When people living with the disease and their caregivers and family members have the right information and support, they can better understand the diagnosis and be better equipped to cope with the changes to come.This helps people be as prepared as possible so that they can make health and lifestyle changes that may slow the progression of the disease, live as well as possible and set out legal and financial matters while they can clearly articulate their wishes.</p> <p>Dementia is a progressive and ultimately terminal illness. The symptoms may seem small at first, but eventually they begin to affect day-to-day life. Dementia impacts each person differently, with symptoms and rate of progression varying from person to person. However, the diseases typically follows a set of stages that coincide with different changes to a person’s abilities:</p> <p><strong>Early stages:</strong> In these stages common symptoms include forgetfulness, difficulty learning new things or following conversations, issues with concentration and rapid changes in mood. These symptoms may seem manageable at first, and often the person can still maintain their independence with support. A person may have insight into their changing abilities and may be able to inform others of their experiences and take steps to plan for the future.</p> <p><strong>Middle stages:</strong> As the disease progresses to the middle stages, people experience a greater decline in their abilities. For many, this is the longest stage. Both the person living with dementia and their caregivers will need help and support. Memory loss will become even more of a challenge. This is the phase when families consider long-term care for the first time.</p> <p><strong>Late stages:</strong> In the later stages of dementia, people often lose their ability to communicate verbally and look after themselves. They will often experience severe memory loss and an inability to recognize time or place. They lose the ability to eat or walk without help. Non-verbal communication—particularly touch—becomes essential. As with anyone living with a terminal illness, it is important that a person with dementia has their physical, emotional and spiritual needs met in a way that reflects their wishes.</p> <h4>Working together to manage dementia</h4> <p>To prepare for the dementia journey, the best thing to do is reach out for support and education. The Alzheimer Society of B.C. is committed to ensuring that people living with dementia, their caregivers and families are not alone and have the confidence and skills necessary to live the best life possible. Anyone in BC can connect with The Society to access support groups, fitness programs, education workshops and individual support, available in person and virtually.</p> <p>The vision of the Alzheimer Society of B.C. is of a world without dementia—that vision begins with people living with the disease today being welcomed, acknowledged and included. Working in communities throughout the province, The Society supports, educates and advocates for people with dementia, as well as enabling research into the disease. As part of a national federation, The Society is a leading authority on the disease in Canada.</p> <p>When The Society connects with a family after someone has received a dementia diagnosis, one of the first things discussed is the value of planning for the future, which is crucial for families due to the nature of the disease. Individuals often have to make decisions around legal and financial matters before they’ve really accepted their situation. Other times, they put off planning until they reach a crisis. By planning early, a person living with dementia can make their wishes known while they’re still able to communicate and avoid having to make decisions under stress or with uncertainty.</p> <h4>Your personal journey</h4> <p>People living with dementia can continue to be active and engaged with the people around them and in their community. While dementia can’t be stopped, lifestyle changes can slow the progression of the illness. Challenging your brain, maintaining a healthy diet and staying active—both physically and socially—can have a tremendous impact. So can being open and honest about what you’re experiencing. Stigma can be a huge barrier for many people on the journey, and being open with people around you not only makes your path easier but can help others also facing it. A diagnosis of dementia does not mean your life is over—many people living with the disease can have positive impacts on their community when they’re given enough support.</p> <p>If you are concerned about dementia or have received a diagnosis, connect with the Alzheimer Society of B.C. by requesting a referral from your health care provider, or call the First Link® Dementia Helpline at 1-800-936-6033. You will be connected to a staff member who can recommend programs or services that will address your needs, including culturally-specific supports for South Asian and Chinese communities. We will also provide information about other community and health care services as necessary. To learn more about the Alzheimer Society of B.C. or dementia, visit <a href="https://alzheimer.ca/bc/en">alzheimerbc.org</a>.</p> <p><em>Disclaimer: Parts of this article were taken from the Alzheimer Society of B.C. website: <a href="https://alzheimer.ca/bc/en">alzheimerbc.org</a>.