No sharp objects, no open flames, no toxic chemicals, no fall risks, no small objects, no messy activities, no glassware or metal cutlery, no mirrors, no living with your spouse, no admittance to other floors in the community, and definitely no outdoor access. Oh, and no plants. “No…. plants??” “No. Residents living with dementia are […]
Category: Dementia Care
Caregiver’s support group finds common ground in shared experiences
“To care for those who once cared for us is one of the highest honours.” — Tia Walker, Author United Active Living has offered a support group since 2019 for family caregivers who care for individuals living in its two communities. The support group brings together spouses who live in the community, and families who […]
Five common dementia myths
There is a vast amount of information about dementia out there and it can be overwhelming for those in the early stages of research. At United Active Living, we recognize living with dementia is life changing, and that everyone experiences dementia differently. It should go without saying that people living with dementia deserve to have a […]
Cycling trip to Ontario to support Alzheimer awareness
Calgarian Julian Galley is planning to cycle from Calgary to Richmond Hill, Ontario – a distance of some 3,400 kilometres – to raise awareness and financial support for the Alzheimer Society of Canada. Julian’s mother Joan lives in United’s Fish Creek community and is part of the community’s unique United Minds service. “I got the […]
United’s Dementia Services Featured in New Film
United Active Living’s memory care service, United Minds, is the subject of a short documentary film available to view on United’s YouTube channel. The video profiles Fish Creek resident Con Irving, his wife Dorothy and their daughter Karen Leussink. As well, the program speaks with United Minds manager Amy McDonough and two dementia experts who […]
The Stars Aligned for Student in United’s Student-in-Residence Program
“My grandmother had dementia. Watching her go through that sparked my interest in psychology and aging,” said Jenny Hamilton, who is in the psychology honours program at St. Mary’s University. Jenny is United’s latest student-in-residence, a program that began in 2016 with a student from Mount Royal University living at United’s Garrison Green. It was so […]
