How You Can Take Action
We promote initiatives, research, advocacy, and learning opportunities that aim to improve the lives of people impacted by dementia in Calgary and area.
You can take action by sharing, participating in, or volunteering for any of the projects listed here. Do you have an initiative or project that should be included here? Let us know by emailing today.
Opportunities
Call for Participants: Driving with Dementia
Led by Dr. Sayeh Bayat at the University of Calgary, this study will gather real-world driving data from people with dementia. Participation has no implications for a person’s driving license.
Call for Participants: Driving with Dementia
Led by Dr. Sayeh Bayat at the University of Calgary, this study will gather real-world driving data from people with dementia. Participation has no implications for a person’s driving license.
Call for Participants: Assessing Impact of Adult Day Programs
Day program providers, people with dementia, and their caregivers can participate in this study.
Call for Participants: Assessing Impact of Adult Day Programs
Day program providers, people with dementia, and their caregivers can participate in this study.
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Indigenous Cognitive Health Webinar Series
Learn from two community-led research projects about culturally safe Indigenous brain health and aging research.
Indigenous Cognitive Health Webinar Series
Learn from two community-led research projects about culturally safe Indigenous brain health and aging research.
Stick it to Stigma - Defy Dementia Podcast
Hear from two people living with dementia about how they combat stigma and discrimination.
Stick it to Stigma - Defy Dementia Podcast
Hear from two people living with dementia about how they combat stigma and discrimination.
2SLGBTQI Identity and Dementia
Short webinars helping professionals and unpaid carers to better support and care for 2SLGBTQI people living with dementia.
2SLGBTQI Identity and Dementia
Short webinars helping professionals and unpaid carers to better support and care for 2SLGBTQI people living with dementia.
What is Caregiver Centred Care?
Introductory and advanced training for professional care providers on involving and supporting unpaid caregivers.
What is Caregiver Centred Care?
Introductory and advanced training for professional care providers on involving and supporting unpaid caregivers.
Research Study: Mobile App Support Tool
Provide user feedback on GuardIO, a mobile app that allows caregivers to monitor their person's mobility patterns and receive safety alerts.
Research Study: Mobile App Support Tool
Provide user feedback on GuardIO, a mobile app that allows caregivers to monitor their person's mobility patterns and receive safety alerts.