</em></p> <div class="callout about-callout"> <div class="callout-content"> <h5>About the author</h5> <p>Ben Rawluk is the provincial coordinator for community engagement at the Alzheimer Society of B.C. Ben works to raise awareness and challenge the stigma associated with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias</p> </div> </div></div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bulma/templates/field/field--text-with-summary.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'links__node' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * links--node.html.twig x links--bulma.html.twig * links.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bulma/templates/misc/links--bulma.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bulma/templates/misc/links--bulma.html.twig' --> Wed, 06 Jul 2022 21:57:10 +0000 steph.wilson 8842 at https://www.heretohelp.bc.ca Alzheimer’s disease and dementias https://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/alzheimers-disease-and-dementias <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--title--structured-landing-page.html.twig x field--node--title.html.twig * field--node--structured-landing-page.html.twig * field--title.html.twig * field--string.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <span>Alzheimer’s disease and dementias</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--uid--structured-landing-page.html.twig x field--node--uid.html.twig * field--node--structured-landing-page.html.twig * field--uid.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <span> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'username' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/user/username.html.twig' --> <a title="View user profile." href="/account/shainul" lang="" about="/account/shainul" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">admin_ionline</a> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/user/username.html.twig' --> </span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--created--structured-landing-page.html.twig x field--node--created.html.twig * field--node--structured-landing-page.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <span>Fri, 03/22/2019 - 11:50</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'layout__onecol' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x layout--onecol.html.twig x layout--onecol.html.twig * layout.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/layouts/layout_discovery/onecol/layout--onecol.html.twig' --> <div class="layout layout--onecol"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content"> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/layouts/layout_discovery/onecol/layout--onecol.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'layout__twocol' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x layout--twocol.html.twig x layout--twocol.html.twig * layout.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/here2help/templates/layout/layout--twocol.html.twig' --> <div class="layout layout--twocol container"> <div class="columns"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--top column"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'block' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * block--field-block--node--structured-landing-page--body.html.twig * block--field-block--node--structured-landing-page.html.twig * block--field-block--node.html.twig * block--field-block.html.twig * block--layout-builder.html.twig x block.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bulma/templates/block/block.html.twig' --> <div class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodestructured-landing-pagebody clearfix"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--body--structured-landing-page--default.html.twig * field--node--body--structured-landing-page.html.twig * field--node--body.html.twig * field--node--structured-landing-page.html.twig * field--body.html.twig x field--text-with-summary.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bulma/templates/field/field--text-with-summary.html.twig' --> <div class="content"> <div><p>Some memory loss is a normal part of aging, but when memory loss and confusion impact your day-to-day life, it might be a sign of Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease changes the structure of your brain. These changes affect the way your brain works. It affects the way you think, remember, act and feel. Alzheimer’s disease is one of the diseases that cause dementia, and it’s the most common type of dementia in Canada.</p> <h5>Featured</h5> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bulma/templates/field/field--text-with-summary.html.twig' --> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bulma/templates/block/block.html.twig' --> </div> </div> <div class="columns"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--first column is-half"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'block' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * block--field-block--node--structured-landing-page--field-content-below-featured-sto.html.twig * block--field-block--node--structured-landing-page.html.twig * block--field-block--node.html.twig * block--field-block.html.twig * block--layout-builder.html.twig x block.