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Do you know the brain's surface regions?
Our brain surfaces into five regions, called "lobes"; the frontal lobe, two temporal lobes, the parietal lobe, and the occipital lobe. Each lobe has different jobs.

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Who works as an unpaid caregiver at home in Ontario?
Of unpaid caregivers, - 71 per cent were a child or child-in-law; - 33 per cent were spouses; - 19 per cent were another relative. (2013/14 Health Quality Ontario Measuring UpReport. ) https://www.hqontario.ca/Portals/0/documents/system-performance/reality-caring-report-en.pdf

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Are there free stroke recovery tools online?
Yes, the Following are some of those. 1. Viatherapy: You can download free. Here is the link: https://www.viatherapy.org/#gettheapp 2. GRASP: This is also free. It aims to improve and hand is the link: https://neurorehab.med.ubc.ca/grasp/grasp-manuals-and-resources/grasp-home-patient-book-2/ 3. FAME: It helps those who have standing and walking difficulties. Here is the link: http://fameexercise.com/....    read more...

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What is dementia ?
Dementia refers to loss of memory. It worsens with time. There are seveal types of dementias. The commonest type is called Alzheimer's disease".

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How much work the Canadian caregivers do?
One in four Canadians aged 15 and older have provided some form of care for people with a long-term health condition in 2018. About 40% reported giving 1-3 hours per week. And 21% reported giving 20 hours or more per week - of them 64% were women and 36% were men. The top three caregiving activities: 1. transportation (72% of all caregivers), 2. Helping with housework (55%), 3. Assisting with house maintenance (2018 General Social Survey)

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How do caregivers need to communicate with a person with dementia?
1. Use simple sentences: Speak slowly and clearly. 2. Be patient: Allow extra time for them to process and respond. 3. Avoid correcting them: Focus on understanding their feelings rather than factual accuracy. 4. Use visual aids: Show photos or objects to help convey your message. 5. Stay calm: Keep your tone positive and reassuring.

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What are the best activities for a person with dementia to boost memory and engagement?
1. Arts and crafts: Simple projects like painting or knitting. 2. Music therapy: Playing favourite songs to evoke memories and emotions. 3. Gardening: Planting flowers or herbs can be soothing. 4. Memory games: Matching cards or puzzles designed for dementia patients. 5. Daily routines: Folding laundry or setting the table offers familiarity and involvement.

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What are the early signs of dementia caregivers should look out for?
Early signs of dementia include: 1. Memory loss that disrupts daily life, such as forgetting recent conversations or events. 2. Difficulty performing familiar tasks, like cooking or managing finances. 3. Confusion about time or place, such as losing track of dates or getting lost in familiar areas. 4. Language problems, like finding the right words or following conversations. 5. Mood or personality changes, including increased irritability, anxiety, or depression.

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What legal and financial planning should caregivers consider for dementia patients?
Planning can relieve stress and ensure the patient's wishes are respected: 1. Power of Attorney: Assign someone to make legal and financial decisions. 2. Healthcare Proxy: Designate a decision-maker for medical treatments. 3. Living Will: Outline the patient’s preferences for end-of-life care. 4. Financial Plan: Organize assets, insurance policies, and benefit programs. 5. Long-Term Care Options: Research in-home care, assisted living, or memory care facilities

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