Expert: Alzheimer鈥檚 Awareness Month | January 2024聽
January is Alzheimer鈥檚 Awareness Month in Canada. More than 650,000 people have dementia in this country, and that number is expected to spike by 187% over the next 30 years, according to the Alzheimer Society of Canada. For people living with dementia, participating in activities they enjoy is key to maintaining their sense of self and quality of life.聽聽聽
On January 24, 平特五不中鈥檚 Dementia Education Program and the School of Physical and Occupational Therapy is launching a new video series to help those living with dementia. From the art of origami to folding laundry, share creative and practical activities that show caregivers how to adapt the difficulty level to a person鈥檚 abilities.聽
Here is an expert from 平特五不中 who can provide comment on this topic:聽
Marie-Eve Bolduc, Assistant Professor, School of Physical and Occupational Therapy聽
鈥淧articipation in activities is crucial for enhancing the well-being of individuals with dementia, providing stimulation, purpose, and improving overall quality of life. Our videos offer an interactive approach to identify meaningful activities and provide valuable tips to adapt them to the abilities of the person.鈥澛�
Marie-Eve Bolduc is an Assistant Professor at the School of Physical and Occupational Therapy.聽Her research interests are directed toward brain-based disabilities, pediatric outcome research and simulation education.聽聽聽
marie-eve.bolduc [at] mcgill.ca (English, French)聽