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bulma/templates/block/block.html.twig' --> <div class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodestructured-landing-pagefield-content-below-featured-sto clearfix"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-content-below-featured-sto--structured-landing-page--default.html.twig * field--node--field-content-below-featured-sto--structured-landing-page.html.twig * field--node--field-content-below-featured-sto.html.twig * field--node--structured-landing-page.html.twig x field--field-content-below-featured-sto.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/here2help/templates/field/field--field-content-below-featured-sto.html.twig' --> <div class="below-featured"> <div> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'node' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * node--86--teaser.html.twig * node--86.html.twig * node--infosheet--teaser.html.twig * node--infosheet.html.twig * node--teaser.html.twig x node.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/here2help/templates/node/node.html.twig' --> <article data-history-node-id="86" role="article" about="/infosheet/alzheimers-disease" class="content infosheet is-sticky teaser clearfix"> <h3> <a href="/infosheet/alzheimers-disease" rel="bookmark"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--title--infosheet.html.twig x field--node--title.html.twig * field--node--infosheet.html.twig * field--title.html.twig * field--string.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <span>Alzheimer&#039;s Disease</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/field--node--title.html.twig' --> </a> </h3> <div> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--body--infosheet.html.twig * field--node--body.html.twig * field--node--infosheet.html.twig * field--body.html.twig x field--text-with-summary.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bulma/templates/field/field--text-with-summary.html.twig' --> <div class="content"> <div>Many of us look forward to our retirement and see our later years as a chance to reflect and enjoy the lives we built for ourselves. But for hundreds of thousands of Canadians, this time of reflection becomes a time of loss and confusion.</div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bulma/templates/field/field--text-with-summary.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'links__node' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * links--node.html.twig x links--bulma.html.twig * links.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bulma/templates/misc/links--bulma.html.twig' --> <div class="links inline field is-grouped bulma"><div class="control"> <div> <a href="/infosheet/alzheimers-disease" class="button" rel="tag" title="Alzheimer&#039;s Disease" hreflang="und">Read more<span class="visually-hidden"> about Alzheimer&#039;s Disease</span></a> </div> </div></div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bulma/templates/misc/links--bulma.html.twig' --> </div> </article> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/here2help/templates/node/node.html.twig' --> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/here2help/templates/field/field--field-content-below-featured-sto.html.twig' --> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bulma/templates/block/block.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="layout__region layout__region--second column is-half"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'block' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * block--views-block--info-sheets-block-1.html.twig * block--views-block.html.twig * block--views.html.twig x block.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bulma/templates/block/block.html.twig' --> <div class="views-element-container block block-views block-views-blockinfo-sheets-block-1 clearfix"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'container' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bulma/templates/form/container.html.twig' --> <div> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'views_view' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/views/views-view.html.twig' --> <div class="js-view-dom-id-524e77eda13aa72cf4d72fe4a5d551fa3408b4ec6c1a70ee613e44df67efc6a6"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'views_view_unformatted' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/views/views-view-unformatted.html.twig' --> <div class="views-row"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'views_view_fields' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/views/views-view-fields.html.twig' --> <div><h4> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'views_view_field' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/views/views-view-field.html.twig' --> <a href="/infosheet/cannabis-marijuana-and-psychosis" hreflang="en">Cannabis (Marijuana) and Psychosis</a> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/views/views-view-field.html.twig' --> </h4></div><div><p> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'views_view_field' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/views/views-view-field.html.twig' --> People at risk for schizophrenia who use cannabis get their first symptoms at a younger age, and… <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/views/views-view-field.html.twig' --> </p></div><div class="views-field views-field-view-node"><span class="field-content"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'views_view_field' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/views/views-view-field.html.twig' --> <a href="/infosheet/cannabis-marijuana-and-psychosis" hreflang="en">Read More</a> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/views/views-view-field.html.twig' --> </span></div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/views/views-view-fields.