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SUMMARY:Understanding Behaviour Changes in Dementia
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DESCRIPTION:Join Emily Giasson from the Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County
  as she discusses common behaviour changes that can affect those living wi
 th dementia and supportive approaches for care partners..\nhttps://barriel
 ibrary.libnet.info/event/16653637
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p><strong>Click the Register button to reser
 ve your spot.&nbsp\;</strong></p>\n<p>Behaviour changes in dementia often 
 reflect the person's attempt to communicate when words\, memory\, or reaso
 ning are no longer reliable. These changes can include agitation\, restles
 sness\, confusion\, withdrawal\, or sudden shifts in mood. They are not in
 tentional&mdash\;they are signals that the person may be overwhelmed\, unc
 omfortable\, afraid\, or unable to express a need. Understanding this help
 s care partners respond with patience and empathy. Supportive approaches s
 uch as simplifying the environment\, maintaining predictable routines\, us
 ing calm communication\, and offering meaningful activities can reduce dis
 tress and improve daily life. By recognizing the meaning behind behaviour 
 and responding gently\, families can create a safer\, more reassuring envi
 ronment for the person living with dementia.</p>\n<p>Emily Giasson is an E
 ducation Coordinator at the Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County. She holds 
 a Bachelor&rsquo\;s Degree in Health Sciences from Queen&rsquo\;s Universi
 ty and has a strong passion for spreading knowledge and awareness about de
 mentia. In her role\, she is committed to empowering individuals and commu
 nities through education and support.</p>\n<p></p>\n<p>We want to improve\
 , to serve you better. Please take a moment to complete our <a href="We%20
 want to improve\, to serve you better. Please take a moment to complete ou
 r Program Evaluation Form.">Program Evaluation Form.</a></p>\n<p></p>\n<p>
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