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Alberta dementia strategy and action plan : progress report

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The Alberta Dementia Strategy and Action Plan is a five-year plan that aims to improve the lives of Albertans living with dementia, as well as the families, friends and communities who support... More ≫

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The Alberta Dementia Strategy and Action Plan is a five-year plan that aims to improve the lives of Albertans living with dementia, as well as the families, friends and communities who support them. This progress report highlights implementation progress and achievements to date, showing how the needs identified within the Strategy are being addressed in line with the outlined actions, outcomes and enablers.

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Best practices in the management of behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia in residents of long-term care facilities in Alberta : a health technology reassessment

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By 2038, 100,000 Alberta residents are projected to be diagnosed with dementia. Approximately 71 per cent of the estimated 13,000 Albertans living in long-term care facilities have a dementia... More ≫

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By 2038, 100,000 Alberta residents are projected to be diagnosed with dementia. Approximately 71 per cent of the estimated 13,000 Albertans living in long-term care facilities have a dementia diagnosis. While the cognitive impairment of dementia is devastating, the accompanying symptoms, generally termed the behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia, are also quite challenging for patients, families and caregivers. The research objective of this study was to summarize the clinical and cost-effectiveness evidence for pharmacological and non-pharmacological alternatives to antipsychotics to support the development of a clinical practice guideline and provincial policy development for the best clinical practice alternatives to antipsychotics use for the management of behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia in long-term care facilities in Alberta.

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Alzheimer disease and other dementias : strategic directions in healthy aging and continuing care in Alberta

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The intent of this document is to provide information and advice to key stakeholders for the planning of continuing care services for this special population. This document will be made available... More ≫

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The intent of this document is to provide information and advice to key stakeholders for the planning of continuing care services for this special population. This document will be made available to the following individuals and organizations: • All government departments, in particular Alberta Health and Wellness, Alberta Seniors, Alberta Community Development, Alberta Learning and Alberta Infrastructure; • Health authorities, physicians and other health providers; and • Other agencies directly involved in the provision of dementia care services, community partners such as the Alzheimer Society of Alberta, housing providers and interested individuals from the public.

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