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="views-row"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'views_view_fields' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/views/views-view-fields.html.twig' --> <div><h4> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'views_view_field' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/views/views-view-field.html.twig' --> <a href="/videos-apps" hreflang="en">Videos and Apps We Like</a> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/views/views-view-field.html.twig' --> </h4></div><div><p> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'views_view_field' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/views/views-view-field.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/views/views-view-field.html.twig' --> </p></div><div class="views-field views-field-view-node"><span class="field-content"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'views_view_field' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/views/views-view-field.html.twig' --> <a href="/videos-apps" hreflang="en">Read More</a> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/views/views-view-field.html.twig' --> </span></div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/views/views-view-fields.html.twig' --> </div> <div class="views-row"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'views_view_fields' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/views/views-view-fields.html.twig' --> <div><h4> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'views_view_field' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/views/views-view-field.html.twig' --> <a href="/getting-support" hreflang="en">Getting Support and Staying Well</a> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/views/views-view-field.html.twig' --> </h4></div><div><p> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'views_view_field' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/views/views-view-field.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/views/views-view-field.html.twig' --> </p></div><div class="views-field views-field-view-node"><span class="field-content"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'views_view_field' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/views/views-view-field.html.twig' --> <a href="/getting-support" hreflang="en">Read More</a> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/views/views-view-field.html.twig' --> </span></div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/views/views-view-fields.html.twig' --> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/views/views-view-unformatted.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'container' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * container--more-link--info-sheets--block-1.html.twig * container--more-link--block-1.html.twig * container--more-link--info-sheets--block.html.twig * container--more-link--block.html.twig * container--more-link--info-sheets.html.twig * container--more-link.html.twig x container.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bulma/templates/form/container.html.twig' --> <div class="more-link"><a href="/resource-library/info-sheets">More Info Sheets &gt;</a></div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bulma/templates/form/container.html.twig' --> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/views/views-view.html.twig' --> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bulma/templates/form/container.html.twig' --> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bulma/templates/block/block.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'block' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * block--views-block--visions-articles-block-1.html.twig * block--views-block.html.twig * block--views.html.twig x block.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bulma/templates/block/block.html.twig' --> <div class="views-element-container block block-views block-views-blockvisions-articles-block-1 clearfix"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'container' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bulma/templates/form/container.html.twig' --> <div> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'views_view' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/views/views-view.html.twig' --> <div class="js-view-dom-id-1d12147a3b8ee8bc03c8ae610d7b667feb1ca3b710e5b1de42de0bcd42dc907b"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'views_view_unformatted' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/views/views-view-unformatted.html.twig' --> <div class="views-row"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'views_view_fields' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/views/views-view-fields.html.twig' --> <div><h4> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'views_view_field' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/views/views-view-field.html.twig' --> Visions article: <a href="/visions/supporting-parents-vol17/resources" hreflang="en">Resources</a> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/views/views-view-field.html.twig' --> </h4></div><div class="views-field views-field-body"><div class="field-content"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'views_view_field' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/views/views-view-field.html.twig' --> Reprinted from the Supporting Parents issue of Visions Journal, 2021, 17 (1), p. 31 FamilySmart familysmart.ca FamilySmart supports <a href="/" class="views-more-link">Read more</a> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/views/views-view-field.html.twig' --> </div></div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/views/views-view-fields.html.twig' --> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/views/views-view-unformatted.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'container' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * container--more-link--visions-articles--block-1.html.twig * container--more-link--block-1.html.twig * container--more-link--visions-articles--block.html.twig * container--more-link--block.html.twig * container--more-link--visions-articles.html.twig * container--more-link.html.twig x container.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 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'themes/custom/here2help/templates/layout/layout--twocol.html.twig' --> Fri, 22 Mar 2019 18:50:20 +0000 admin_ionline 7973 at https://www.heretohelp.bc.ca Treatments: What Works? https://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/visions/treatments-what-works-vol11 <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--title--visions-magazine.html.twig x field--node--title.html.twig * field--node--visions-magazine.html.twig * field--title.html.twig * field--string.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <span>Treatments: What Works?</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--uid--visions-magazine.html.twig x field--node--uid.html.twig * field--node--visions-magazine.html.twig * field--uid.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <span> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'username' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/user/username.html.twig' --> <a title="View user profile." href="/user/136612" lang="" about="/user/136612" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">jen.quan</a> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/user/username.html.twig' --> </span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--created--visions-magazine.html.twig x field--node--created.html.twig * field--node--visions-magazine.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <span>Tue, 09/15/2015 - 17:32</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--comment-node-page--visions-magazine.html.twig * field--node--comment-node-page.html.twig * field--node--visions-magazine.html.twig * field--comment-node-page.html.twig x field--comment.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bulma/templates/node/field--comment.html.twig' --> <section class="comment-section"> </section> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bulma/templates/node/field--comment.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--body--visions-magazine.html.twig * field--node--body.html.twig * field--node--visions-magazine.html.twig * field--body.html.twig x field--text-with-summary.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bulma/templates/field/field--text-with-summary.html.twig' --> <div class="content"> <div><p> </p> <p><a href="/sites/default/files/visions-treatments-what-works-vol11.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> | Vol. 11, No. 1 (2015)</p> <p>It seems like everyone has an opinion when it comes to treatments for mental health or substance use problems. To add to the confusion, it isn’t always obvious who is basing their opinions on real evidence and who is not. And while we often hear people talk about evidence-based treatments, it’s also clear that complementary and alternative medicine approaches are helpful for some. In this issue of Visions, we dive into the complicated world of effective treatments: treatments that are common and well-researched, treatments we fear, and treatments outside of mainstream medicine. If you would like to see how a particular treatment might fit with your own recovery, we invite you to talk with your doctor or care team to see if it might be a good option for you.</p> <h4>Background</h4> <ul><li> <p>Editor's Message<br /> (Sarah Hamid-Balma)</p> </li> <li> <p>Choosing Treatments That Work: What does it mean and why does it matter?<br /> (Lloyd Oppel)</p> </li> <li> <p>Evidence of Treatment Efficacy: How do we know what isn't so?<br /> (Paul Latimer)</p> </li> <li> <p>Informed Choices: Evaluating treatment options that work for you<br /> (Stephanie Wilson)</p> </li> </ul><h4>Experiences and Perspectives</h4> <ul><li> <p>Mental Illness and Alcoholism: Odds were against me, but surrender to my higher power brought the help I needed<br /> (Mark Fernandes)</p> </li> <li> <p>Treatment: A quagmire of approaches and attitudes<br /> (Bob Krzyzewski)</p> </li> <li> <p>Electroconvulsive Therapy: How it helped me in my battle with depression<br /> (Teri Doerksen)</p> </li> <li> <p>Sidebar: Is Electroconvulsive Therapy Safe and Effective?<br /> (Ronald Remick)</p> </li> </ul><h4>Alternatives and Approaches</h4> <ul><li> <p>Alcohol Treatments: What does the evidence tell us?<br /> (Chantele Joordens)</p> </li> <li> <p>Light Therapy: Helping the winter blues and more<br /> (Edwin Tam)</p> </li> <li> <p>Misunderstood Medications<br /> (Deborah Thompson)</p> </li> <li> <p>Complementary and Alternative Medicine: A look at some unconventional mental health treatments<br /> (Lloyd Oppel)</p> </li> <li> <p>Effective Treatments for Mental Disorders in Children and Youth<br /> (Christine Schwartz, Charlotte Waddell, Jen Barican and Dephne Gray-Grant)</p> </li> <li> <p>Psychotherapy: Choosing an effective treatment<br /> (Karolina Rozworska)</p> </li> <li> <p>Glossary of Treatments<br /> (<em>Visions</em> staff)</p> </li> </ul><h4>Resources</h4> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bulma/templates/field/field--text-with-summary.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'links__node' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * links--node.html.twig x links--bulma.html.twig * links.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bulma/templates/misc/links--bulma.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bulma/templates/misc/links--bulma.html.twig' --> Wed, 16 Sep 2015 00:32:52 +0000 jen.quan 5296 at https://www.heretohelp.bc.ca Seniors and Depression: The difference between depression and dementia https://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/infosheet/seniors-and-depression-the-difference-between-depression-and-dementia <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--title--infosheet.html.twig x field--node--title.html.twig * field--node--infosheet.html.twig * field--title.html.twig * field--string.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <span>Seniors and Depression: The difference between depression and dementia</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--uid--infosheet.html.twig x field--node--uid.html.twig * field--node--infosheet.html.twig * field--uid.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <span> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'username' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/user/username.html.twig' --> <a title="View user profile." href="/user/132770" lang="" about="/user/132770" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">steph.wilson</a> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/user/username.html.twig' --> </span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--created--infosheet.html.twig x field--node--created.html.twig * field--node--infosheet.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <span>Fri, 11/08/2013 - 11:43</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--comment-node-page--infosheet.html.twig * field--node--comment-node-page.html.twig * field--node--infosheet.html.twig * field--comment-node-page.html.twig x field--comment.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bulma/templates/node/field--comment.html.twig' --> <section class="comment-section"> </section> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bulma/templates/node/field--comment.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--body--infosheet.html.twig * field--node--body.html.twig * field--node--infosheet.html.twig * field--body.html.twig x field--text-with-summary.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bulma/templates/field/field--text-with-summary.html.twig' --> <div class="content"> <div><p> <a name="top" id="top"></a></p> <p class="author">Author: Mood Disorders Association of BC</p> <p> </p> <p>Depression is a mood disorder; dementias like Alzheimer’s disease, can have similar symptoms but they are different illnesses and have different treatment plans.</p> <table border="0" class="related_content"><tbody><tr><td> <h4>On this page:</h4> <ul><li><a href="#depression">Depression symptoms</a></li> <li><a href="#alz">Alzheimer's disease symptoms</a></li> <li><a href="#dep">Risk factors for depression</a></li> <li><a href="#dem">Risk factors for Alzheimer's disease</a></li> <li><a href="#info">Find more information</a></li> </ul></td> </tr></tbody></table><p>It’s important to know what to look for to help determine what illness you might be dealing with. Only a doctor can make a diagnosis however so if you experience any of the symptoms of either illness see your doctor right away.</p> <h3><a name="depression" id="depression"></a>Depression Symptoms</h3> <ul><li> <p>Feeling unhappy most of the time</p> </li> <li> <p>Worrying a lot or feel anxious or panicky</p> </li> <li> <p>Getting restless and irritable</p> </li> <li> <p>Feeling life is pointless and not worth living</p> </li> <li> <p>Getting lonely or bored</p> </li> <li> <p>Crying a lot for no apparent reason</p> </li> <li> <p>Not caring how you look</p> </li> <li> <p>Sleeping too much or two little</p> </li> <li> <p>Feeling tired even when you’re not doing much</p> </li> <li> <p>Finding it a struggle to do simple chores</p> </li> <li> <p>Having difficulty remembering things</p> </li> <li> <p>Having thoughts of harming yourself</p> </li> <li> <p>Finding it hard to make decisions</p> </li> <li> <p>Dwelling on things that happened in the past</p> </li> <li> <p>Having unexplained aches and pains</p> </li> <li> <p>Worrying that you are seriously ill</p> </li> <li> <p>Withdrawing from family and friends</p> </li> <li> <p>Losing confidence in yourself</p> </li> <li> <p>Experiencing a loss of appetite or weight</p> </li> </ul><p><a href="#top">Top</a></p> <h3><a name="alz" id="alz"></a>Alzheimer’s Disease Symptoms</h3> <ul><li> <p>Memory loss that affects day-to-day function</p> </li> <li> <p>Difficulty performing familiar tasks</p> </li> <li> <p>Problems with language</p> </li> <li> <p>Disorientation of time and place</p> </li> <li> <p>Poor or decreased judgement</p> </li> <li> <p>Problems with abstract thinking</p> </li> <li> <p>Misplacing things</p> </li> <li> <p>Changes in mood or behavior</p> </li> <li> <p>Changes in personality</p> </li> <li> <p>Loss of initiative</p> </li> </ul><p><sup>(Source:Alzheimer Society of BC, <a href="http://www.alzheimerbc.org">www.alzheimerbc.org</a>)</sup></p> <p>As you can see there are differences between the symptoms of depression and of Alzheimer’s disease and mainly the differences are related to memory. While there can be mood changes associated with the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, this type of dementia is more of a cognitive disorder rather than a mood disorder like depression. Memory problems can also be associated with depression however so remember only a medical professional like your doctor can correctly diagnose your symptoms.</p> <p><a href="#top">Top</a></p> <h3><a name="dep" id="dep"></a>Risk Factors for Depression</h3> <p>Some people are more likely to experience depression. According to the <a href="http://www.nami.org">National Alliance on Mental Illness</a>, “Older women are at a greater risk because women in general are twice as likely as men to become seriously depressed. Biological factors like hormonal changes may make older women more vulnerable. The stresses of maintaining relationships or caring for an ill loved one and children also typically fall more heavily on women, which could contribute to higher rates of depression. Unmarried and widowed individuals as well as those who lack supportive social network also have elevated rates of depression. Conditions such as heart attack, stroke, hip fracture or macular degeneration and procedures such as bypass surgery are known to be associated with the development of depression.”</p> <p><sup>(Source: National Alliance on Mental Illness, 2013)</sup></p> <p><a href="#top">Top</a></p> <h3><a name="dem" id="dem"></a>Risk Factors for Dementia Diseases like Alzheimer’s Disease</h3> <p>According to the Alzheimer Society of BC some people have increased risk of being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. There are some risk factors that one cannot control like age, gender and genetics and there are risk factors one does have some control over. In terms of age, “In Canada, 1 in 20 people over the age of 65 is affected by Alzheimer’s Disease. For people over 85 years, the likelyhood of having dementia increases to approximately 1 in 4 people.” (Alzheimer Society BC, 2013). Women are more likely to be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and if it runs in your family you are even more at risk.</p> <p>There are risk factors that can be controlled and they include having diabetes, heart problems, and brain injuries. Keeping your body as healthy as possible will reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. If you or your loved one is experiencing some of the above symptoms of either depression or Alzheimer’s disease, please see your doctor.</p> <p><a href="#top">Top</a></p> <h3>Find more information</h3> <p><a name="info" id="info"></a>Below are some resources for more information.</p> <ul><li> <p>Mood Disorders Association of BC <a href="http://www.mdabc.net">www.mdabc.net</a>, 604-873-0103, toll-free 1-855-282-7979</p> </li> <li> <p>BC Partners for Mental Health and Substance Use Information, <a href="http://www.heretohelp.bc.ca">www.heretohelp.bc.ca</a></p> </li> <li> <p>Canadian Coalition for Seniors’ Mental Health <a href="http://www.ccsmh.ca">www.ccsmh.ca</a>, 416-785-2500 ext. 6331</p> </li> <li> <p>Crisis Centre Seniors’ Distress Line 604-872-1234, <a href="www.crisiscentre.bc.ca">www.crisiscentre.bc.ca</a></p> </li> </ul><div class="callout contact-callout"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="callout-content"> <p>Crisis lines aren’t only for people in crisis. You can call for information on local services or if you just need someone to talk to. If you are in distress, call <strong>310-6789</strong> (do not add 604, 778 or 250 before the number) 24 hours a day to connect to a BC crisis line, without a wait or busy signal. The crisis lines linked in through 310-6789 have received advanced training in mental health issues and services by members of the BC Partners for Mental Health and Substance Use Information.</p> </div> </div> <p> </p> <div class="callout about-callout"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="callout-content"> <h5>About the author</h5> <p><img alt="mdabc logo" src="/sites/default/files/mda-lookout_logo.png" style="margin:5px&quot;" /></p> <p>The Mood Disorders Association of BC is dedicated to providing support, education, and hope for recovery for those living with a mood disorder or other mental illness. For more, visit <a href="http://www.mdabc.net">www.mdabc.net</a> or call 1-604-873-0103.</p> </div> </div> <div class="divider"> </div> <h5 class="page-links">© 2013 | <a href="#top">Back to top</a> | <a href="/sites/default/files/seniors-and-depression-the-difference-between-depression-and-dementia.pdf">PDF</a> | <a href="/resource-library">More info sheets</a></h5> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bulma/templates/field/field--text-with-summary.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'links__node' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * links--node.html.twig x links--bulma.html.twig * links.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bulma/templates/misc/links--bulma.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bulma/templates/misc/links--bulma.html.twig' --> Fri, 08 Nov 2013 19:43:53 +0000 steph.wilson 1521 at https://www.heretohelp.bc.ca Alzheimer’s disease + dementia https://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/alzheimer-s-disease-dementia <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--title--taxonomy-description.html.twig x field--node--title.html.twig * field--node--taxonomy-description.html.twig * field--title.html.twig * field--string.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <span>Alzheimer’s disease + dementia</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--uid--taxonomy-description.html.twig x field--node--uid.html.twig * field--node--taxonomy-description.html.twig * field--uid.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <span> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'username' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/user/username.html.twig' --> <a title="View user profile." href="/user/132770" lang="" about="/user/132770" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">steph.wilson</a> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/user/username.html.twig' --> </span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--created--taxonomy-description.html.twig x field--node--created.html.twig * field--node--taxonomy-description.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <span>Wed, 10/24/2012 - 13:19</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-story-topics-mh--taxonomy-description.html.twig * field--node--field-story-topics-mh.html.twig * field--node--taxonomy-description.html.twig * field--field-story-topics-mh.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/here2help/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div> <div class="label">Mental Health Topics</div> <div> <div><a href="/topics-mental-health/alzheimers-disease-dementia" hreflang="en">Alzheimer&#039;s disease + Dementia</a></div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/here2help/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-go-in-depth--taxonomy-description.html.twig * field--node--field-go-in-depth.html.twig * field--node--taxonomy-description.html.twig * field--field-go-in-depth.html.twig * field--string-long.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/here2help/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div> <div class="label">Go in depth</div> <div>Learn from others who experience dementia or cared for a loved one.</div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/here2help/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-community-resources--taxonomy-description.html.twig * field--node--field-community-resources.html.twig * field--node--taxonomy-description.html.twig * field--field-community-resources.html.twig * field--string-long.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/here2help/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div> <div class="label">Community Resources</div> <div>&lt;b&gt;Alzheimer Society of BC&lt;/b&gt;: To learn more about Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia and find local support, visit the Alzheimer Society of BC at &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.alzheimerbc.org&quot;&gt;www.alzheimerbc.org&lt;/a&gt;. They can connect you with resources, events and support groups in your local community. The Alzheimer Society of BC also offers a telephone helpline for people living with dementia, loved ones and caregivers. It’s available Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at 1-800-936-6033 (toll-free in BC) or 604-681-8651 (in the Lower Mainland).</div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/here2help/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'links__node' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * links--node.html.twig x links--bulma.html.twig * links.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bulma/templates/misc/links--bulma.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bulma/templates/misc/links--bulma.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--body--taxonomy-description.html.twig * field--node--body.html.twig * field--node--taxonomy-description.html.twig * field--body.html.twig x field--text-with-summary.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bulma/templates/field/field--text-with-summary.html.twig' --> <div class="content"> <div><p>Learn more about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. These disorders all affect memory and usually affect older adults.</p> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bulma/templates/field/field--text-with-summary.html.twig' --> Wed, 24 Oct 2012 20:19:15 +0000 steph.wilson 979 at https://www.heretohelp.bc.ca